Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman and his wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, have shared their decision to separate after 27 years of marriage.
The couple issued a joint statement to People, expressing their gratitude for having spent nearly three decades together in a loving and wonderful marriage. They noted that their journey was now shifting, and they had chosen to separate to pursue their individual personal growth. Despite this decision, they emphasized that their family would always remain their highest priority.
Jackman and Furness were appreciative of the understanding and respect for their privacy as they navigated this transition in their lives. They approached this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness.
The couple married in 1996 and has since been a prominent and enduring presence in the entertainment industry.
The joint statement, signed by “Deb and Hugh Jackman,” concluded by stating that this would be the only statement made by either of them regarding their separation.