Hugh Jackman credits critics for his success

Hugh Jackman used criticism in his early career as an asset to push him out of his comfort zone. Jackman has carved a successful career on film and on stage, for roles, including Wolverine, The Greatest Showman and his touring one-man Broadway show. Speaking with Fox News, he opened up about his refusal to be pigeonholed into one genre throughout his career, and explained the "challenge" pushed him to seek out the "variety" in the roles he takes. I thought well that I'm going to hold as many doors open as possible, and try to hold them up for as long as I can," he said. Jackman said he faced resistance from critics who struggled to label him, he believes resisting conformity helped him achieve the success he enjoys today. "There was a period in (my career) where I wasn't sure if (my) strategy was working. But weirdly, I think I stuck in there long enough for it to become an asset. And usually, if I look back, the projects where I've had that feeling are generally the best (ones). And, I wish I could have told myself that back then."

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