Hugh Jackman is celebrating a big birthday today!

Hugh Jackman, Hollywood hero of our times, turned 50 on Oct. 12. What better reason to run through some of the reasons we love him most?

For starters, he’s a devoted family man: Jackman has been married to fellow Aussie Deborra-Lee Furness since 1996. They have two kids, Oscar and Ava. He made hearts melt with this Instagram post on their last anniversary: “I believe in life we need to see and truly be seen by the most important people in our lives,” Jackman wrote. “Deb, from day one, we had that. 22 years later … it only gets deeper. You and the kids are the greatest gift I will ever receive, I love you a gazillion times around the world.”

He’s also a dog dad to two adorable pooches, Dali and Allegra. We can’t decide who’s cuter, Jackman or his pups.

The bromance between Jackman and another one of our faves, Zac Efron, is strong. The pair made magic in The Greatest Showman and continued their friendship even after the cameras stopped rolling. Can we be invited to your next hangout?!

Coffee is king — and it helps him give back. Jackman is such a big fan with such a big heart that he co-founded Laughing Man Coffee, donating 100 percent of his profits to the Laughing Man Foundation, which supports coffee farming communities and programs that ensure fair wages, and clear the way to sustainable health, growth and success for coffee farmers and their families.

And of course, Jackman is jacked. To get in shape for his Wolverine films, he adopted a strict workout routine and diet — and all that work sure paid off! But don’t go thinking he’s into self-deprivation. Despite a crazy restrictive meal plan, Jackman can’t resist some good grub when it comes his way (and we can’t blame him!).

Adding to his charm, he doesn’t take himself too seriously. His choices of roles prove he’s got some serious acting chops, but also that he likes to let loose and pick parts that are fun.

Having undergone treatment for skin cancer six times, Jackman has been open about his battle over the years, spreading an important message to his millions of fans about the importance of wearing sunscreen.

For all these reasons (and so many more) Hugh Jackman will always be a superstar in our book!

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