The two met when Jackman auditioned for “X-Men.”
Hugh Jackmanremembered a friend who was there from the start on Thursday.
When it was over, Feige, an assistant producer, gave Jackman a ride to the airport.
Kevin Feige accepts a gift card from Hugh Jackman.variety/youtube
He just insists, says I want to give you a steak," Jackman recalled.
“So we go in to this steakhouse and, you know, I’m an actor.
It’s free steak.
Kevin Feige was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Charley Gallay/Getty
Jackman said he remembered thinking to himself,This is a class act.
Eventually, despite his pessimism, Jackman landed the role.
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He became friends with Feige, who he found “kind” and “trustworthy.”
“I just figured this guy is never gonna make it in showbiz,” Jackman joked.
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