The ex-couple announced their separation in September 2023. Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness were married for almost 30 years.
The Australian actress reportedly initiated the divorce process on May 23, according to the USA TODAY portal. Deborra-Lee Furness married Hugh Jackman in 1996 after co-starring in the 1995 series “Correlli.”
The separation was announced via a statement to People magazine.
“We were blessed to share nearly three decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful and loving marriage,” the actors wrote.
“Our journey is now changing, and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth,” they continued.
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness are parents to two adult children, Oscar and Ava.
“Our family has been and will always be our highest priority. We face this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness,” the ex-couple wrote at the time.
“We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family goes through this transition in our lives,” they concluded.
In 2017, Hugh Jackman told People magazine about the beginning of his relationship with Deborra-Lee Furness. The two met during the filming of “Correlli,” an Australian series from the 90s.
“Deb and I were already best friends, and I thought, ‘I’m in love with the lead actress. That’s the one thing you shouldn’t do. You never, ever should have a relationship with your lead,’” the actor recounted.
“I thought, ‘I bet everyone knows.’ So I didn’t talk to Deb for a week.” Jackman arranged a dinner and confessed he was in love with Furness, a feeling that was reciprocated by the actress.
“I never, not in a million years, thought she felt the same,” he said.
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