Hugh Jackman With Guinness World Record ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
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Hugh Jackman isn’t just Wolverine—he’s a Guinness World Record champ now. The Aussie legend locked in the title for the most extended gig as a live-action Marvel superhero. That’s 16 years and 228 days of slashing through the competition like an absolute boss.
In a surprise move on ITV’s This Morning, Craig Glenday, the big boss of record-breaking, handed Jackman his Guinness certificate. Hugh’s not flying solo on this one—he shares the title with his X-Men buddy, Sir Patrick Stewart, aka Professor X. These two kicked off their mutant journey in X-Men (2000) and wrapped it up in Logan (2017). That’s some severe superhero dedication.
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Let’s not forget Jackman didn’t just play Wolverine; he owned the role. Hugh turned this razor-sharp mutant into a cinematic icon from X-Men Origins: Wolverine to The Wolverine to the tear-jerking Logan. And Stewart? Right there with him, leading the X-Men with brainpower and British charm. Legends, both of them.
But here’s the twist: Hugh’s Guinness obsession started before Hollywood. When he was a kid, he and his brother dreamed of breaking records for quirky stuff like snatching coins off their elbows (seriously) or playing the longest badminton marathon. Spoiler alert—they didn’t make it.
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Fast forward to now, and Hugh finally got his Guinness moment. Glenday, who delivered the good news, said Jackman was stoked. And why wouldn’t he be? Growing up as a fan of the Guinness World Records book, this recognition was a full-circle moment for him.
As for the vibes on This Morning, they were electric. Glenday called Hugh “down-to-earth” but admitted the guy has undeniable star power. “When he entered the room, the air changed,” he said. Oh, and host Alison Hammond is losing her mind and bear-hugging Hugh? Yeah, that’s how you know you’re in the presence of greatness.
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Jackman’s name is now locked in the Guinness World Records 2020 edition. Forget coins and badminton—this Wolverine streak was the ultimate win. Hugh Jackman: actor, record-breaker, and the clawed king of Marvel. Respect.
