Hugh Jackman Splits From Wife After 27 Years of Marriage
Hugh Jackman Splits From Wife After 27 Years of Marriage
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00:00 - Thank you, Deborah!
00:01 - Hugh Jackman's almost 30 year love story comes to an end.
00:05 - When I asked my wife to marry me,
00:08 you're nervous, you know it's the right thing.
00:10 But you have to take that leap of faith.
00:12 - The actor and Deborah Lee Furness
00:14 revealing their decision to divorce on Friday.
00:17 Telling People Magazine,
00:18 "We have been blessed to share almost three decades together
00:21 "as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage.
00:24 "Our journey now is shifting
00:26 "and we have decided to separate
00:27 "to pursue our individual growth."
00:30 - The thing I always try to maintain with her,
00:32 which is what my dad did with me,
00:33 was it doesn't matter what you do, who you are,
00:38 love what you do,
00:39 and always be respectful of people around you.
00:42 - While they noted it's the sole statement
00:44 either of them will make,
00:45 ET has reached out for comment.
00:48 That's Deborah Lee on Tuesday in New York City
00:50 without her wedding ring.
00:52 And at this year's Met Gala, neither sported rings.
00:57 Same goes for the last time they were spotted together
00:59 in July at Wimbledon.
01:01 - Well, if you're anything like me,
01:03 you wake up asking, "How did we get here?"
01:06 - Back in their statement,
01:07 the two say they're undertaking this next chapter
01:10 with gratitude, love, and kindness.
01:12 Adding that, "Family has been
01:14 "and always will be our highest priority."
01:17 They share two kids, 23-year-old son Oscar
01:20 and 18-year-old daughter Ava.
01:22 - For me, married life gets better and better.
01:25 You know, I was a very, very happy single man
01:27 when I met my wife,
01:28 and the moment I met her, it was like,
01:30 this is 10 times better than this.
01:31 Just continue to be like that.
01:33 - And for the couple, calling it quits
01:35 wasn't a decision to be taken lightly,
01:37 as the romance predates Hugh's A-list stardom
01:40 and his breakthrough Marvel role.
01:42 - There's a war coming.
01:43 You sure you're on the right side?
01:47 - This is my wife, Deborah Lee.
01:48 It is one of the nights of my life.
01:50 It's, oh, Deborah, darling.
01:51 - Oh, it's a lipstick.
01:53 - Yet before "Wolverine" and "The Greatest Showman,"
01:56 the two met in 1995, starring on a TV series
01:59 in their native Australia,
02:01 tying the knot a year later.
02:03 - And there she was, and my heart's gone.
02:05 I skipped a beat, 'cause she was stunning.
02:07 But I was a little intimidated,
02:09 because she was a big star.
02:10 She was just cool.
02:11 And from that moment, we were like best buds.
02:14 - Fast forward to 2023, Hugh shared this sweet tribute
02:17 for their 27th anniversary.
02:19 "Together, we have created a beautiful family and life.
02:22 I love you with all my heart."
02:24 (upbeat music)
02:27 (upbeat music)
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