Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness Split After 27 Years Together _ E! News

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00:00 Hugh Jackman and wife Deborah Lee Furness split after 27 years of marriage.

00:06 The couple reveals their plans to separate in an exclusive statement to People, sharing,

00:12 "We have been blessed to share almost three decades together, as husband and wife, in

00:17 a wonderful, loving marriage.

00:20 Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth."

00:27 They continue, "Our family has been and always will be our highest priority.

00:32 We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love and kindness.

00:38 We greatly appreciate your understanding and respecting our privacy as our family navigates

00:43 this transition in all of our lives."

00:46 The statement is signed Deb and Hugh Jackman and concludes, "This is the sole statement

00:52 either of us will make."

00:54 E! News has reached out to reps for the couple but did not immediately hear back.

00:58 The pair share two children together.

01:01 Hugh and Deborah met on the set of the Australian TV series Corelli in 1995.

01:07 And as the actors explained in a 2013 interview with 60 Minutes Australia, they shared an

01:14 instant connection.

01:16 "I knew pretty soon in, but it was also my first job.

01:21 Deborah's a leading lady and I was fully aware this was a cliche and I was probably being

01:25 ridiculous.

01:26 So I backed off.

01:27 But right from the beginning we were great friends.

01:29 Agree?"

01:30 "Agreed."

01:31 "Were you reluctant?"

01:32 "So reluctant.

01:33 My new year's resolution was I'm not dating any actors and definitely none under 30.

01:38 Meet my husband."

01:41 Their last red carpet appearance together was at the Met Gala back in May.

01:45 The month prior, Hugh posted a tribute to Deborah on the pair's 27th wedding anniversary,

01:51 writing on Instagram, "I love you, Deb.

01:53 Today is our 27th wedding anniversary.

01:56 27 years.

01:57 I love you so much.

01:59 Together we have created a beautiful family and life.

02:02 Your laughter, your spirit, generosity, humor, cheekiness, courage and loyalty is an incredible

02:09 gift to me.

02:10 I love you with all my heart."

02:12 "I love you too."

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