“Get Yourself Checked”:Hugh Jackman Revealed He Had Skin Cancer

If it wasn’t for Hugh Jackman’s attentive make-up artist, the actor might not be alive now. The root of all evil was a small mark on the face.

When Hugh Jackman’s make-up artist first discovered a mark on the star’s nose in November 2013, he thought it was a spot of blood caused by the Wolverine claws. The artist noticed it for the second time a week later, which gave Hugh and his wife food for thought.

Later, The “X-Men” star took to his social media account and posted a picture of his bandaged-up nose, thanking his wife, Deborra-Lee Furness. He went to the doctor on her advice and was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma. The star mentioned that he never wore sunscreen growing up, so he was a prime candidate.

All together, Jackman had four skin cancers removed, three from his nose and one from his shoulder. He launched a line of sunscreen for kids, Pure Sun Defense, and wanted to raise awareness of how sun exposure can lead to severe complications.