2023-09-15 20:57:16
Hollywood star Hugh Jackman announced that he has separated from his wife, director Deborra-Lee Furness, after 27 years of marriage.
As announced in a press release, the breakup occurred amicably.
“We have been blessed to share almost three 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,” the couple stated in a joint statement published by the magazine People.
In the same document they assured that their family will continue to be their “highest priority” and asked for privacy, warning that it is the only statement they will give in this regard.
Jackman, 54, and Deborra-Lee, 67, have two children: Oscar, 23, and Ava, 18. The last time they were seen together in public was in July at the Wimbledon men’s final and in May, on the red carpet at the Met Gala.
The love story that ends
They both met in 1995, when they were starring in the series Correct them. Lee was then an established actress and Jackman a promise in the industry.
According to the EFE agency, in less than a year they got engaged and their wedding took place on April 11, 1996. Over time they became one of the strongest couples in Hollywood, going through many difficult moments together such as several abortions, assisted fertilization and the actor’s skin cancer.
The star of X-Men o The Wolverine He had written an emotional message on Instagram some time ago celebrating his 27th wedding anniversary, in which he highlighted the “beautiful family” they had formed together and showed admiration for Lee.
“Your laughter, your spirit, generosity, humor, sass, bravery and loyalty are an incredible gift to me,” Jackman wrote.
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