Hugh Jackman and Wife Deborra-Lee Furness to Divorce After 27 Years

By Tanzila Rani Sep, 16, 2023

Longtime Couple Met on Set in 1995

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Married in 1996 and Adopted Two Children

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Were Seen Together in Public as Recently as July

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Jackman Frequently Praised Furness on Social Media

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Couple Asks for Privacy During "Transition"

[{"selector":"#anim-25331783-aa76-4cdd-9407-f8da64cf189f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(2.6553336349779264%, -2.4626483000056263%) scale(0.8546511627906976)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] In their joint statement, Jackman and Furness asked for privacy as they navigate this "transition" in their lives. They said they will not be making any further comments about their separation.