Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness have announced their divorce after 27 years of marriage
7 january 2025 в 21:37
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness shared the amazing news that they are getting divorced after 27 years of marriage on September 15, 2023. «Our path is changing now, and we have decided to part ways to pursue our individual growth. Our family has been and will always be our highest priority», - they said in a statement to PEOPLE. Hugh and Deborra have been married since 1996 and have raised two adopted children together.
Five months before announcing their divorce, Hugh and Deborra celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary. The beloved actor and Deborra lived in marriage for almost three decades and supported each other through personal and professional challenges, including a 13-year age difference.
So, who is Deborra-Lee Furness? And how did this love story begin — and ultimately end? Learn more about Hugh Jackman’s ex-wife below.
During the 1980s, the actress appeared in several films and TV series, including the 1988 film «Shame», - for which she received critical acclaim and won numerous awards. In 1995, Deborra-Lee met Hugh on the set of the TV series «Correlli», - in which she appeared in five episodes. About a year later, Hugh and Deborra-Lee got married on April 11, 1996.
The couple wanted to start a family but experienced tragic losses. Deborra-Lee suffered two miscarriages, and then the couple decided to adopt. Hugh and Deborra-Lee adopted son Oscar Maximilian Jackman, born in May 2000, and daughter Ava Eliot Jackman, born in 2005.
«Being a parent is so interesting, and they both made me smarter than I could be on my own», - Deborra-Lee shared with People in November 2020. «But when you’re a parent, you can’t lie to them or yourself. They shine a light on every one of your flaws, your Achilles' heel, anything. You have to look at yourself».
She continued, «When you meet, you literally present the best version of yourself. When you hit the dance floor, you think: okay, I’m pulling out my best moves here, I’m making my best lines, I’m wearing my best clothes. How do you transition from that person to really being yourself? The version with sweatpants… Until you feel comfortable with your partner, you really don’t know if you’re right together. So literally from day one, Deb and I had that feeling».
On their 25th anniversary, Hugh posted a beautiful post for Deborra on Instagram. «Being married to you, Deb, is as natural as breathing», - Hugh began the caption to his post, which featured a series of photos from the couple’s wedding on April 11, 1996. «Almost from the moment we met… I knew our destiny was to be together. Over our 25 years — our love has only deepened. The fun, excitement, and adventure have become even more exhilarating; the learning even greater. I am forever grateful that we share our love, our life — and our family together. We are just getting started. Deb, I love you with all my heart!»
Unfortunately, Hugh and Deborra announced their divorce on September 15, 2023. «We have been blessed to share almost three decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage», - they said in a joint statement. «We begin this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness. We greatly appreciate your understanding and respect for our private lives as our family navigates this transition in our lives». They concluded their statement by writing, «This is the only statement we will make»
Five months before announcing their divorce, Hugh and Deborra celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary. The beloved actor and Deborra lived in marriage for almost three decades and supported each other through personal and professional challenges, including a 13-year age difference.
So, who is Deborra-Lee Furness? And how did this love story begin — and ultimately end? Learn more about Hugh Jackman’s ex-wife below.
During the 1980s, the actress appeared in several films and TV series, including the 1988 film «Shame», - for which she received critical acclaim and won numerous awards. In 1995, Deborra-Lee met Hugh on the set of the TV series «Correlli», - in which she appeared in five episodes. About a year later, Hugh and Deborra-Lee got married on April 11, 1996.
The couple wanted to start a family but experienced tragic losses. Deborra-Lee suffered two miscarriages, and then the couple decided to adopt. Hugh and Deborra-Lee adopted son Oscar Maximilian Jackman, born in May 2000, and daughter Ava Eliot Jackman, born in 2005.
«Being a parent is so interesting, and they both made me smarter than I could be on my own», - Deborra-Lee shared with People in November 2020. «But when you’re a parent, you can’t lie to them or yourself. They shine a light on every one of your flaws, your Achilles' heel, anything. You have to look at yourself».
She continued, «When you meet, you literally present the best version of yourself. When you hit the dance floor, you think: okay, I’m pulling out my best moves here, I’m making my best lines, I’m wearing my best clothes. How do you transition from that person to really being yourself? The version with sweatpants… Until you feel comfortable with your partner, you really don’t know if you’re right together. So literally from day one, Deb and I had that feeling».
On their 25th anniversary, Hugh posted a beautiful post for Deborra on Instagram. «Being married to you, Deb, is as natural as breathing», - Hugh began the caption to his post, which featured a series of photos from the couple’s wedding on April 11, 1996. «Almost from the moment we met… I knew our destiny was to be together. Over our 25 years — our love has only deepened. The fun, excitement, and adventure have become even more exhilarating; the learning even greater. I am forever grateful that we share our love, our life — and our family together. We are just getting started. Deb, I love you with all my heart!»
Unfortunately, Hugh and Deborra announced their divorce on September 15, 2023. «We have been blessed to share almost three decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage», - they said in a joint statement. «We begin this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness. We greatly appreciate your understanding and respect for our private lives as our family navigates this transition in our lives». They concluded their statement by writing, «This is the only statement we will make»
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