Hugh Jackman toasts to his good health with double martinis after skin cancer scare

Hugh Jackman has toasted to his good health with not one but two martinis, days after announcing he was skin cancer-free following two biopsies.  

The Australian actor, 54, took to Instagram on Easter Sunday to document his celebrations, sharing a video of himself jovially sipping a martini at a restaurant. 

As he lifted the glass to his mouth, the Wolverine star said ‘number two down’ and held up two fingers with a broad smile. 

Hugh, who is on a strict diet while shaping up to portray Wolverine in Deadpool 3, simply captioned the post: ‘A rare occasion’.

It comes days after Hugh shared a positive update on his recent skin cancer scare.

The Hollywood star revealed on Tuesday he had undergone two biopsies after his doctor noticed ‘little things’ that could potentially be Basal Cell Carcinoma – the most common form of skin cancer.

The Wolverine star confirmed in an Instagram Story that thee biopsies had returned with a negative result.

‘My biopsies came back negative!!! Thank you ALL for the love. I feel it!’ he enthused. 

Hugh Jackman, 54, (pictured) has toasted to his good health with not one but two martinis, days after announcing he was skin cancer-free following two biopsies 

The Golden Globe winner also thanked fans and media for spreading awareness.

He reminded fans to be sun safe and ‘wear sunscreen with a high SPF’ regardless of the season.

Hugh had earlier in the week shared a video of himself with a bandage over his nose, presumably where the biopsies were taken.  

On Thursday, Hugh was relieved to announce that the biopsies had returned with a negative result

Hugh had earlier in the week shared a video of himself with a bandage over his nose, presumably where the biopsies were taken 

In 2017, The Greatest Showman star had six skin cancers removed from his face within a two-year period. In 2021, he had an inconclusive result following a biopsy on his face, revealing the worst it could be was BCC.

He told ABC News in 2015 that his childhood ‘was all outdoors’ and that protective ointments such as sunscreen were not a priority in his family.

‘I don’t think my dad or mum ever bought it or made us put it on,’ he said. 

‘The thing I remember most, the rule about being outdoors was you weren’t allowed to swim within half an hour of eating… and it’s not true.’

Hugh told ABC News in 2015 that his childhood ‘was all outdoors’ and that protective ointments such as sunscreen were not a priority in his family