From correspondents in London, England, 11:00 PM IST

Australian star Hugh Jackman says that being a father has changed his life.

The 'Swordfish' actor also said that it was difficult befooling kids as they know your real-self, reports dailymail.co.uk.

'Everything is related to the kids now. It's frightening how in love you are with them. You have those little flashes of them jumping into a road and you stop breathing,' he said.

He added: 'Everything is exposed with kids. There's no artifice, because they see you exactly what you are. You can't pretend. Actors fool people about the kind of person they are. You wear whatever mask you want to put on. But it doesn't work with kids.'

Jackman married his wife Deb, 48, in 1996 and adopted son Oscar in 2000 after she suffered two miscarriages. Their daughter Ava was adopted in 2005.

(Staff Writer, © IANS)