Hugh Jackman, 54, and Deborra-Lee Furness, 67, first crossed paths on the set of the Australian TV show ‘Correlli’ in 1995. Jackman later confessed that it was love at first sight for him. Despite his strong feelings, he initially refrained from acting on them, considering it ‘unprofessional and embarrassing.’ However, Jackman eventually mustered the courage to invite Deborra to a dinner party, where they both discovered that their admiration for each other was mutual.
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness exchanged vows on April 11, 1996, in a heartfelt ceremony held at a church outside Melbourne, Australia. At the time of their marriage, Jackman was 27, while Deborra was 40.
Shortly after their wedding, the couple faced significant challenges in their desire to start a family. They experienced multiple miscarriages, which tested their resolve. In 2000, Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness embraced parenthood by adopting their son Oscar. Five years later, they expanded their family once more through the adoption of their daughter Ava.
In April of this year, Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness commemorated their 27th wedding anniversary in the vibrant heart of New York City. Jackman expressed his love for his wife on social media, sharing a cherished photograph of the two of them.
Despite their enduring love and a journey filled with shared joys and challenges, Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness recently announced their separation. In a joint statement, they expressed gratitude for nearly three decades together and emphasized their commitment to their family’s well-being.
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