Hugh Jackman’s Son Gets His Hair Straightened

Quote: As for Deb’s look…it was a casual Saturday morning outing with her husband and kids. And it’s in these situations that most of these paparazzi photos are taken. Must she dress up for these occasions so that the internet audience across the world can give her a “thumbs up?” My God, look at the way we all dress these days? We all look like pigs.

Stop spending so much time defending Deb. Some people’s obsession with Hugh’s wife is creepy.

She always seems to look raggy. It’s beyond just being casual, it’s downright sloppy. As for the excuse everyone looks awful these days, I beg to differ. So of us actually manage to look presentable ALL the time and we’re not stalked by the paparrazi. As Stacey London and Clinton Kelly would tell Deb, it’s just as easy to put together a decent looking ensemble as it to throw on something that looks like you dug it out of the hamper. There’s no excuse for her to ALWAYS look that bad. But she obviously doesn’t give a damn what anyone thinks of her.

“She always seems to look raggy. It’s beyond just being casual, it’s downright sloppy……throw on something that looks like you dug it out of the hamper. There’s no excuse for her to ALWAYS look that bad. But she obviously doesn’t give a damn what anyone thinks of her.”

IMO, Deb’s outfit is not sloppy, nor does it look like it was dug out of the hamper. Her sweats are clean, not wrinkled, no spots. Sloppy is when you can see evidence of what someone ate or drank. She’s clean, but comfortable. Her husband certainly isn’t dressed for the cover of GQ. He’s also dressed for comfort, just happens to be wearing baggy jeans instead of sweats. I love that the Jackmans live a normal family life. And the reason Oscar isn’t smiling is that he does not like being photographed by strangers. He’s been like that since he was a small child.

46 one not fooled : 07/08/2007 at 10:42 am
No one thinks its a little weird for a young boy to be getting a press and curl? Hugh and the wife knew the kid was black when they adopted him. Black hair is different than caucasian hair. Hell, even brad pitt acknowledged that they needed someone to show them how to groom Z’s hair Why can’t his parents make an effort to learn how to comb the kid’s hair?
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50 Fat-girl : 07/08/2007 at 2:01 pm
I just thought about this. My neice, who is bi-racial (I’m Black) asked me to flat-iron (straighten) her hair when she was 7 and I did. I thought it wasn’t a big doeal, it wasn’t chemical and therefore temporary. She has gorgeous curly hair but it was cute straight as well. I didn’t see it as a reflection of her wanting to be anything other that versatile with her hair because within African-American culture, women straightening their hair is perfectly acceptable. Men doing it is something different entirely. I think that is where my personal bias comes from. It’s just not seen as masculine or self-loving for males to do it. (although Conks were popular in the Harlem era) My biracial nephew has large blonde curls and has never given two thoughts about his hair. He has certainly never expressed a desire to straighten it. My brother would freak if he did and think it was ‘gay’ / And it would be seen as a rejection of his race within our cultural context. Funny how what’s cool for girls is NOT for boys.

And whatever Brad and Angie are doing with Z’s hair is great. She’s a doll evertime I see her.
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I agree with post #46 and #50, even though they seem opposing. First of all, that hairstylist should be smacked 20 times with a cold wet rag in the face. Not because he’s stealing Oscar’s cultural identity by straightening his curls or anything (I pray to Jeebus it’s just temporary until next time the kid washes his hair or it gets wet), but mainly, because that kid’s hair looks DRY, DAMAGED and just HORRIBLE. This is an example of Hugh maybe should have taken his son to a barber/stylist who kows how to work with extremely curly/kinky hair — if the kid wants it straight like Dad’s or just straighter period, there are ways that that could have easily been achieved without putting his curls through what looks like a George Foreman grill — and it SURE AS HELL would have come out looking better than that. My nephew who is 13 has curls, he went through a period when he wanted it flat because all the kids had that cesar cut, a good stylist knows how to cut and trim curls so that they lie flat, a good stylist could have even straightened his hair without pressing and curling.

For young boys, it’s important that from the age of 7 they aren’t thinking they have to make an appt at the hairdresser every week to achieve a certain look.

But I will tell you this — if that HAD been Zahara getting her hair flat ironed…or IF the JoliePitts ever do that (they won’t, lol), there would be a major uproar. Angelina of course, gets the double standard treatment in whatever she does, because she’s committed the sin of being a unearthly beautiful, being with Brad Pitt, and being the most famous person in the world (i.e., see jealousy drives the hate). I personally think AJ would NEVER do that to Zahara, she’s too interested in her kids being confident and proud of their identity and where they come from. It would be like if Maddox wanted an eye job - she would totally feel like she failed as a mother or something.

By the way, conversely however - if Brad took Z to get her a press and curl in a couple years - I would predict he would become even more beloved.

LMAO

all they need to do was wash and let his curls air dry naturally. He did not need a flat iron. It looks ridiculous. It’s now sticking out all over the place.

He was adopted in America his mother is white and his father is African-American. Of course the residdent inbred racist would come to a site concerning a person of color w/ wrong information and vulgar language.

Angelina does not have nannies for each child and raises her own children. Zahara’s hair looks fine. For a person that hates her so much it is really pathetic to bring her up in a thread that HAS NOTHING TO DO W/ HER.

Alot of you really seem to think of it as an afront to Oscar’s black heritage that his “white” parents have changed his hair. First of all, it could have been at the child’s request and second and MOST IMPORTANT…he is not exclusively “black.” What of the rest of his ethnic heritage; his white blood, his hispanic blood, his hawaiian blood and his native American blood? Why it seems to me that he’s got quite a menu there to choose from concerning a hairstyle. If as a teenager he decides to let it grow down his back and wear it ramrod straight (the native American look), are you going to criticize his parents some more for trying to drum his “blackness” out of him?

Are any of you even aware of the philanthropic efforts this child’s parents are attempting in Africa? Working with orphanages, building drinking wells in villages. The thing is, unlike some celebrities, the Jackmans don’t call an international press conference to announce their good deeds. They just do them. And how do I know about it? While in Vancouver filming X-3, it was reported in the local paper about the fundraisers they hosted for their African charities AND Deb talked about them in an interview in an obscure (well…as far as the rest of the world is concerned) magazine in Australia. These are VERY low key people.

Do any of you really know ANYTHING at all about this family? Or do you just wander onto the net, take a look at some random photos and from those, form your FIRM opinions? Is this how you conduct your personal relationships too? Just look at something on the surface and decide that, that must be the truth? Hopefully, others do not treat you as such.

And for the record, I am not obsessed with Deborrah-lee Furness. I like her, but she’s just not my type. Hubby on the other hand…if she ever decides to offer up a “day pass” on e-bay for him, I’ll empty out the savings account. I’ll empty out your savings account…at gunpoint! LOL!
No. I’m just sick of the criticism (which stems from raging jealousy I suspect) of her and if 75% of those around here can slam her, can’t the other 25% of us defend her? And I don’t think we need to ask your permission Tink to do so.

And I do apologize for the “pig” remark. Please let me clarify. What I meant was (and didn’t say), is that compared to eras past, we do indeed look like pigs. My grandmother and my mother (in her younger years) wouldn’t have even considered leaving the house without hat and gloves on. Today we run our errands in baggy shorts and sweats and t-shirts and messy hair and no make-up. Not everyone. I understand that. But most. And even though I wish we would bring back a dress code of sorts, I must admit, I do count myself amoung the “casual.” If my grandmother could see the way I look sometimes when I walk out of the house, she’d be mortified. And I suppose that’s why I jump in and defend Deb. You’re holding her to a standard that most in the world do not adhere to anymore. Have you ever seen paparazzi shots of Julia Roberts and Gwyneth Paltrow out and about with their kids; no make up, messy hair and sloppy clothes. It’s what we’ve evolved to.

We need a good spanking.

They all look kinda dirty to me…the boy should get a nice haircut…so does Hugh…and what a no no to wear those yellow sweat pants with those shoes Deb!

If you don’t like the opinions being expressed here, why don’t you go read a book?

That would be more constructive than whining.

It’s only a celebrity message board Davilyn. Get over it.

Ah Prix, but that’s just it. True, this may just be a celebrity board, but the words posted here are traveling all over the world in just a matter of seconds for millions to read. Our words and how we express ourselves do matter. And with all the unhappiness and misery in the world, what we do here on this little forum (this teeny, tiny little, insignifcant part of the word), either stirs the sh*t pot of negativity OR sends out good thoughts and feelings to the world. In other words…were either part of the problem OR were part of the solution. Which would you prefer?

And I do apologize for my negative comments about some of the other negative comments. With those, I just gave the sh*t pot another stir. And I am sorry.

Thank you for that suggestion, but I am already well aware of the Ozalots and a lovely bunch they are. And for the record, I am not obsessed with the Jackman family. I really admire and adore them and yes, I will admit that my interest in Hugh is probably a bit over the top. But then, in this age of celebrity worship, how uncommon is it to find yourself fascinated with a famous person? Not a crime. But I actually do have a full life that does not include them. I know that I come off as zealous in my opinions because I just do not know how to express myself in just one or two “hit and run” sentences. I’ve been reading this site for quite awhile now, just sitting back and listening to the unsubstantiated garbage floating around about this family. And I realized that this is a very widely read site and thought, maybe it’s time for some other opinions. So I decided to speak up and I’m going to continue to do so. And I’m actually trying to have some kind of discouse around here, but I’m afraid it may be futile.

I suppose I figure as long as we’ve got this technology and we can actually say “something” to one another, why don’t we? Or should we just reserve all of these wondrous capabilities for a two sentence, nasty, hit and run? Is that all you want from it?

Oh and as for me saving my comments for a forum that loves Hugh Jackman. When Jared puts Hugh’s pictures up here, then that particular thread becomes part of the Hugh section of this forum. And so naturally those who take the time to come to the internet looking for information on Hugh and find themselves here, well, it wouldn’t be such a leap for some to then begin to engage in a discussion of him. Would it? If the people posting here are not interested in Hugh in some way and don’t really care what others may have to say about him, then why are they (you) here and why are they (you) reading people’s comments and responding? I think you must be quite interested in talking about Hugh Jackman (that’s why you’re reading and posting on this thread). What you aren’t interested in, is someone calling you on your sh*t. And I have nothing against constructive criticisim, but when the dialouge continues to be as nasty as it’s been over these pictures of an innocent little boy, then I will continue to express my thoughts. And you can just scroll on by if you wish.

And actually, I wouldn’t mind if you all came at me. You express yourselves like adolescents and your comments have no foundation in reason. You’re just gossip mongering and for the most part, haven’t got a clue as to what you’re even talking about.

Bring it.

Davilyn get a life you welfare dependent moron

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Incredible. A little boy - a NON-CELEBRITY - simply gets a haircut and there are over 70 comments, mostly negative. The downside of the the internet.`

I believe the shild is aboriginese(not sure how to spell it) native australian. Its a shame that he wants to straighten the childs locks. I understand as parents they may not have the know how to deal with anything other than straight hair. but really what message are you sending to the boy.

He has to be able to accept himself as is. What is hugh going to do take him every month to get his hair straightened out till it falls out. He needs to let the fro grow and be proud of all his childs traits. otherwise do what most parents do for the summer and simply shave it off till school starts.. dont be cruel and subject this young kid to harsh chemicals.