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The Australian: Hugh Jackman wins EmmyFrom correspondents in Los Angeles September 19, 2005
AUSTRALIAN actor Hugh Jackman has briefly swapped his role as an Emmy host for Emmy winner at this year's star-studded awards in Los Angeles.Jackman picked up the Emmy for best individual performance in a variety or music program for his work as host of last year's Tony Awards.
Jackman is a host at this year's Emmys, US television's night of nights, at the Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium.
"Thank you, I didn't expect it," the Australian told the crowd as he received his Emmy.
He also thanked his actress wife Deborra-Lee Furness for her enduring support of his career.
"I love you, I couldn't do it without you," he said to his wife.
"The Tony Awards are a magic night there are so many people that are involved."
Jackman wowed those who tuned in to last year's Tony Awards, which recognise top performances in American theatre.
He picked up a Tony that year for his portrayal as Peter Allen in The Boy from Oz.
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Hugh Jackman was honored as best individual performance in a variety or music program for his work as host of the 58th annual Tony Awards.
Holland Taylor, left, sits with Hugh Jackman at the Governor's Ball after the 57th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2005, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
2005-09-18 Variety.com - Surprises, secrets backstage
Hugh Jackman, who scooped up his first Emmy for hosting the 2004 Tony Awards, says he won because
"basically, I'll make an ass of myself anywhere."Thesp shook his rear on stage -- and coaxed Sarah Jessica Parker to do the same -- in a leopard print shirt and gold pants during last year's kudocast.
As for golden guy, Jackman said the trophy will go in storage until he buys a home. What would his five-year-old son do?
"Probably look at it for an hour then paint it or throw it in the pool."2005-09-18 Variety.com - Some real underdogs persevere and prevailLikewise, Emmy's love for movie stars made
Hugh Jackman's win over
Jon Stewart and other TV faves in the variety performance category less than a shock. But it makes it all the more likely Jackman will be asked back to host the Tonys for a third time, despite lackluster numbers for the kudocast.
2005-09-18 Variety.com - Alphabet's 'Lost' weekendIn one of the more peculiarly structured categories,
Hugh Jackman earned an Emmy for hosting the Tony Awards, in a field that included Jay Leno and
Jon Stewart for their regular late-night series.
And the winners are...
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE IN A VARIETY OR MUSIC PROGRAM
Hugh Jackman, "58th Annual Tony Awards (2004)" CBS
