- Hugh Jackman and his ex Deborra-Lee Furness are parents to two amazing mixed-race adopted kids.
- The couple split to pursue individual growth after close to three decades together.
- Jackman, who was devoted to Furness, opened up about his experience being a father to kids Oscar and Ava.
Hugh Jackman and his ex Deborra-Lee Furness share two kids, Oscar, 23, and Ava, 18. Jackman and Furness announced in early September 2023 that they were separating after almost three decades as husband and wife.
The two had been married for 27 years and noted that their separation was amicable, as their journey was shifting, forcing them to pursue individual growth. Jackman and Furness said their family will remain their highest priority.
On the pair’s 27th anniversary, a few months before they announced their separation, Jackman shared a sweet post celebrating Furness. “I love you so much. Together we created a beautiful family. And life,” he wrote partly. He added that Furness’ laughter, spirit, generosity, humor, cheekiness, loyalty, and courage were a wonderful gift to him.
Jackman and Furness met in 1995 on the set of the Australian drama series “Corelli,” where the actress was the lead. The series was the actor’s first job after drama school, but Furness was already a big star whom everyone loved. When Furness greeted Jackman, the actor knew he really liked her and saw that she was absolutely beautiful.
However, Jackman didn’t want to fall for the leading lady, so six weeks into the shoot, when he realized he had a crush on Furness, he didn’t speak to her for a week.
But during a party the actor threw later, he admitted to Furness that he had a crush on her, and he was surprised to find out that the actress had a crush on him too. Their romance blossomed from that day.
However, Jackman didn’t want to fall for the leading lady, so six weeks into the shoot, when he realized he had a crush on Furness, he didn’t speak to her for a week.
But during a party the actor threw later, he admitted to Furness that he had a crush on her, and he was surprised to find out that the actress had a crush on him too. Their romance blossomed from that day..
