Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Jackman are divorcing! The couple sent an exclusive press release to the American media People explaining that the two future ex-spouses are taking different paths while still making their family a priority.
Hugh Jackman, 54, and Deborra-lee Jackman, 67, divorce after 27 years of marriage! They announced the news through a press release sent exclusively to the American media People. “We have been blessed to share nearly 3 decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful and loving marriage. Our journey is now changing and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth”they shared, before continuing: “Our family has been and always will be our highest priority. We enter this next chapter with gratitude, love and kindness. We greatly appreciate your understanding of respecting our privacy as our family navigates this transition in all of our lives.” However, they also assured our colleagues that this decision was taken amicably. The message was co-signed by the two actors who concluded: “That’s the only statement either of us will make.”
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Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Jackman: a look back at their meeting in 1995
The two actors met in 1995 on the set of the Australian television series Corelli. They then fell madly in love with each other and had not left each other since. Deborra-lee Jackman was already a renowned actress in the country at the time and Hugh Jackman was just starting his career out of drama school. Their love was so strong that they decided to get married after only a year of dating. “Deb, she was a big star… I get picked up and Deb is in the front seat of the car. I’ll never forget”the actor shared with People remembering their first meeting, and continuing: “She took off her seat belt, turned around, reached out, took off her sunglasses and said: ‘Hi, my name is Deborra-lee Furness, nice to meet you.’ I remember thinking: ‘I like this girl.’”
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Jackman adopted two children
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The Australian couple adopted two children during their marriage: Oscar Maximilian23 years old and Ava Eliott, 18 years old. Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Jackman tried for several years to have children, but the actress suffered many painful miscarriages. “Let me be clear: Deb and I always wanted to adopt.”he said during an interview on ABC. “But obviously we tried, and it didn’t work. It was a difficult moment.”
