Hugh Jackman & Wife Deborra-Lee Furness SPLIT After 27 Years Of Marriage
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00:00 Hugh Jackman and his wife Debra Lee Furness are amicably ending their marriage after 27
00:05 years together.
00:06 The pair shared the shocking news with People on Friday, saying in a statement,
00:11 "We have been blessed to share almost three decades together as husband and wife in a
00:15 wonderful loving marriage.
00:17 Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth."
00:23 The former couple share two kids together, 23-year-old Oscar and 18-year-old Ava.
00:28 "Our family has been and always will be our highest priority.
00:33 We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love and kindness.
00:37 We greatly appreciate your understanding and respecting our privacy as our family navigates
00:42 this transition in all our lives," they shared.
00:45 According to the outlet, the duo signed the update, Deb and Hugh Jackman, and added, quote,
00:50 "This is the sole statement either of us will make."
00:53 The unexpected news comes just months after Hugh praised Debra Lee in April for their
00:59 anniversary on Instagram, gushing,
01:01 "I love you Deb.
01:02 Today is our 27th wedding anniversary.
01:05 27 years.
01:07 I love you so much.
01:08 Together we have created a beautiful family and life.
01:11 Your laughter, your spirit, generosity, humor, cheekiness, courage and loyalty is an incredible
01:17 gift to me.
01:18 I love you with all my heart."
01:20 The duo did not tell the publication if they have plans to officially file for divorce.
01:25 Access Hollywood has reached out for comment.
01:28 Hugh and Debra Lee have been by each other's side through it all for nearly three decades
01:33 and were just spotted together in July 2023 at Wimbledon.
01:37 In August 2022, Access Hollywood spoke to the pair on a date night at the USTA Foundation
01:44 Opening Night Gala, where they stood arm-in-arm and praised Serena Williams.
01:49 "How excited are you?
01:51 Hello, you both look beautiful tonight.
01:52 How excited are you both to see Serena play?"
01:54 "Incredible."
01:55 "This is a moment in history."
01:56 "Historic moment."
01:57 "Yeah, we're super, super excited.
01:58 And then to see Nick after, the Curious in Coquemogas."
02:02 "New Aussies."
02:03 "It's a good Aussie night as well.
02:04 So it's a really great night for us."
02:05 "And big tennis fans, Serena, obviously woman of the night.
02:09 Why is she such an inspiration to people everywhere?"
02:12 "Her courage, her talent, her ability and her determination.
02:18 To name a few adjectives."
02:19 "She's a trailblazer.
02:20 You know, she's changed the game forever.
02:21 And I think she's an extraordinary talent and so inspirational.
02:22 And we're so happy to celebrate her here tonight."
02:23 "Thank you so much.
02:24 And Hugh, are we going to be seeing you on screen again?
02:25 We love seeing you in the Music Man."
02:26 "Thank you.
02:27 I hope you'll see me on screen again.
02:28 I will.
02:29 Actually, I've got a film coming out called The Sun.
02:30 So, but hopefully, yes, there'll be more movies."
02:31 "Amazing.
02:32 Thank you so much.
02:33 Enjoy your night."
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