Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson made history at the 2025 Gotham Awards, and Jackman couldn’t resist taking a friendly jab at his old friend Ryan Reynolds in the process.
The pair received the first musical tribute to Gotham on Monday, December 1 for their work on the upcoming musical film. blue sung song.
The ceremony took place at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City, where the duo took the stage before Neil Diamond. sweet caroline. Hudson even sang the iconic “That’s good!” as he began his speech.
Hudson reflected on working alongside Jackman and director Craig Brewer, saying that acting with both of them was “one of the great joys of my career.”
He also shared how deeply music has shaped his life, noting, “I don’t know where I would be without it.”
Jackman accepted his share of the honor with a playful gesture toward Reynolds, joking that the award was “something that would make Ryan Reynolds incredibly jealous.”
The two actors have maintained a light-hearted rivalry for years, and Jackman didn’t miss the moment to add one more punch.
He continued highlighting what he does blue sung song meaningful to him, praising its message of “real people, real lives, real struggles, real love.”
He also made a bold prediction about his co-star’s performance, saying that Hudson “is not only one of the biggest stars in our business, but she’s an accomplished actress,” and even predicted that she will “win the Oscar” for the role.
blue sung song is written and directed by Brewer and hits theaters on Christmas Day.
The film also stars Michael Imperioli, Ella Anderson, King Princess, Mustafa Shakir, Hudson Hensley, Fisher Stevens and Jim Belushi.
Gotham Film & Media Institute executive director Jeffrey Sharp previously praised the two leads, saying their performances in the film are “at once powerful, intimate and deeply human.”
