Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Michelle Bridges lead celebrity Anzac Day tributes

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Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Michelle Bridges lead celebrity Anzac Day tributes

Public ceremonies to mark Anzac Day may have been cancelled in Australia this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. 

But that didn’t stop some of the biggest names from posting heartfelt messages to the nation’s servicemen and servicewomen on Saturday.  

Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Michelle Bridges led celebrity tributes, with Andy Lee touching fans when he played a moving rendition of the Last Post from his balcony. 

‘We can’t gather for dawn services but we still can express our gratitude’: Hugh Jackman (pictured), Russell Crowe and Michelle Bridges led celebrity Anzac Day tributes on Saturday as Andy Lee touched fans with a moving rendition of the Last Post

Hollywood heavyweight Hugh, 51, revealed online that he had spoken to two people who had served, and encouraged his fans to call anyone they know who have done the same to say thanks. 

He shared a sweet clip of himself sharing a video call with a woman named Kate and said: ‘While we can’t gather for the usual dawn services, we can still find ways to express our respect and gratitude for those who have served our country.’

‘If you know someone who has served, like Alex and Kate, please call them and say thank you.’

Gratitude: In the video, he told the couple that it was a thrill to greet them and said: ‘I want to thank you guys for your service… and I want to say thank you on behalf of everyone’

The Australian star added: ‘Now more than ever we can empathise with their experience of being separated from those they love for the greater good of our society. Always a profound service. Stay safe, stay home.’ 

In the video, he told the couple that it was a thrill to greet them and said: ‘I want to thank you guys for your service… and I want to say thank you on behalf of everyone. 

He continued: ‘The services means a lot to all of us and ANZAC day has always meant a lot to me and I’m sure it does to you. Thank you.’

Commemorating the brave: Academy Award winner Russell Crowe shared a simple and special tribute on his Twitter early on Saturday morning

Simple and meaningful: Russell wrote on Twitter, ‘For the Fallen. Anzac Day. #LestWeForget’

Academy Award winner Russell Crowe shared a simple and special tribute on his Twitter early on Saturday morning.

He wrote: ‘For the Fallen. Anzac Day. #LestWeForget’ 

Former Biggest Loser coach Michelle Bridges also posted a heartfelt tribute commemorating the servicemen and women, including a her late grandfather.

In the post, she shared a photo of herself with another older man, named Peter who served alongside her grandfather in Tobruk in Libya in World War Two.

Tribute: Michelle Bridges also posted a heartfelt tribute commemorating the servicemen and women, including a her late grandfather. In the post, she shared a photo of herself with another older manwho served alongside her grandfather in World War Two

Remembering fallen heroes: Michelle, who also shared a photo of herself as a child with her grandfather said: ‘This year ANZAC day will be very different for all of us, however, it’s the remembrance of all Australian and New Zealand military who serve and sacrifice’

She wrote: ‘One of my most proudest days. Privileged to wear my Grampsy’s medals on ANZAC day a few years back. 

‘The gentleman beside me, Peter, served under my grandfather, who, according to Peter was known as the “Black Mamba” amongst he’s mates.  

Michelle, who also shared a photo of herself as a child with her grandfather said: ‘This year ANZAC day will be very different for all of us, however, it’s the remembrance of all Australian and New Zealand military who serve and sacrifice.

‘And that can be done anywhere. You are in my heart Gramps. Lest we forget.’

‘We Will Remember Them’: Radio presenter and comedian Andy Lee woke up early on Saturday to play The Last Post from his balcony at dawn. He shared a video of the touching moment

Radio presenter and comedian Andy Lee woke up early on Saturday to play The Last Post from his balcony at dawn. 

He shared a video of the touching moment and wrote in the caption: ‘We Will Remember Them.’

Andy said in the caption: ‘There was a call for all brass players to sound The Last Post at 6am this morning.’

‘Here is our contribution (swipe across). Bec and I are so grateful to all service men and women, past and present.’

Dawn: Hamish Blake and his wife Zoë Foster Blake also also woke up early to pay tribute to the Anzac heroes. He shared a video on Instagram of a bag piper playing The Last Post, he said of the moment: ‘It sent absolute chills down the spine’

Andy’s pal Hamish Blake and his wife also woke up early to pay tribute to the Anzac heroes and shared a video on Instagram of a bag piper playing The Last Post.

He wrote in the caption: ‘Zo and I stood on the roof at dawn in quiet remembrance of those who serve and have served.’

‘Then right on 6am a bagpiper started up nearby in the darkness. It sent absolute chills down the spine,’ the Lego Masters host added. 

PR maven Roxy Jacenko also paid tribute the fallen heroes by placing a wreath with sprigs of rosemary and a purple ribbon across it that read ‘Lest We Forget’.

Wreath: PR maven Roxy Jacenko also paid tribute the fallen heroes by placing a wreath with sprigs of rosemary and a purple ribbon across it that read ‘Lest We Forget’

 

Source: Daily Mail australia

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