By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 2:55 PM on 13th October 2008
In a sight which will leave women swooning, and men envious, X Men star Hugh Jackman stripped off for a swim in the sea, revealing his taut physique including a rock hard set of abs.
Watched by his lucky wife Deborra Lee-Furness, Hugh enjoyed the warm weather on Bronte Beach in his native Sydney, Australia.
He's got muscles: The 40-year-old actor showed off his enviable physique as he enjoyed a dip in the sea at Bronte Beach
Pity the out-of-shape swimmer who was stood next to Jackman as he emerged Adonis-like from the sea at Bronte Beach.
Hugh and his family, were enjoying a day out, after he reached his landmark 40th birthday.
After his swim they returned to the Royal Motor Yacht Club for brunch by the pool.
Don't stand so close to me: Hugh showed off his muscles as he enjoyed an afternoon dip with friends
Hugh's wife Deborra-Lee carried his daughter Ava, 3
Friends of Hollywood star - including fellow Aussie Cate Blanchett converged at the exclusive Sydney yacht club on the weekend for the actor's surprise 40th birthday bash.
Wife Deborra-Lee Furness spent months planning the event, which attracted messages from actors and directors from around the world.
Jackman and his wife arrived back in Australia with their children, Oscar, 7, and Ava, 3, on Friday after a holiday in Cambodia.
Hugh celebrated his 40th Birthday among family and friends at The Royal Motor Yacht Club on the weekend
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Hugh among family and friends including Cate Blanchett at the surprise birthday celebration organised by Hugh's wife Deborra-Lee Furness