Hugh Jackman couldn’t hide his joy Thursday when he was reunited with his good friend Gina Chick Sydney‘s Bondi Beach.
The Wolverine star, 56, shared a fun day out with Alone Australia winner Gina, 52, and hugged her during their cheerful encounter.
The pair’s friendship dates back to the late 80s, when they were both studying at the University of Technology Sydney.
Hugh cut a casual figure during the outing in a fitted blue shirt and black shorts, which he teamed with a matching baseball cap.
Hugh, who lives in New York but is back Down Under Christmascompleted his look with sleek aviator sunglasses and beamed from ear to ear as he shared a big hug with Gina.
Meanwhile, Gina wore a washed-out oversized dress which she paired with a breezy white scarf draped over her shoulders.
Hugh Jackman couldn’t hide his joy on Thursday as he reunited with his good friend Gina Chick at Bondi Beach in Sydney
The Wolverine star seemed to be in good spirits during the day out
The pair’s friendship dates back to the late 1980s, when they were both studying at the University of Technology Sydney
She dressed up with a colorful tote bag decorated with bold patterns.
Gina walked barefoot in a real free-spirited way, embracing the relaxed Bondi atmosphere.
The two seemed ecstatic to see each other, as Hugh pulled Gina in for a warm hug.
Their joy was evident as they strolled through the picturesque streets of Bondi, laughing and chatting under the sun like the good friends they were.
Hugh’s girlfriend, the Broadway star, Sutton Foster, stayed in the United States over Christmas.
She was spotted at a Pilates class in Los Angeles while Hugh caught up with his friends and family in Australia.
Broadway icon Sutton, 49, who filed for divorce from husband Ted Griffin in October, cut a nonchalant figure this week as she flashed her ring-free hand as she left class.
Jackman exuded rugged charm in a casual outfit as he joyfully greeted his good friend
Hugh completed the look with aviator sunglasses and a slightly scruffy five o’clock shadow, adding to his laid-back appeal
Meanwhile, Gina opted for a chic bohemian vibe, wearing a vibrant oversized dress with artful rips and a breezy white scarf draped over her shoulders.
She dressed up with a colorful tote bag decorated with bold patterns
Gina walked barefoot in a real free-spirited way, embracing the relaxed Bondi atmosphere
She cut an athletic figure in a white T-shirt, cream jacket and plum sweatpants.
Sutton confirmed her engagement to Griffin in 2013 and the couple said “I do” at a private ceremony in Santa Barbara, California, in October 2014, before going their separate ways earlier this year.
Sutton shares daughter Emily, seven, with her screenwriter ex-husband, 53. The couple adopted her in 2017.
Meanwhile, Wolverine star Hugh is currently in Australia with his two children Oscar, 24, and Ava, 19 – who he shares with his ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness.
It is unknown if Deb will join Hugh and her family Down Under for the Christmas holidays, or if she will remain in the United States.
Hugh was reportedly planning to introduce his rumored new partner Sutton to his and Deb’s children Oscar and Ava over the holidays.
However, Deb is said to be ‘not keen on the idea’, with a source claiming she didn’t want a ‘mixed’ family Christmas.
“It’s a delicate balancing act and he feels like if anyone is spending less time with the kids this year, it’s him,” she added.
The two seemed ecstatic to see each other, as Hugh pulled Gina in for a warm hug
Their joy was contagious as they strolled the picturesque streets of Bondi, laughing and chatting under the sun
The close friends were seen sharing a hug during their outing as they caught up after months apart
Their lively outing was a testament to the strength of their enduring friendship
Hugh’s girlfriend Sutton Foster (pictured), the Broadway star, did not join him on the outing but was recently spotted at a Pilates class in Los Angeles
In September 2023, Hugh shocked fans when he filed for divorce from Deb after nearly three decades of marriage.
“We are blessed to have had a beautiful, loving marriage together as husband and wife for nearly three decades,” the couple said in a joint statement at the time.
“Our journey is now changing and we have decided to part ways to pursue our individual growth.”
Months later, rumors began swirling that Hugh and Broadway star Sutton, 49, had done just that has become a close bond, with insiders telling PageSix that they are now ‘in love’.
“They are 100 percent together, in love and want to spend the rest of their lives together,” an insider told the publication.
‘They’re still together. They do everything they can to hide it, but it is common knowledge.’
Another insider claimed that Hugh and Sutton are determined to make their relationship work and are keeping things low key at the moment.