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Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson Receive Gotham’s First Musical Tribute, Cap Night With Surprise Neil Diamond Singalong

The honor, followed by a viral bar performance, sharpens the awards-season push for Song Sung Blue ahead of its Dec. 25 theatrical release.

Overview

  • At the 35th Gotham Awards in New York City on Dec. 1, Jackman and Hudson accepted the event’s inaugural Gotham Musical Tribute for their performances in Song Sung Blue.
  • Onstage, Jackman joked the accolade would make Ryan Reynolds “insanely jealous” and said he believes Hudson will win an Oscar for the role.
  • After the ceremony, the pair surprised patrons at Old Mates Pub with Neil Diamond covers, performing “Forever in Blue Jeans,” “Crunchy Granola Suite,” and “Sweet Caroline.”
  • In red-carpet interviews, the costars praised each other’s craft, with Hudson highlighting Jackman’s ability to connect and Jackman crediting Hudson with elevating his on-camera work.
  • The campaign continued with Jackman’s Milwaukee visit for hometown promotions, including screenings, fan meetups, and local stops tied to the real-life couple depicted in the film.