Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness announce separation after 27 years

Actor Hugh Jackman and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness are reportedly separating after being married for 27 years. According to the magazine People, the Australian couple stated that they have been blessed to spend nearly three decades together. In their statement, they mentioned that their journey is shifting, and they have decided to separate in order to focus on their individual growth. Jackman and Furness first met on the set of the TV show Correlli in 1995. At the time, Furness was an established actress, while Jackman had just graduated from drama school. They got married in April 1996 and later adopted two children who are now 23 and 18 years old. According to the statement in People, the couple emphasized that their family has always been and will continue to be their highest priority. They expressed their gratitude, love, and kindness as they embark on this new chapter in their lives. They also requested understanding and privacy from the public as their family navigates through this transition. The couple concluded their statement by stating that this is the only statement they will be making on the matter. Jackman, known for his portrayal of Wolverine in the X-Men films and his roles in The Greatest Showman and Les Miserables, has frequently shared his love for Furness on social media. On their 27th wedding anniversary, he expressed his deep affection for her and thanked her for the beautiful family and life they have created together. Jackman also shared a post on their silver wedding anniversary in 2021, describing their marriage as natural as breathing. The couple was last seen together in July at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, where they watched a match between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. In April, Jackman informed his fans on social media that he had received a clean bill of health following skin cancer tests. The actor has had several procedures to remove skin cancer since his first diagnosis in 2013.