Hugh Jackman adorably FaceTimes his wife Deborra-Lee Furness during his walkout on Live With Kelly And Ryan
Hugh Jackson may, in fact, be 'The Greatest Showman'.
The 50-year old has always had a flare for drama, fun and the unexpected, even when it comes to his wife, Deborra-Lee Furness.
And on Monday, he was back at it once again when he facetimed Furness, while walking out for an appearance on Live With Kelly and Ryan.
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The Greatest Showman: Hugh Jackman facetimed his wife Deborra-Lee Furness during his walkout on Live With Kelly And Ryan on Monday
With his trademark smile beaming across his face, Jackman high-fived audience members as he held up his phone so his wife could take in all the action and excitement in real time.
Then, after he greeted hosts Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest, Ripa asked, 'Is that Deb? Wait is that Deb? Oh my gosh.'
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With his face turned towards the audience, the Australian star said, 'Deb rang me while I was backstage and she said to say hi to Kelly, and I said you say hi to Kelly.'
After Searcrest chimed in with a quick 'hi', Ripa took hold of the phone and told Furness, 'Hi, I miss you. You look great.'
Working it: The X-Men actor held up his phone to show his wife all the action
Fan friendly: Jackman proceeded to high-five audience members to the delight of fans
Shining star: The Australian star flashed his trademark smile as he greeted audience members
With the phone screen in full view of the camera, Furness was heard saying, '[This is me] without makeup.'
'You look gorgeous without makeup. Some people don't need it,' Ripa assured the Australian actress.
The subject quickly turned to Seacrest and his cleanly shaven face.
'I said Deb, what do you think of Ryan, no stubble or clean-shaven? And she said, say it, Deb…'
As Seacrest leaned in to hear the answer, Furness replied, 'I'm going with the stubble, I like my guys with stubble.'
'She knows how to pick them, so alright,' the American Idol host said.
Jackman is in New York promoting his latest movie, Missing Link.
Spontaneous: With his face turned towards the audience, the Australian star said, 'Deb rang me while I was backstage and she said to say hi to Kelly, and I said you say hi to Kelly'
Old mates: Ripa took hold of the phone and told Furness, 'Hi, I miss you. You look great'
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Real time: With the phone screen in full view of the camera, Furness was heard saying, '[This is me] without makeup,' which Ripa assured her, 'You look gorgeous without makeup'
The couple, who met on the set of the Australian television show Correlli, will be celebrating their 23rd wedding anniversary on April 11.
In a true testament of love, Jackman personally designed the engagement ring for Furness, which bore the Sanskrit inscription 'Om paramar mainamar'. It translates to 'we dedicate our union to a greater source.'
The couple have two adopted children two children: son Oscar, 18, and daughter Ava, 13.
The big push: Jackman is in New York promoting his latest movie, Missing Link
Going strong: Jackman, 50, and Furness, 63, celebrate their 23rd wedding anniversary April 11; they are pictured in New York City in January 2019
