Hugh Jackman steps out with wife Deborra-lee Furness after he was slammed for sharing a picture of a protester hugging a police officer during the Black Lives Matter protests
He lost followers on Twitter earlier this week for sharing a picture of a protester hugging a police officer during the Black Lives Matter protests.
And on Thursday, Hugh Jackman put on a brave face despite the backlash as he stepped out in New York with his wife, Deborra-lee Furness.
The 51-year-old Australian actor donned a face mask as he and Deborra-lee, 64, went for a walk near their apartment.
Putting on a brave face: Hugh Jackman stepped out with wife Deborra-Lee Furness in New York on Thursday, after he was slammed for sharing a picture of a protestor embracing a police officer during the Black Lives Matter protests
Hugh wore a black T-shirt emblazoned with his Laughing Man Coffee company logo and a pair of shorts on the outing.
He teamed the look with navy runners and a brown Akubra hat.
Australian actress Deborra-Lee wore black three-quarter leggings with a T-shirt and a jumper tied around her waist.
Casual: Hugh wore a black T-shirt emblazoned with his Laughing Man Coffee company logo and a pair of shorts on the outing
Hugh was slammed by fans earlier this week for sharing a photo of a protestor hugging an officer following the death of George Floyd in police custody.
The Hollywood heavyweight posted the picture, taken during the Black Lives Matter protests, to his Twitter page on Wednesday and captioned the post: ‘Solidarity’.
Fans immediately hit out at Hugh, claiming he should be sharing pictures of police brutality during the riots instead, and also criticised the star for saying it represents unity.
Making headlines: Hugh was slammed by fans earlier this week for sharing a photo of a protestor hugging an officer following the death of George Floyd in police custody
‘This is so disappointing. You’re helping to spread propaganda. If you want to share something, there’s plenty of images and videos of protests from around the world that don’t include PR opportunities for police officers,’ one person tweeted.
‘Jesus Christ, someone show me one celebrity that isn’t a disappointment,’ another commented.
One wrote: ‘I’m sorry but you can’t post that if you aren’t also sharing the videos of police brutality! The news is doing enough of sharing this bullsh*t instead of what’s actually going on. Peaceful protestors being attacked for no reason by the cops who are supposed to keep them safe.’
‘That’s going to be an unfollow from me man,’ one person said. ‘Wait until you see a picture of the cop tear gassing the protestor right after,’ another commented.
Hitting out: Fans immediately hit out at Hugh, claiming he should be sharing pictures of police brutality during the riots instead, and also criticised the star for saying it represents unity
But some fans praised Hugh for sharing the photo, with one writing: ‘Solidarity the way it should be. I support you. Stay safe.’
‘Finally a message from a celebrity I can respect,’ another person said.
Protests and riots have erupted across the U.S. after George Floyd, an unarmed black man, died in Minneapolis last Monday when a white cop pressed his knee against his neck for eight minutes.
Mr Floyd had been accused of using a counterfeit $20 bill at a deli.
One of the officers involved, Derek Michael Chauvin, was charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter days after footage of the incident went viral.
Over the past week, protesters in the US have taken to the streets demanding reform after what many consider another senseless death and example of police brutality.
On Saturday, Los Angeles descended into violence as cops in riot gear clashed with protesters who sprayed graffiti and torched police cruisers while officers shot rubber bullets into crowds and beat demonstrators with batons.
Protests: Protests and riots have erupted across the U.S. after George Floyd, an unarmed black man, died in Minneapolis last Monday when a white cop pressed his knee against his neck for eight minutes