Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness at the 2023 Oscars.Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Jackman announced their divorce in September 2023 after 27 years of marriage.“We have been blessed to share almost 3 decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage. Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth,“the parents of two told PEOPLEon Sept. 15 in an exclusive statement.“Our family has been and always will be our highest priority. We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness. We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family navigates this transition in all of our lives.“Look back at their relationship through photos, from meeting cute in Australia to kissing at the Tonys.
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Jackman announced their divorce in September 2023 after 27 years of marriage.
“We have been blessed to share almost 3 decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage. Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth,“the parents of two told PEOPLEon Sept. 15 in an exclusive statement.
“Our family has been and always will be our highest priority. We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness. We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family navigates this transition in all of our lives.”
Look back at their relationship through photos, from meeting cute in Australia to kissing at the Tonys.
01of 09Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Jackman in a Throwback PhotoHugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Jackman in a Throwback Photo.Hugh Jackman/Twitter"Once upon a time…” Hugh captioned this adorable pic from their early days,posted to his Twitter account in 2015.
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Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Jackman in a Throwback Photo
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Jackman in a Throwback Photo.Hugh Jackman/Twitter
Hugh Jackman/Twitter
“Once upon a time…” Hugh captioned this adorable pic from their early days,posted to his Twitter account in 2015.
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Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Jackman at the Australian Film Industry Awards in 1997
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Jackman at the Australian Film Industry Awards in 1997.Patrick Riviere/Getty
Patrick Riviere/Getty
03of 09Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Jackman’s WeddingHugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Jackman’s Wedding.Hugh Jackman/InstagramOver the course of their 27 years of marriage, the two have shared throwback photos from their wedding, where Deborra-lee wore a pearl choker and Hugh wore white tie.“Being married to you Deb is as natural as breathing,“Hugh wrote when sharing this photo on their 25th anniversary.
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Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Jackman’s Wedding
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Jackman’s Wedding.Hugh Jackman/Instagram
Over the course of their 27 years of marriage, the two have shared throwback photos from their wedding, where Deborra-lee wore a pearl choker and Hugh wore white tie.
“Being married to you Deb is as natural as breathing,“Hugh wrote when sharing this photo on their 25th anniversary.
04of 09Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Jackman at a Pre-Oscars Party in 2002Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Jackman at a Pre-Oscars Party in 2002.Kevin Winter/Getty“It gets better and better, I can honestly say that,”Hugh once told Ellen DeGeneresof the pair’s marriage. “She’s the greatest thing that ever happened to me.”
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Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Jackman at a Pre-Oscars Party in 2002
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Jackman at a Pre-Oscars Party in 2002.Kevin Winter/Getty
Kevin Winter/Getty
“It gets better and better, I can honestly say that,”Hugh once told Ellen DeGeneresof the pair’s marriage. “She’s the greatest thing that ever happened to me.”
05of 09Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Jackman at the 2004 TonysHugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Jackman at the 2004 Tonys.Gregory Pace/FilmMagicThe two shared a smooch at the Tony Awards, where Hugh won best leading actor in a musical forThe Boy from Oz.
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Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Jackman at the 2004 Tonys
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Jackman at the 2004 Tonys.Gregory Pace/FilmMagic
Gregory Pace/FilmMagic
The two shared a smooch at the Tony Awards, where Hugh won best leading actor in a musical forThe Boy from Oz.
06of 09Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Jackman at the 2011 OscarsHugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Jackman at the 2011 Oscars.Jason Merritt/GettyDeborra-lee was at her husband’s side giving him a smile as he walked the red carpet.
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Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Jackman at the 2011 Oscars
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Jackman at the 2011 Oscars.Jason Merritt/Getty
Jason Merritt/Getty
Deborra-lee was at her husband’s side giving him a smile as he walked the red carpet.
07of 09Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Jackman at the Venice Film Festival in 2022Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Jackman at the Venice Film Festival in 2022.Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via GettyThe two shared a smooch on the Venice red carpet (hey, that’samore) while promoting his filmThe Son.
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Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Jackman at the Venice Film Festival in 2022
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Jackman at the Venice Film Festival in 2022.Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty
The two shared a smooch on the Venice red carpet (hey, that’samore) while promoting his filmThe Son.
08of 09Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Jackman on the BeachHugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Jackman on the Beach.Courtesy of Instagram/@thehughjackmanThe actor frequently posted loving tributes to his wife on his social media, including this post for their 26th anniversary. “Today I celebrate 26 years of marriage to my extraordinary wife. Every single day is filled with so much laughter, joy and backgammon!!!!“he captioned this one.
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Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Jackman on the Beach
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Jackman on the Beach.Courtesy of Instagram/@thehughjackman
Courtesy of Instagram/@thehughjackman
The actor frequently posted loving tributes to his wife on his social media, including this post for their 26th anniversary. “Today I celebrate 26 years of marriage to my extraordinary wife. Every single day is filled with so much laughter, joy and backgammon!!!!“he captioned this one.
09of 09Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Jackman at the 2023 Met GalaHugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Jackman at the 2023 Met Gala.Jamie McCarthy/GettyIn impeccably turned-out black tie as usual, the Jackmans attendedthe Met Gala(where the theme was a tribute to Karl Lagerfeld), their final red carpet as a couple.
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Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Jackman at the 2023 Met Gala
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Jackman at the 2023 Met Gala.Jamie McCarthy/Getty
Jamie McCarthy/Getty
In impeccably turned-out black tie as usual, the Jackmans attendedthe Met Gala(where the theme was a tribute to Karl Lagerfeld), their final red carpet as a couple.
source: people.com
