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Hugh Jackman Says He Wet Himself Onstage After Overhydrating

He told Howard Stern the mishap occurred during an early Gaston performance after he guzzled water on a naturopath’s advice.

Overview

  • Jackman said the trouble started during Gaston’s first number as he lifted the actress playing Belle and felt leakage in his red tights.
  • Reaching the climax, he chose to hit the high F note and keep singing even as the urination continued.
  • He turned upstage to conceal it and later joked that his costume felt like a wetsuit and his boots were “filled.”
  • According to his account, the audience appeared unaware, though his scene partner and then his dresser noticed offstage.
  • Local outlet PerthNow reported the incident occurred during the musical’s original Australian run in 1995.