Hugh Jackman is devastated by the breakup with Deborra-Lee Furness, after 27 years of marriage, and he did not hesitate to express it.
Hugh Jackman is one of the highest-rated actors in Hollywood. The performer born in the city of Sydney, Australia, starred in dozens of blockbuster films such as The Great Trick or Les Misérables, however, his most memorable role is that of the character Wolverine from the X-Men franchise.
Hugh Jackman met her ex-wife, Deborra-Lee Furness in 1995, during the filming of the Australian series Corelli, and instantly fell in love with her. "I knew it very early, I knew it before Deb knew it. Even when she tried to break up with me, she knew it," he had told People magazine some time ago.
It was in April 1996 when Hugh Jackman and Furness got married and began searching for a child. As they had problems conceiving, the couple finally decided to adopt their first son Oscar in 2000. Five years later, they adopted Ava, their second daughter.
Finally, last week, the couple decided to announce their surprising separation, after 27 years of marriage, leaving the entire industry stunned by the unexpected breakup. "Our journey is now changing and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth," the couple said in a statement.
In addition, they asked for understanding to go through that moment as a family, anticipating that they would distance themselves from the press and public opinion: "We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy while our family goes through this transition in all of our lives."
Now, a source close to Hugh Jackman said that the actor is very hurt by the separation from Deborra-Lee Furness, and is trying to recover. Furthermore, he assured that he is "very sad", and that it is a decision they made a long time ago, although they have only now made it effective. "It happened a while ago. Friends and family knew about it," the source explained.
The Australian actor was approached last Saturday by a paparazzi in New York City, where he assured that he does not feel comfortable talking about the subject in an impromptu interview on the street. However, when insisted by the cameraman, he assured that he was having a very difficult time.
