A love story that lasted decades is nothing short of remarkable in an age where celebrity marriages frequently make headlines for their short duration. Therefore, when it was revealed that Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness were separating after 27 years of marriage, the world as a whole could not help but feel sad.
The Australian actors fell in love almost right away after meeting on the set of the Australian TV series Correlli in 1995. Furness played Louisa Correlli, a prison psychologist, in the series.
But it seems that nothing lasts forever. However, the couple did attempt to repair their marriage at an earlier point. Even the X-Men actor was ecstatic and appreciative when the Crossover Dreams actress chose to give their marriage another chance prior to their separation.
Reflecting on Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness’ 27 Years of Marriage
They first connected in 1995 while working together on the set of the 10-episode Australian TV drama Correlli, in which Hugh Jackman portrayed a prisoner who had experienced trauma during his arrest. And Deborra-Lee Furness played the prison psychologist Louisa Correlli, trying to help Jackman regain his memory.
In 2017, the actor told Jess Cagle of PEOPLE:
“My first job out of drama school—it was a massive break for me. I was really scared. Deb, she was a big star. I get picked up, and Deb is in the front seat of the car. I’ll never forget. 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.’”
The actor, 54, added:
“I remember thinking, ‘I like this girl.’”
Everyone on the set had a crush on Furness, but Jackman boasted that he was the lucky guy who got to ask her out. In 2018, Jenny Cooney’s podcast Aussies in Hollywood featured the Bad Education actor, who revealed the following:
“I knew very early. I knew before Deb knew, even when she tried to break up with me, I knew. I managed to talk her out of it, thank God. I’m a very indecisive person, you know this about me, Deb really knows this about me. I can count on one hand the amount of times in my life anything has felt that clear to me.”
However, with her, Jackman added:
“I just knew 100 percent…I even knew when she was trying to work out reasons to break up with me…That is grace, as far as I’m concerned.”
Hugh Jackman And Deborra-Lee Furness Announce Their Separation
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness‘ relationship has always been among the most romantic in Hollywood history. The Deadpool 3 actor and the Cool Change actress have shared ups and downs for close to thirty years, always being transparent with the public in the process.
However, they finally announced their separation to the public in September 2023.
“Deb and Hugh Jackman” confirmed the news in an exclusive statement to PEOPLE and shared the announcement as follows:
“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. 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 final line of the “Deb and Hugh Jackman” statement reads:
“This is the sole statement either of us will make.”
Furness and Jackman adopted two children after the actress reportedly experienced two miscarriages. The former couple tied the knot on April 11, 1996, and over time their pair grew a devoted fan base.
Well, we wish both the celebrities and their kids the strength and happiness they deserve in the next phase of their lives.
Source- PEOPLE; Aussies in Hollywood; PEOPLE
