Softer side

<b>Softer side</b><br>
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In 2001, Jackman was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance in the Meg Ryan romantic comedy Kate & Leopold.<br>
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Although it may seem like a leap to go from comic-book fare to rom-com period piece, Jackman enjoys the variety. As he told about.com, I want to do a bit of everything. I want to open up as many doors as I can, basically. I feel like Im in a good position now. I feel like I'm probably in a good a position as anyone to audition and get movies made. I'm not saying I'm Brad Pitt or Leonardo DiCaprio, but I think I'm fairly blessed.

John Baer /

Softer side

In 2001, Jackman was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance in the Meg Ryan romantic comedy Kate & Leopold.

Although it may seem like a leap to go from comic-book fare to rom-com period piece, Jackman enjoys the variety. As he told about.com, I want to do a bit of everything. I want to open up as many doors as I can, basically. I feel like Im in a good position now. I feel like I'm probably in a good a position as anyone to audition and get movies made. I'm not saying I'm Brad Pitt or Leonardo DiCaprio, but I think I'm fairly blessed.

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