He lost to James Franco, in the best actor in a motion picture category, at the 75th Golden Globe Awards.
Sunday saw Hugh Jackman, nominated for his role in musical film The Greatest Showman, look perplexed upon hearing the announcement.
Twitter users were quick to comment on the 49-year-old’s reaction, with one in particular writing: ‘Just couldn’t hide his disappointment.’
Captured: Twitter users noted Hugh Jackman’s perplexed reaction, as he lost out to James Franco, at the Golden Globes in Los Angeles on Sunday
Online: Twitter users were quick to comment, with one in particular writing: ‘It Seems #HughJackman just couldn’t hide his disappointment when #JamesFranco won
James Franco took home the gong for best actor in a motion picture, at this year’s Golden Globes awards ceremony.
The 39-year-old was recognised for his role in The Disaster Artist, based on the making of 2003 film The Room, considered one of the worst movies of all time.
Hugh, having been nominated for his role as P.T. Barnum in The Greatest Showman, appeared to not be able to hide his disappointment in losing out.
Daily Mail Australia has reached out to Hugh’s representatives for comment.
Recognised: James Franco (centre), 39, took home the gong for best actor in a motion picture, for his role in The Disaster Artist
Expression: Hugh, 49, having been nominated for his role as P.T. Barnum in The Greatest Showman, appeared to not be able to hide his disappointment in losing out
Another social media user posted: ‘Hugh Jackman’s face during James Franco’s speech is how I feel about the start of 2018’
Taking to Twitter, viewers commented on the actor’s priceless reaction, with one posting: ‘It Seems #HughJackman just couldn’t hide his disappointment when #JamesFranco won #BestActor award #GoldenGlobes.’
Another followed suit with: ‘Hugh Jackman’s face during James Franco’s speech is how I feel about the start of 2018 #GoldenGlobes.’
While one wrote: ‘Hugh Jackman’s reaction to James Franco is everything. he was robbed…#GoldenGlobes.’
‘He was robbed’: One posted: ‘Hugh Jackman’s reaction to James Franco is everything’
Picture-perfect: Meanwhile, the rest of the ceremony saw Hugh and his wife Deborra-lee Furness, put on a loved-up display
Meanwhile, the rest of the ceremony saw Hugh and his wife Deborra-lee Furness, put on a loved-up display.
Enjoying a glass of Moët & Chandon, Deborra-lee, 62, looked suitably glamorous in a slim-fitting black feather gown.
Hugh complemented his partner, opting for a tailored black suit, crisp white dress shirt and a black bow tie.
Celebratory: Enjoying a glass of Moët & Chandon, Deborra-lee, 62, looked suitably glamorous in a slim-fitting black feather gown
Polished: Hugh complemented his partner, opting for a tailored black suit, crisp white dress shirt and a black bow tie