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Hugh Jackman reflected on being diagnosed with skin cancer six times

The actor admitted that growing up in Australia, he was in the sun often without protecting his skin

He encouraged others to get checkups, sharing how preventable skin cancer is

Hugh Jackman is advocating for sunscreen as he reflects on being treated for skin cancer several times.

On Wednesday, Dec. 10, the Golden Globe winner, 57, appeared on The Howard Stern Show and opened up about having to deal with skin cancer over the years and warned others to be more vigilant when out in the sun.

“I’ve had like six skin cancers. There’s three types. Melanoma, the worst. Squamous cell, not great. I’ve only had basal cell.”

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