Hugh Jackman decided to leave his family after 54 years. About the reasons a year after the breakup

Australian handsome Hugh Jackman has been an exemplary family man for many years and had a reputation as a loving husband. His chosen one was the American actress Deborra-Lee Furness, 13 years older than him.

This couple was predicted to soon separate, and even some friends believed that this marriage would not last long. However, the acting couple was able to surprise everyone – they lived together for 27 years. What a shock for fans was the news of Jackman and Furness’s divorce. The actors made a very vague statement, describing the situation in general terms. A year after the breakup, let’s try again to figure out why this love story came to an end.

A love story that seemed flawless

The actors met in 1995 on the set of the TV series Corelli. Moreover, Deborah-Lee Furness was already an established famous actress, and Jackman was her fan. The relationship between the colleagues quickly went beyond the set and the 6-month romance ended in marriage. The couple’s friends were skeptical about this relationship due to the noticeable age difference. But the lovers did not pay attention to the gossip, but enjoyed their happiness. In 2000, the couple adopted a boy named Oscar, and in 2005, a girl named Ava.

From the outside, the couple seemed absolutely happy – successful careers, two children, touching relationships. Jackman and Furness shared romantic anniversary wishes on social media every year. In 2012, Deborra-Lee presented her husband with a Tony Award for his fruitful work on Broadway. In 2013, they shone at the Oscars. In 2020, Jackman made a loud confession that he was “more in love with his wife than ever.” The secret to the happy family life of the star couple, according to them, lay in joint meditations and scheduling in such a way as not to be apart for longer than 2 weeks. In frequent interviews, the actors said that it was easy for them to be together, they understood each other. Deborra even helped her husband memorize lines from scripts and plays.

On April 11, 2023, the couple touchingly celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary, sharing heartfelt photos from the family celebration with fans. And already on September 15 of the same year, a divorce announcement was suddenly made. The decision was mutual, and the actors assured that they remained in excellent relations. But what happened? Why did such a seemingly happy couple break up?

New facts about Jackman and Furness’s divorce

A source close to the couple said that the actors’ children had grown up and they realized that the ties that held them together were no longer as strong as before.

According to another insider, the cooling in the relationship began a long time ago and the spouses began to look more like friends than husband and wife. During the Covid-19 pandemic, even friendly relations have experienced a crisis. Forced isolation in quarantine and lack of filming did not benefit two creative and ambitious people.

There was even a version put forward that Jackman was actually secretly gay, and the marriage was needed only as a cover. This absurd claim was refuted by Furness herself. Even today, Western celebrities do not need to hide their gay orientation, and the public has long been accustomed to coming out.

Recently, information began to appear in the press about Jackman’s affair with actress Sutton Foster. The woman is his partner in the Broadway show “The Music Man.” What adds spice to the story is that Foster is married. Rumor has it that Hugh has long been in love with his partner in the musical. Perhaps this was one of the reasons for separating from his wife. It was actively discussed in the acting community that Jackman was crazy about Sutton from the moment he met her. And one of the insiders commented on the celebrity’s behavior: “He followed her everywhere like a puppy!” Officially, the actors and colleagues do not confirm the rumors about their romance, but they are in no hurry to refute them. This undoubtedly piques the interest of fans. What is this: a carefully hidden truth or a well-thought-out PR campaign to increase ratings? It’s hard to say yet. Perhaps in the near future celebrities will clarify this very spicy story. Another source from the close circle of the Hollywood handsome man assures that at this stage the actor is not striving for a new romantic relationship and all he is interested in is work.

Jackman and Furness are building a new life, without each other. The actors remained friends. Hugh even traditionally congratulated Deborra-Lee on her next anniversary, and she helped him celebrate his 55th birthday. It took place in a close circle of relatives and friends.

Jackman is now actively immersed in work after a long lull, during which he came to his senses after breaking up with his wife. The actor continues to take part in the show “The Music Man” and is preparing to star in new films. Furness is also active, appearing in public and giving interviews. In one of them, she noted that change is a little scary, but at the same time called it the greatest gift. But she rated her plans for the future as “exciting.”

Fans are watching with interest Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness. Now all the time of the former spouses is absorbed in work. But who knows what will happen next. Perhaps statements about new novels and plans for the future are just around the corner. For one thing, these celebrities certainly don’t lack the ability to intrigue the public. All that remains is to wish them happiness and further creative success.