Hugh Jackman tackles 'gay' rumours

Hugh Jackman has insisted that he is not gay.

The Wolverine star spoke out to address ongoing rumours about his sexuality.

He told reporters: "I'd be happy to go and deny it, because I'm not.

"But by denying it, I'm saying there is something shameful about it, and there isn't anything shameful."

Jackman, 40, is married to Deborra-Lee Furness, with whom he has two children.