Jackman rehearsing, not naked or drunk
Hugh Jackman intends to start the morning with adult beverages and continue swilling and losing his inhibitions right on up to show time of the "81st Annual Academy Awards," logging his first (and maybe last) hosting gig "drunk and naked."
Well, that's what he said. But he jests.
Is somebody getting punchy? Too many late night rehearsals? Or is it just his own brand of Aussie Oscar humor? It is funny. Read the full CNN interview here.
Watch the video, though, to see a slightly more reverent Jackman going through some steps for Sunday's live three-plus-hour telecast. (Is this an ABC-created promo?) He compares this gig to being a 100-meter sprinter at the Olympics and says he's taken professional tumbles before, "but if I fall on my ass this time everyone's going to remind me about it for the rest of my life."
True dat.
He's determined not to be the guy who's standing on stage saying, "Uma, Oprah. Oprah, Uma." And he wants to enjoy himself. Let's hope we can all have some fun.
Mmmmm, chocolate Oscar. Not every star will walk away from the 81st annual Academy Awards with a trophy, but if they hit the high-profile Governor's Ball they can have pastry chef Sherry Yard's gold-dusted candy version. Also on the menu from celeb chef Wolfgang Puck is tuna tartare in sesame miso cones, chopped Chino Farms vegetable salad with ginger soy vinaigrette, Maine lobster and caviar. Serve it up! (Getty Images)
He is too gray when not naked of drunk.
Posted by: celebrities exposed | December 01, 2009 at 01:56 PM