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I'm quite an independent person, and I had to be. As a boy and growing into a young man I had to look out for myself. And now I'm very family-oriented. It's a big priority in my life.
Hugh Jackman
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Hugh Jackman
Age: 53
Born: 1970
Born: October 12
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