Mr. Blasberg's Questionnaire: Hugh Jackman

Who do you think is the most stylish woman in the world? My wife, Deborra-Lee Furness.

And the most stylish man?  Tom Ford.

If there’s one person’s closet you would like to raid, who’s would it be and what would you take? Tom Ford. His dark suit and white shirt: classic and simple, but when he is in it, it leaps out.

Do you have a biggest fashion regret? The ¾ pants some shop owner convinced me to wear to my first film premiere. It looked good on the model, but I couldn’t pull off the Turkish designers look. I got a few laughs, though!

Is there anything that you’ve always wanted to wear, but have had never had the courage or opportunity? Nope.

When a friend is dressed terribly and asks how they look, do you tell the truth? Hmmm. There are maybe 4 people on the planet I would be completely honest with.

Is there a fashion era that you wish would comeback? The 50’s. I did a production of Sunset Boulevard and loved all the fashion for that.

Do you have a favorite Mr. Valentino moment? Meeting him the first time. He was so open, passionate and direct. I love unbridled creativity and he oozes it.

Have you taken a tour of the Valentino Garavani Virtual Museum? What did you think? I have. It is stylish, surprising and definitive.

What is your favorite ensemble in the museum? I love the sea of Valentino Red dresses. That is something you can’t see anywhere else.

To tan or not to tan: That is the question? As an Aussie, I am now against it for my kids. But to be honest I still indulge. The feeling of lying on a beach and the sun drying the seawater is one of my favorite things.

What is your favorite color? The color of the ocean. I am a complete water baby.

What is your favorite scent? The smell of baked bread.

Newspapers, magazines or blogs? All three.

What is the greatest piece of fashion advice that you’ve ever received, and from whom did you receive it? From the author Herbert Ypma: If you haven’t worn it for an entire season, get rid of it.

Who would you like to play you in a film about your life? Ha! I can’t believe I am talking myself out of a job! But probably Ryan Reynolds. I would be a hell of a lot funnier in the film than in real life. But no offense to Ryan: I wouldn’t be seeing it.
 
If you were not doing what you are doing professionally now, what do you think you would be doing? I would host a TV show.

What do you love to do? Eat. Eat. Eat.

What do you hate to do? Photo shoots.

If you could change one thing about your appearance, what would it be? My head. It looks too small on my shoulders.

Where and when are you happiest? Always with my family. I come from a large family so wherever they are. But if it can be in Byron Bay in Australia or on the ski slopes – that takes it to another level.

What would you say is your most marked characteristic? Versatility.

What would those who know you well say is your most marked characteristic? I’m bad at saying no.

What would you say is your largest character flaw? The above.

What has been your greatest accomplishment to date? My family. My marriage and my kids.

Where are you most inspired? I am a meditator and have been for 20 years. After meditation is when ideas flow for me. Or when I travel.

If you could go back in time and speak to your teenage self, what would you tell him or her? Your legs won’t always be skinny, don’t worry about it.

Do you believe in love at first sight, and if so, have you experienced it? Yes, I have, but not since I was a teenager. Maybe as adults we lose that ability to give ourselves completely on first meeting.

It has been said that when we die we can’t take anything with us; but if you could take just one thing, what would it be? My family.

And more importantly, when you die, what would you like to be wearing? I’d like to die peacefully while skinny dipping or in my sleep. Since I wear clothes to neither places, I may be meeting St. Peter in my birthday suit.