‘At the end of the day he’s an Aussie at heart’: Hugh Jackman is ‘planning on moving back to Australia with his family after years of living abroad in New York City’
Hugh Jackman is considering a move back home to Australia, according to a report in New Idea magazine on Monday.
The 51-year-old actor is considering making a permanent move to his $6million home in Sydney’s Bondi, after years of living abroad with his family in New York City.
‘Hugh has privately considered a move back for years, but he never followed through with it because he has such a good life in the States,’ a source told New Idea.
Home sweet home: Hugh Jackman is considering a move back home to Australia, according to a report in New Idea magazine on Monday
‘Besides his career, there’s a solid support network and he and [wife] Deb are now die-hard New Yorkers. They love the spirit of the Big Apple, plus the pace and excitement of being in a city that never sleeps.’
But the multi-talented star reportedly misses having the beach at his backdoor and covets the laid-back lifestyle in Australia.
He also wants to be closer to his extended family, and is now ready to return to Australia for good with his wife of 24 years, Deborra-Lee Furness, and their two children, Oscar, 19, and Ava, 14.
Life’s a beach: The multi-talented star reportedly misses having the beach at his backdoor and covets the laid-back lifestyle in Australia
The source said the respected actor also believes moving back home would give him an opportunity to boost Australia’s film industry.
‘He was hugely impressed with how Chris Hemsworth managed to bring the Thor production to the country,’ added the source.
‘At the end of the day he’s an Aussie at heart. It’s a no-brainer that he and Deb want to come home.’
Moving on: The 51-year-old actor is considering making a permanent move to his $6million home in Sydney’s Bondi, after years of living abroad with his family in New York City
Despite basing himself in the United States, Hugh is still a favourite in his home country, and was even awarded the Order of Australia in September last year.
He was recognised for his contributions to the performing arts and work advocating the end of poverty, and admitted it was an emotional moment.
‘I am an immensely proud Australian, and am so grateful for the opportunities I have received by being raised there,’ he said in a statement at the time, as reported by The Sydney Morning Herald.
Recognition: Despite basing himself in the United States, Hugh is still a favourite in his home country, and was even awarded the Order of Australia in September last year