Inside Awards Season with Gregory Ellwood

Is Hugh Jackman's presenting or reuniting with Anne Hathaway for Oscar?

81st Academy Awards host's appearance is just a little too convenient

By Gregory Ellwood Thursday, Jan 27, 2011 3:52 PM

Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway's memorable moment during the 81st Academy Awards. Will history repeat itself for the 83rd?

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One of the more memorable moments of the breathtaking 81st Academy Awards was when first time host Hugh Jackman pulled nominee Anne Hathaway out of the audience and the two engaged in a quick, but well choreographed moment in that show's opening number. In fact, it's clear that sequence was one reason Hathaway was asked to co-host this year along with James Franco. Today, the Academy announced that Jackman would return to present at this year's Oscar shindig.

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Now, considering Jackman turned down a chance to host last year (and possibly this year), it seems a little too convenient that the "Wolverine" star would throw on a tux just to throw out the winner for best original score or cinematography. Our guess? Jackman returns the favor Hathaway did for him by having a minor musical interlude during this year's telecast. That's just too easy isn't it?

We'll find out on Sunday, Feb. 27 when the 83rd Academy Awards are handed out.

For a walk down memory lane, check out Jackman's memorable opening number with Hathaway here.

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Lyn

the only reason Hathaway looked so good at the 2009 Oscars is because of Jackman's extraordinary talent --almost any actress out there would have done as well. Oscars is lucky to have Jackman in any guise..
January 27, 2011 at 5:52PM EST Reply to Comment
evan

Token but sincere fanboy comment = Hathaway's a great Cat, but Jackman should have been Two-Face!
January 28, 2011 at 5:17PM EST Reply to Comment