Hugh Jackman’s 27-year marriage has ended. Hugh Jackman is “devastated” by his divorce from Deborra-Lee Furness. A source close to the “Wolverine” star told exclusively that the split has left him “very sad.”
The couple startled fans when they announced their divorce after 27 years of marriage on Friday. “Our journey is now changing, and we have made the choice to separate to pursue our individual growth.” Jackman, 54, and Furness, 67, went on to explain, “Our family has always been and will always be our highest priority”. As they enter this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness.
Hugh Jackman and Furness met in the 1995 Australian miniseries Correlli
“We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family navigates this transition in all of our lives,” they wrote before signing off as “Deb and Hugh Jackman.” “This is the only statement either of us will make,” they said.
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According to reports, the split had been “a long time coming.” “It happened a long time ago. “Friends and family were aware of it,” a Broadway source revealed. Jackman and Furness met in the 1995 Australian miniseries “Correlli.” The Oscar nominee recently admitted that it was love at first sight for him and that he knew he wanted to marry the “Shame” actress just weeks after meeting her.
“I knew two weeks into meeting Deb that we would continue to be together for the rest of our lives,” he remarked in 2018 on the “Today” show. They married on April 11, 1996, a little more than a year after they met. The couple decided to adopt after experiencing many miscarriages and an IVF journey. Oscar, their son, was adopted in 2000, and Ava, their daughter, five years later.
Over the years, the Tony winner has frequently gushed about Furness. Jackman just sent a touching message on Instagram commemorating their 27th wedding anniversary. “I adore you, Deb.” Our 27th wedding anniversary is today. 27 YEARS!!” In April 2023, he captioned a cute photo with Furness. Furness stepped out without her wedding ring just days before the news of their split surfaced.
