Lindsey Vonn sends cheeky birthday wish to "Wolverine" Hugh Jackman as she extends an invitation to Ryan Reynolds

Lindsey Vonn recently extended a birthday wish to Hugh Jackman. In it, the former alpine ski racer referred to the Australian actor's popular portrayal of the fictional character Wolverine from the X-Men movies. Jackman celebrated his 56th birthday on October 12.

The actor brought the iconic Wolverine character to life on the big screen to much acclaim. He first portrayed the character in "X-Men" in 2000. Following this, he appeared in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" in 2009, "The Wolverine in 2013", and the latest "Deadpool & Wolverine" in 2024, making him one of the longest-serving superheroes in film history.

Vonn penned him a playful birthday wish while reflecting on the skiing trip they embarked on a few years ago. In March 2021, Vonn and Jackman were seen hitting the slopes in Park City, Utah.

"Happy Birthday @thehughjackman," Vonn wrote, reminiscing their skiing getaway. "The Best skiing wolverine on the planet."

Further, Vonn also mentioned Ryan Reynolds, Jackman's co-actor from" Deadpool & Wolverine", and invited him for a quick skiing session, writing:

"When are we dragging @vancityreynolds onto the mountain?"

Screenshot of Lindsey Vonn's Instagram story.

Jackman and Reynolds first shared the screen during the "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" in 2009.

Following their skiing session from 2021, Vonn and Jackman were seen delighting in a jamming session, where the skier was playing Justin Timberlake's "Can't Stop The Feeling."

Jackman couldn't contain his excitement and was seen grooving to the tune of the song played on the piano and violin. The pair even raced each other downhill.

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"I feel the most inner peace and joy" - Lindsey Vonn expresses her love for skiing on World Mental Health Day

Lindsey Vonn during the award ceremony of the women's alpine skiing event of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. (Photo via Getty Images)

On the 2024 World Mental Health Day, Lindsey Vonn penned a few words on her love for skiing.

The three-time Olympic medalist stated that skiing brings immense joy and inner peace to her. While acknowledging that her happiness isn't solely dependent on skiing, the former skier conveyed that her love for the sport remains strong.

"What makes me happy?… skiing! ⛷️❤️Thankful to be back on the mountain again where I feel the most inner peace and joy. I am not defined by skiing, I am simply a woman that loves to ski. I know the difference now. I don’t need skiing to make me happy but my love for it will never go away."

She added:

"I hope today and every day you find your inner peace (even if only for a few minutes), and I hope it gives you strength."

The 2024 World Mental Health Day's theme was "Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace."