“We have thoughtfully and lovingly thought about this choice for some time. We have a beautiful life together despite the fact that we are two quite different persons. We have made the decision to stop our relationship as a couple, but we will always be close friends and loving parents. We beg for your understanding as we start this new stage of our lives and for your support of our children.
On the set of the Australian soap serial Correlli in 1995, Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Furness got to know one another. They got married in 1996 and have Oscar and Ava, two adopted kids.
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee are divorcing each other peacefully.
“We have been blessed to share almost three decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage,” the couple write in a statement given exclusively to PEOPLE. We have decided to separate in order to pursue our individual growth as our journey is changing right now.
“Our family has always been and will always be our top focus. We begin the following chapter with a spirit of thanks, love, and kindness. As our family navigates this adjustment in our lives, we sincerely appreciate your understanding and respect for our privacy.
The statement’s final line reads, “This is the only statement either of us will make,” and is signed, “Deb and Hugh Jackman.”
How Deb and Hugh Jackman met ?
The Australian couple has been married for 27 years and has two children, Oscar, age 23, and Ava, age 18.
The costars quickly fell in love with one other after meeting in 1995 on the set of the Australian television series Corelli. Less than a year later, Deb, an accomplished actress, and Hugh, a newcomer actor just out of theatre school, got married.
She was a tremendous star, Deb.Deb is in the driver’s seat when I’m picked up. Hugh, 54, recalled their initial meeting to PEOPLE in 2017 and said, “I’ll never forget.
“She unbuckled her seatbelt, turned around, held out her hand, removed her sunglasses, and introduced herself as Deborra-lee Furness, saying, “Hi, lovely to meet you. I distinctly recall thinking, “I like this chick.
The Greatest Showman actor shared a heartfelt tribute to Deb, 67, and their relationship on Instagram on their 27th wedding anniversary in April, saying in part, “I love you so much. Together, we have built a lovely family. plus life. Your spirit, generosity, humor, cheekiness, bravery, and dedication to me are a tremendous gift.
In May, they made their most recent red carpet appearance at the Met Gala, and in July, they were present at Wimbledon’s men’s finals.