Emmy Awards 2020: Bad Education star Hugh Jackman woke up daughter after nominations

Hugh Jackman couldn’t contain his pride on Tuesday as he celebrated his 2020 Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for Bad Education.

The Australian actor, 51, told The Hollywood Reporter that his delighted celebrations ‘woke up his daughter’ Ava, 15, at their East Hampton home in New York when he found out he’d been nominated for his role as Frank Tassone in the crime drama.

‘I’m feeling very blessed and humbled. I’m grateful to be part of a film that you love doing that people seem to respond to and then you get a nomination. It’s just all icing on the cake. It meant a lot!’ he said. 

Following the announcement of the Emmy nominations, Hugh said in a statement: ‘I’m humbled by the nominations for both me and the film and excited to be named with such a talented group of actors.’

The X-Men star added: ‘My immense appreciation goes out to all those who believed in Bad Education – especially the hardworking team at HBO.’

Hugh continued his celebrations on social media, where he shared a clip of Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds congratulating him on the Emmy nomination.

‘Buddy! Congratulations! You just got an Emmy nomination, that’s crazy. That’s crazy, not that you don’t deserve it… well,’ Ryan, 43, joked in the clip. 

‘Careful… you’re looking a bit green,’ Hugh responded on Twitter, referencing the actors’ tongue-in-cheek feud, which has been going on for years.

Hugh added: ‘Thank you @TelevisionAcad for making this moment possible! #EmmyNominations #BadEducation.’

This is Hugh’s fifth Emmy Award nomination.

The talented actor stars alongside Ray Romano and Allison Janey on Bad Education, which is directed by Cory Finley.  

The 72nd Emmy Awards will take place on September 20 in Los Angeles.