After 27 years of marriage, Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness announced they are separating.
They shared the news of their decision through a joint statement with People.
“We have been blessed to share almost 3 decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage. Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth,” the couple wrote.
“Our family has been and always will be our highest priority. We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness. We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family navigates this transition in all of our lives.”
The couple married in 1996 and have two children together, son Oscar, 23, and daughter Ava, 18.
Jackman and Furness, who is 13 years his senior, met in 1995 while filming the Australian TV series Correlli.
“She took off her seatbelt and she turned around and put out her hand and took off her sunglasses and said, ‘Hi, I’m Deborra-lee Furness, nice to meet you.’ I remember thinking, ‘I like this girl,’” Jackman recalled.
Despite the age gap, they both knew they were meant for one another and tied the knot just a year following their first meeting.
On their 27th wedding anniversary, the actor shared a lovely photo of him and his wife with even lovelier caption.
“I love you Deb. Today is our 27th wedding anniversary. 27 YEARS!! I love you so much,” he captioned the photo which showed them smiling. “Together we have created a beautiful family. And life. Your laughter, your spirit, generosity, humor, cheekiness, courage and loyalty is an incredible gift to me. I love you with all my heart.”
Both Jackman and Furness said the statement they made regarding their separation would be the sole either of them would make.
Fans were left heartbroken, but many said they could feel something was off between the couple when they spotted Furness all by her self in New York with her wedding ring noticeably missing.
She was spotted entering a car, dressed all in black, and without the ring on her finger.
As they both navigate their new journey, we wish them the best.
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