Last updated on: January 29, 2025

When the name Hugh Jackman comes into your mind, perhaps you would think about the famous actor from X-Men or The Greatest Showman. But Hugh is not the only talented person in his family. His sister, Sonya Garrett, has also made a name for herself in her own right. Even though she is not as well known as her brother, the achievements of Sonya are really inspiring. Let’s dive into what makes Sonya Garrett unique and what she’s known for.

Quick Facts About Sonya Garrett

Full Name	Sonya Garrett
Birthdate	N/A
Occupation	Author, Teacher, Performer
Husband/Wife	Previously married, now single
Education	BA (Hons) in Drama and English from University of East Anglia
Age	55+ (as of 2025)
Parents	Father: Christopher Jackman, Mother: Grace McNeil
Siblings	Hugh Jackman (Brother), Ian Jackman (Brother), Ralph Jackman (Brother), Zoe Jackman (Sister), Rowan McAllan (Half-sister)
Children	Daughter: Jacquie
Net Worth	<$1 million

Early Life and Background

Sonya Garrett was born in England but moved to California when she was a baby. Later, she was raised in Australia. Sonya graduated from Abbotsleigh, one of the best schools in Australia, in 1982. She later went to the University of East Anglia in the UK, where she took a degree in Drama and English in 1987.

Sonya has been involved in many different activities throughout her life. She is a creative person with a passion for storytelling, and her journey shows how much she values learning and growing.

Career in the Arts

Before becoming an author, Sonya experimented with a lot of other art forms. She danced, became a clown, and even an actor. In fact, during the early days of her career, she did everything from dance to clowning and acting in the hope of showcasing her creative talent for performances.

Sonya also taught drama. This enabled her to pass the love for arts along to others. She could assist students as they found their way around acting, dancing, and all the creativity they needed.

Teaching and Montessori Pedagogy

Sonya is very passionate about teaching besides the artistic pursuits. For ten years from 2001 to 2009, Sonya was the owner and franchisee of a Gymboree Play & Music in the UK. It was an excellent opportunity for her to be in the business of education yet still teaching children in creative ways.

Later on, Sonya changed to work as a Montessori teacher. She spent eight years teaching at North Star Montessori School in Vancouver. In 2019, she moved to work at the Early Learning Centre at Mulgrave School in West Vancouver. Being a Montessori teacher has played an important part of her life and demonstrates her passion for developing young children and enabling them to grow and learn.

An Adventurous Spirit

The life of Sonya has been full of adventure. She worked all over the world, and one of those places was in Morocco, where she had the chance to experience new culture. She has a great fun story, riding camels in India. She once wore the White Power Ranger costume for Christmas and posed with a tiger. These unique adventures show that Sonya is not afraid to step outside her comfort zone and embrace exciting experiences.

Becoming an Author

As a teacher and performer, Sonya has made it in writing children’s books. Her skills at writing children’s books reveal a natural ability at writing inspiring stories for the youth. The stories revolve around key aspects of friendship, creativity, and growth.

One of her most popular books is “Maddie Makes a Movie”. It has been praised for its engaging story and characters that young readers can relate to. After the success of the first book, Sonya wrote a sequel titled “Maddie Makes Money”. This book continues the adventures of the main character, Maddie, and teaches children about money, work, and success.

Sonya’s writing is a labor of love to inspire children’s learning and development through stories. She believes that books can open kids’ minds to new ideas and encourage them to think more critically about the world around them.

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Family Support and Close Bond with Hugh Jackman

Although Sonya likes to keep her personal life out of the limelight, she does share a close bond with her famous brother, Hugh Jackman. In fact, Hugh has often posted Sonya’s books on his social media, saying how proud he is of what she has accomplished. It can be said that the two siblings are very close, and Hugh has helped Sonya through his support in her career.

Sonya’s family background has had a lot to do with shaping her own career. Her family values education and creativity, and she has therefore succeeded as an author and teacher.

Personal Life

Sonya’s personal life is also very exciting. She has a daughter, Jacquie. She is an excitable woman who makes life interesting, and there are never dull moments with her around. Sonya has been married before but is now single, living a quieter suburban home life. She still writes and teaches but tries to balance this career with family life.

 

Source: celebs.infoseemedia.com