Hugh Jackman is treated to brunch for his 52nd birthday

‘A slice of heaven!’ Hugh Jackman is treated to brunch at a famed New York eatery for his 52nd birthday

Hugh Jackman has long been considered the ‘Nicest Guy in Hollywood’.

And the Australian actor lived up to his reputation on Monday, when he was treated to a decadent brunch at famed New York eatery The Fulton for his 52nd birthday.

Sharing footage to Instagram of himself seated at an outdoor table in the city’s Seaport District, Hugh was sure to thank the restaurant for their hospitality.  

‘A slice of heaven!’ Hugh Jackman was treated to a decadent brunch at a famed New York eatery for his 52nd birthday on Monday (pictured) 

Hugh couldn’t wipe the smile off his face as he tucked into an indulgent cake and remarked how it was like ‘a slice of heaven’.

He cut a smart casual figure for the occasion, and looked to have been joined by close friends.  

The Greatest Showman star also shared a photo of what appeared to be an espresso martini on his Instagram Stories, thanking the chef and his team for the gesture. 

Appreciative: Sharing footage to Instagram of himself seated at an outdoor table in the city's Seaport District, the Australian actor was sure to thank the restaurant for their hospitality

Appreciative: Sharing footage to Instagram of himself seated at an outdoor table in the city’s Seaport District, the Australian actor was sure to thank the restaurant for their hospitality 

Birthday treats: The Greatest Showman star shared a photo of what appeared to be an espresso martini on his Instagram Stories, thanking the chef and his team for the gesture

Birthday treats: The Greatest Showman star shared a photo of what appeared to be an espresso martini on his Instagram Stories, thanking the chef and his team for the gesture  

Thankful: Alongside a photo of the views from his brunch, Hugh penned online: 'Thank you @chefjgv and the entire team for an amazing brunch!'

Thankful: Alongside a photo of the views from his brunch, Hugh penned online: ‘Thank you @chefjgv and the entire team for an amazing brunch!’ 

‘Thank you @chefjgv and the entire team for an amazing brunch!’ he penned online.

Hugh’s nice guy persona was once again highlighted during the first-ever virtual Emmy Awards ceremony last month.

In a live stream from his New York home, Hugh was gracious in defeat when he lost to Mark Ruffalo in the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Category. 

Hugh, who appeared on screen alongside wife Deborra-Lee Furness, was nominated for his role as a corrupt school superintendent in HBO’s drama Bad Education.   

Reputation: Hugh's nice guy persona was once again highlighted during the first-ever virtual Emmy Awards ceremony last month (pictured with wife Deborra-Lee Furness)

Reputation: Hugh’s nice guy persona was once again highlighted during the first-ever virtual Emmy Awards ceremony last month (pictured with wife Deborra-Lee Furness) 

Gracious: In a live stream from his New York home, Hugh was gracious in defeat when he lost to Mark Ruffalo (pictured with wife Sunrise Coigney) in the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Category

Gracious: In a live stream from his New York home, Hugh was gracious in defeat when he lost to Mark Ruffalo (pictured with wife Sunrise Coigney) in the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Category 

As it was announced Mark, 52, had won the category for his portrayal of brothers Dominick and Thomas Birdsey in TV mini-series I Know This Much Is True, Hugh cheered on Mark, pumping his fist in the air.   

Hugh plays Frank Tassone in the HBO drama Bad Education, which also airs on Foxtel in Australia.

Frank hoodwinked Long Island’s Roslyn High School, conning his way to millions to fund his extravagant lifestyle, before being sent to prison in 2006 for larceny.  

Hugh’s performance quickly received rave reviews, with USA TODAY branding it ‘great acting’, while Decider called it an ‘Oscar-worthy role’. 

What a gentleman: Sporting a crisp white dress shirt, a beaming Hugh cheered on Mark, pumping his fist in the air

What a gentleman: Sporting a crisp white dress shirt, a beaming Hugh cheered on Mark, pumping his fist in the air