Hugh Jackman on Neil Patrick Harris: 'He's the Federer of Awards Shows'

We sat down for a 7 Things with an old Pop Vox pal this week, Wolverine and Australia star Hugh Jackman. First order of business: congratulating him on the big Emmy win for his Oscars writing team. He demurred, and in turn congratulated this year's Emmy and Tony host, Neil Patrick Harris, for possibly being the best host ever. Click the player to view!

(If you missed the opening Oscar montage for which Jackman's writers won—or just want to relive the magic—click below to view.)

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