Hugh Jackman Does Parade Magazine

Hugh Jackman, unlike other, equally bankable male actors, is extremely down to Earth, as his latest interview with Parade magazine shows. The star of “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” which drops on May 1, brings his “animal magnetism” to the pages of the mag in a new photo spread – along with a good insight into his personal life and what makes him such an enviable family man.

From the very start, Jackman makes clear in his interview that he is a religious man of sorts. However, while not being a regular churchgoer, he does not exclude other beliefs, because religion can come in many forms, which makes all beliefs universally true, the star says. He is not alone in believing this, since his father too thinks the same, save from some divergences as to the church-going part, which has prompted fans to conclude that certain good character traits do run in the family.

“[My father] takes his religion very seriously and would prefer I go to church. We’ve had discussions about our separate beliefs. I just find the evangelical church too, well, restrictive. But the School of Practical Philosophy is nonconfrontational. We believe there are many forms of Scripture. What is true is true and will never change, whether it’s in the Bible or in Shakespeare. It’s about oneness. Its basic philosophy is that if the Buddha and Krishna and Jesus were all at a dinner table together, they wouldn’t be arguing. There is an essential truth. And we are limitless.” Jackman explains.

When asked whether he would ever consider adopting another child, to the two he already has with his wife of 13 years, the actor revealed that it was not anywhere in the foreseeable future. His schedule is too hectic at the moment, he says, and he could simply not face the challenge of raising another child. Nevertheless, for him and his wife, family is the first priority so, right now, they are focusing on making sure that all the traveling is not getting in the way of them having a perfect life.

Another interesting comment that Jackman makes concerns the rumors about his orientation and how he only married Deborra-Lee Furness as a cover for his true preference. “I’d be happy to go and deny it, because I’m not. But by denying it, I’m saying there is something shameful about it, and there isn’t anything shameful. [In America] it’s a big hang-up and defines what people think about themselves and others. It’s not a big issue in Australia.” Jackman says.