Hugh Jackman stripped naked to go swimming in the freezing sea on New Year's Day.
The “Wolverine” actor, 55, who recently announced his separation from his wife, posted a series of solo images and messages on his Instagram to mark Christmas.
His final post showed him in only black trunks and shoes as he stood on a windswept beach and told fans in a video: “Happy New Year everyone.”
“Wishing you all every blessing for 2024, whatever happens – including the freezing water. »
He then turned his back on the camera and waded into the sea for a swim.
One of his funniest Christmas posts was when he admitted that security told him off for getting too close to the Christmas tree at New York's Rockefeller Center.
He went to see the huge tree on the morning of December 25 and told his fans in an Instagram post alongside a series of images of him visiting the monument: “I highly recommend getting up extra early on Christmas morning and take a walk to see the Rockefeller. Christmas tree.
“It’s so beautiful and it’s not crowded at all. I got in trouble getting through the gate, but the security guard was nice and let me go with just a warning.
Fans flooded the comments section of his post with remarks like, “Doesn't the security guard know you're Wolverine?”
This year marked Hugh's first Christmas in years as a single man following his split from his wife, 68-year-old actress Deborra-lee Furness.
His jokey Christmas post was a change from a recent post that sparked concern among fans after the actor shared photos of himself looking dejected.
Hugh and Deborra-lee shocked fans when they announced their divorce in September, with their marriage considered one of the strongest in Hollywood.
The couple announced their split in a statement to People that read: “We were blessed to share nearly three decades together in a wonderful and loving marriage. Our journey is now changing and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth.
“Our family has been and always will be our biggest priority. We begin this next chapter with gratitude, love and kindness.
“We greatly appreciate your understanding of respecting our privacy as our family goes through this transition.”
The couple have two children and were together for decades after marrying in 1996 after crossing paths on the set of the 1995 TV miniseries “Correlli” the year before.