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Qhen we say an entrance in grand style. As a seasoned actress which she is, Nicole Kidman knows how to surprise the audience. In this case, the Australian star did it for a good cause, leaving the spectators of the musical speechless The Music Man, which has been smashing box offices on Broadway in New York for some time and which will remain on stage until mid-January. But stunned even its main protagonist, friend and colleague Hugh Jackman. How? With a staggering offer to grab his stage hat.
The charity auction on Broadway
Indeed, during the show, it was held a charity auction to raise funds for “Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids”, a charity that helps people with HIV. Kidman then suddenly appeared in the audience, offering a whopping $100,000 for the hat worn in the musical by Jackman and signed by the actor himself. A real shock to the viewerswho immediately turned around and, upon seeing the actress, started yelling with excitement.
“I just want to be clear, it’s not about Australian dollars», joked a surprised and enthusiastic Hugh Jackman. At that point, Nicole Kidman made her way to the stage at the Winter Garden Theatre, he hugged his friend and he spoke for a few moments: «I love you. I love Broadway and I love what “Broadway Cares” does, but I also want to say that this show is extraordinary».
Jackman’s thank you to Nicole Kidman
The protagonist of the musical responded by thanking Kidman: «I have known Nicole for almost 30 years. I worked with her. I can tell you that this is no surprise to me. She is one of the most generous souls I know» said Jackman on stage. “You’re a beautiful person. I love you. Thank you for your generosity.” Despite sharing Australian origins and being lifelong friends, the two Hollywood stars they only worked together on a couple of occasions: in 2008 they starred in the film Australia by Buz Luhrmann and lent their voices to the parents of the penguin protagonist of both animated films Happy Feet by George Miller.
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