He's been Hugh Jackman's personal trainer and best friend for over 30 years. So it's no surprise that Michael Ryan has been spending time with his Hollywood actor pal almost daily while he's back in Australia for the holidays. The pair were first spotted dining at Speedos Café in the trendy seaside suburb of North Bondi.
![[So it's no surprise that they have been spending time with with each other almost daily while Hugh's back in Australia for the holidays. Pictured together in August 2017]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/19/00/93295825-14207553-image-a-22_1734567617994.jpg)
They were joined by Hugh's two children, Oscar, 24, and Ava, 19, whom he shares with his estranged wife, Deborra-Lee Furness. The next day, Hugh maintained his buff physique at the gym with his personal trainer pal. Hugh Jackman's personal trainer Michael Ryan has been best friends with the Hollywood star for more than 30 years. Pictured together in December 2024.
![[Hugh and Michael have maintained a solid friendship and work relationship for more than three decades]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/19/00/93295289-14207553-image-m-26_1734567663635.jpg)
Leaving a Bondi gym together, Michael displayed his tanned skin and washboard abs while wearing khaki workout shorts and white running shoes. Earlier, at the gym, Hugh was seen shoulder-pressing an impressive 35kg as his trainer watched on and observed his form.
![[On Monday, Hugh and his two kids enjoyed a family day out with Michael and his other family members as they cruised on Sydney Harbour]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/19/00/93293361-14207553-image-a-23_1734567624991.jpg)
The Greatest Showman star wore a grey singlet, black shorts and wrapped a towel around his neck as he left the fitness centre before taking a quick dip at a nearby beach. Later that Monday, Hugh and his two kids enjoyed a family day out with Michael and his daughter as they cruised on Sydney Harbour.
![[The pair met at a Sydney gym prior to the Les Misérables star's on-screen career]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/19/00/93295293-14207553-image-m-31_1734569070808.jpg)
The 56-year-old was visibly thrilled to be spending quality time with his family, giving off a relaxed air. Hugh and Michael were also joined by the trainer's other close family members. But his wife, Zoe Bingley-Pullin, didn't appear to attend. On Wednesday, Hugh maintained his good spirits while laughing and joking with his longtime personal trainer and friend at the beach.
![[Hugh told Michael: 'If I ever made it as an actor, I'd use you as my trainer']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/19/00/93295297-14207553-image-m-32_1734569085965.jpg)
