The Billion Life Why Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness Are Divorcing After 27 Years of Marriage
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness have announced their separation after 27 years of marriage, shocking their fans and the showbiz world. The couple, who met on the set of an Australian TV show in 1995 and adopted two children together, Oscar Maximillian Jackman and Eva Elliot Jackman, released a joint statement today saying they have decided to part ways to pursue their individual growth.
However, a source close to the couple told Page Six that the split was not a surprise to those who knew them well, as it had been brewing for a long time. The source claimed that the couple had been living like “roommates” for a while, and that there was no third party involved in their decision.
“It happened a while ago. Friends and family knew about it,” the source said, adding that the couple may have been having issues since before Jackman returned to Broadway in February 2022 to star in The Music Man. The source also revealed that Furness was not very supportive of Jackman’s musical career, and was even seen “snoozing” during some of his rehearsals.
Jackman, 54, and Furness, 67, were one of Hollywood’s most enduring couples, despite their 13-year age gap and constant speculation about Jackman’s sexuality. They often gushed about each other in interviews and on social media, and were frequently spotted enjoying activities together, such as riding scooters in New York City and swimming in the Hamptons.
The couple’s last public appearance together was at the Met Gala in May, where they looked glamorous and happy. However, behind the scenes, they were already preparing to go their separate ways.
In their statement to People magazine, the couple said they were “blessed” to share almost three decades together as husband and wife in a “wonderful, loving marriage”. They also said their family was their “highest priority” and that they would undertake their next chapter with “gratitude, love, and kindness”.
They asked for privacy and respect from the public and the media, and said they would not make any further comments on their separation.
The couple’s fans expressed their sadness and shock on social media, with many saying they were heartbroken by the news. Some also praised them for their long-lasting relationship and wished them well for the future.
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Hugh Jackman’s Career
Hugh Jackman is a versatile and talented Australian actor, singer, and producer who has achieved fame and success in various genres of film, theatre, and television. He is widely known for his iconic role as Wolverine in the X-Men film series (2000–2017), a role that earned him the Guinness World Record for the longest career as a live-action Marvel character. He is the recipient of various accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Grammy Award and two Tony Awards, along with nominations for an Academy Award and a British Academy Film Award. Jackman was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia in 2019.
Jackman has headlined films in various genres, including the romantic comedy Kate & Leopold (2001), the action-horror Van Helsing (2004), the drama The Prestige (2006), the period romance Australia (2008), the musical Les Misérables (2012), the thriller Prisoners (2013), the musical The Greatest Showman (2017), the political drama The Front Runner (2018), and the crime drama Bad Education (2019). For his role as Jean Valjean in Les Misérables, Jackman was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor and won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor, and for The Greatest Showman soundtrack, he received a Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack. He has also provided voice roles for animated films such as Flushed Away, Happy Feet (both 2006), and Rise of the Guardians (2012).
Jackman is also known for his early theatre roles in Oklahoma! in 1998 and Carousel in 2002. On Broadway, Jackman won the 2004 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his role in The Boy from Oz. From 2021 to 2022 he starred as con man Harold Hill in the Broadway revival of the musical The Music Man, earning another Tony Award nomination. A four-time host of the Tony Awards, he won an Emmy Award for hosting the 2005 ceremony. He also hosted the 81st Academy Awards in 2009.
Jackman began his acting career in 1995 with a leading role in the Australian TV series Correlli, where he met his wife Deborra-Lee Furness. He then moved on to theatre, where he won acclaim for his performances in musicals such as Sunset Boulevard, Oklahoma!, The Boy from Oz, and The Music Man. He won a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Peter Allen in The Boy from Oz in 2004. He also hosted the Tony Awards four times, winning an Emmy Award for his hosting in 20053. He also hosted the Academy Awards in 2009
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