Matt Damon once found himself in a comically intimate encounter with X-Men alum Hugh Jackman, and to add to the awkwardness, this incident took place in the presence of an esteemed, legendary journalist. Jackman’s Broadway debut in the biographical musical The Boy from Oz brought forth unforgettable experiences for the Tony award-winning sensation.
Hollywood talent Hugh Jackman
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Talking to Variety, the actor recalled having the most fun while playing Peter Allen, the title role of the famed jukebox musical. The Logan star would spontaneously ad-lib certain moments during the second act of the show by inviting members of the audience on stage and making fun of them. The improvisational wit of Jackman led Oppenheimer actor Matt Damon and veteran broadcaster Barbara Walters to get involved in an incredibly rib-tickling situation! 
Let’s just say the two were blessed enough to witness a lap dance from The Greatest Showman talent.
Oppenheimer Star Matt Damon Received A Lap Dance From Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman recounts hilarious Matt Damon anecdote
Matt Damon, who has a reported net worth of $170 million, had to live through one of the most hilarious incidents during Hugh Jackman‘s The Boy from Oz theatre production. In a conversation with Variety, Jackman recalled the amusing tale in which he invited Walters and Damon on stage for the improvised portion of the show. Here, he demonstrated a skill of his that was nothing short of exceptional.
Following is how the Van Helsing star reflected on the incident:
“The most fun I ever had was playing Peter Allen. There was, I don’t know, roughly 10 to 12 minutes of every show that was ad-libbed. Once I was 50 or 60 shows in, I felt completely free to do whatever the hell I wanted.”
Adding on, he revealed:
“I was an a**hole at times. I brought up Barbara Walters and Matt Damon and made Matt Damon give Barbara Walters a lap dance, which turned into me giving Matt Damon a lap dance. And he didn’t punch me.”
Matt Damon and Barbara Walters
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With The Boy from Oz, Hugh Jackman was able to differentiate himself from his earlier on-screen persona that constituted the crotchety depiction of Wolverine. Despite the show’s initial criticism from reviewers, Jackman’s portrayal of singer-songwriter Peter Allen in the show ultimately earned him his first Tony award in the category of Best Actor in a Musical. The 54-year-old actor’s musical opened in October 2003 and continued till the end of his contract, closing in September 2004.
You’d think that this occurrence marked the end of the actor’s lap-dancing shenanigans. However, during her annual Oscar-night special, journalist Barbara Walters, who was a sporting soul despite her esteemed stature, had the opportunity to recreate the amusing incident with Hugh Jackman.
Esteemed Journalist Barbara Walters Was Offered Another Lap Dance
Barbara Walters and Hugh Jackman reenacted the hilarious lap dance incident
Barbara Walters will always be mentioned among the most prominent American TV journalists who have existed. Her stature within the industry was known to command respect. She spoke with significant world leaders as well as renowned personalities from the entertainment sector. The iconic news anchor cemented her standing in the realm of broadcasting for over five decades. Despite her prestigious reputation, the journalist harbored a sporting disposition and could easily handle humorous situations.
During her 28th annual Oscar night special, Walters interviewed the 2009 Academy Awards host, Hugh Jackman. Here, the actor recreated the infamous lap dance scenario from his Broadway show. Swaying his hips to a song and maintaining direct eye contact with Walters, the X-Men star made the legendary broadcaster re-live the side-splitting incident.
At the end of the dance, the two engaged in a heartwarming embrace and laughed it off. This occurrence remains a testament to Barbara Walters’ good-natured, benevolent spirit.
While Hugh Jackman’s lap-dancing antics may have concluded, these mirthful anecdotes are bound to elicit laughter for ages to come.
Source: YouTube & Variety
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