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Hugh Jackman revealed that he got to perform karaoke with iconic musician Neil Diamond ahead of the release of his and Kate Hudson’s new film Song Sung Blue
In the film, the pair play Lightning & Thunder band members Claire Sardina and Mike Sardina, who started a tribute act in dedication to Diamond’s music in 1987
Hudson, who also shared photos chatting with Diamond on a porch, and Jackman thanked the musician for supporting their new film
Hugh Jackman isn’t afraid to pitch in to sing with Neil Diamond.
Jackman, 57, stars in the upcoming film Song Sung Blue alongside Kate Hudson, 46, about a tribute band formed in honor of the “Sweet Caroline” singer, 84. Ahead of the movie’s December release, both Jackman and Hudson got to spend some time with the legendary musician.
In an Instagram post the Deadpool & Wolverine actor shared on Tuesday, Oct. 28, the actor and Diamond could be seen singing a tune together while holding up matching microphones.
“What a day!! @neildiamond & @malibubirds thank you for an extraordinary visit,” Jackman captioned the photo. “It was one that I could never have dreamt could or would come true!”
“So special to spend time, to share, laugh and to sing karaoke! We are eternally grateful for your trust and support of @songsungbluefilm!,” he added.
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Neil Diamond and Hugh Jackman
Hudson also shared a set of photos to Instagram hanging out with Diamond on a house porch.
“Just sitting on the porch with @neildiamond sharing all kinds of stories ✨,” she captioned the photos. “Sweet Neil, we love you! Thank you for sharing your music with us and for supporting our film @songsungbluefilm 💙❤️🤍.”
In Song Sung Blue, Hudson and Jackman star as Lightning & Thunder band members Claire Sardina and Mike Sardina, respectively, who started the tribute act in dedication of Diamond’s music in 1987.
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Kate Hudson and Neil Diamond
Hudson opened up about her role as Claire during the film’s AFI Fest premiere on Sunday, Oct. 26.
“Everything that I’ve studied throughout my life or my career, I get to do in one film,” she said while speaking to outlets including PEOPLE. “And that doesn’t happen very often.”
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Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson in Song Sung Blue
The Running Point actress added that she “really connected with Claire” — who she described as having a “love for life” — and hoped the real-life woman behind the biopic is “happy” with her depiction.
“Even in the darkest moments, when you get to know her, she just powers through with this light and joy,” she said. “There’s something about that energy that I just tapped into a little bit.”
Song Sung Blue releases in theaters on Dec. 25.
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