Hugh Jackman has revealed he uses a trick from fellow actor Geoffrey Rush when he can’t make himself cry for tearful scenes.

He explained recently: “I remembered a great story from Geoffrey Rush, who had to cry in a scene in a play, so he was experimenting with different ways.”

“Finally, near the end, just before he’d walk out on stage, he used to pluck out a couple of nose hairs and he’d get that first moment of a tear and then he’d go on and start crying.”

“It’s very technical and it works! Try it at home. Pubes work even better!”