Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson surprise patrons with impromptu performance at Aussie pub in NYC
Hugh Jackman sang three Neil Diamond hits at the pub. (Instagram: @thehughjackman)
Hollywood actors Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson have surprised pub goers at the Australian bar Old Mates Pub in New York City with an impromptu live performance.
The co-stars, who play members of a Neil Diamond tribute band in the upcoming movie Song Sung Blue, sung three hits including crowd-pleaser Sweet Caroline, Forever in Blue Jeans and Crunchy Granola Suite.
During Sweet Caroline, Jackman made his way through the crowd to climb on top of the bar counter, asking everyone to "raise the roof" and "make some noise".
At one point, he even took someone's phone to film the performance.
The song is about Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of President John F. Kennedy who was the ambassador to Australia from 2002 to 2024.
Jackman was also given the honour of ringing the Bells Beach Rip Curl Pro trophy donated to the venue by Mick Fanning.
Earlier in the night, Jackman and Hudson accepted the inaugural Gotham Musical Tribute award for their roles as Mike and Claire Sardina, the husband and wife musical duo who formed the Neil Diamond tribute band Lightning & Thunder.
Hudson and Jackman surprised pub goers with their impromptu performance. (Instagram: @oldmatespub)
The pub has become a regular spot for Aussie celebrity sightings since comedians and TV hosts Hamish Blake and Andy Lee opened it earlier this year.