In a digital age often defined by high-production stunts, a quiet, 31-second video shared by Hugh Jackman has reminded the world of the power of a simple “thank you.”
The clip, which has quickly gone viral, captures the Song Sung Blue star in a moment of raw, unscripted emotion as he unboxes a surprise package from music legend Neil Diamond.
As Jackman slowly unzips a black guitar case, the usual charismatic showman is nowhere to be found. Instead, he is visibly shaken, offering only a whispered, “Oh… my…” as he realises what he is holding.
The gift – a personal acoustic guitar from Diamond’s own collection – serves as a poignant “stamp of approval” for Jackman’s recent portrayal of a Diamond tribute singer. The video shows Jackman carefully lifting the guitar, his jaw literally dropping as he spots the personal inscription on the body, “Hugh, Keep rocking! Your friend, Neil Diamond”.
The actor’s reaction is one of pure humility. After a soft “Thank you, Neil,” Jackman pulls the guitar to his chest, closing his eyes and wrapping his arms around it in a tight embrace. It’s a gesture of reverence that hasn’t been lost on his millions of followers.
The comments section of the post has become a space for fans to celebrate the rare bond between the 57-year-old actor and the 84-year-old Sweet Caroline singer.
“Aww Hugh this is so sweet. You deserve this. Your reaction is everything,” one fan remarked, noting the actor’s refreshing vulnerability.
“How awesome is this!! This is a beautiful “endorsement ” by Neil Diamond himself. I gather he enjoyed the film…lol…❤️,” another fan quipped.
“Such a wonderful gift and proof of how he feels about your film! 👏👏❤️,” a third added.
The post also included a rare, recent photo of Diamond himself holding the guitar before it was sent – a sight that brought many fans to tears given the singer’s quiet retirement from the public eye.
For Jackman, who has spent the last year immersed in Diamond’s discography, the message is clear: the role of a lifetime has turned into the friendship of a lifetime.
As he wrote in his caption, “One of the most awesome gifts I’ve ever received and will cherish forever. Thank you @neildiamond.”
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