Hugh Jackman and his wife, Deborra-lee, have decided to end their marriage. In an exclusive statement shared with PEOPLE, the couple expressed their gratitude for nearly three decades of a wonderful and loving marriage. They have now chosen to separate to focus on their individual growth.
The well-being of their family remains their top priority, and they embark on this new chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness. They sincerely appreciate everyone’s understanding in respecting their privacy as their family navigates through this transition in their lives.
The statement, bearing the signatures of “Deb and Hugh Jackman,” emphasizes that this will be the only statement they make regarding their separation.
The Australian couple, who are parents to two children, Oscar (23) and Ava (18), had been married for 27 years. Their love story began in 1995 when they met on the set of the Australian TV series Corelli. Despite Deb’s established acting career and Hugh’s emergence as a promising actor fresh out of drama school, they quickly fell in love. Hugh fondly recalled their first meeting in 2017, sharing how Deb’s star power left a lasting impression on him.
They tied the knot on April 11, 1996, and over the years, they became one of Hollywood’s most cherished couples.
On their 27th wedding anniversary in April, the star of “The Greatest Showman” took to Instagram to express his deep love and appreciation for Deb, highlighting the beautiful family and life they had created together. He praised her laughter, spirit, generosity, humor, cheekiness, courage, and loyalty as precious gifts in his life.
Their most recent public appearances together included the Met Gala in May and their attendance at the Wimbledon men’s finals in July.
