Hugh Jackman shrugs off gay rumours

London, April 23: Hitting back at the rumours of his sexual orientation, Australian actor Hugh Jackman insists he isn`t gay. He, however, also doesn`t want fans to think there`s anything shameful about same sex couples.The "Australia" star has been dismissing the reports for years that he is gay and he simply wishes they`d go away, reports contactmusic.com.

"I`d be happy to go and deny it, because I`m not (gay). But, by denying it, I`m saying there isn`t anything shameful (about being gay)," he said. The married father of two adopted kids only hears the rumours about his sexuality when he`s in America. "The questions about sexuality I find more in America than anywhere else, because it`s a big hang-up and defines what people think about themselves and others. It`s not a big issue in Australia," he said. IANS