Jackman and Lynch shared a mutual love for meditation, and the actor credits the late director's foundation with helping him through times of crises

The industry paid tribute to the groundbreaking talent behind Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks, and more.

David Lynch, who died on Jan. 16, directed Naomi Watts in her breakout movie ‘Mulholland Drive’

MacLachlan and Lynch worked together on 'Dune' (1984), 'Blue Velvet' (1986) and 'Twin Peaks' (1990)

The 'Twin Peaks' director, who died on Jan. 16, welcomed his oldest and youngest children decades apart

The Oscar-winning director, who died at the age of 78, told PEOPLE he was 'very upset with us on this planet' but believed we could solve our problems together

The director was a four-time Oscar nominee