The couple met in 1995 on the set of an Australian television show where both were actors. Deborra-lee Furness at the time was the more established of the two. They married in 1996 and had two children: Oscar, now 23, and Ava, now 18. Jackman also ascended to major stardom in Hollywood and on Broadway.
Your laughter, your spirit, generosity, humor, cheekiness, courage and loyalty is an incredible gift to me. I love you with all my heart." Hugh and Deborra-Lee Jackman are the parents of two children, whom they adopted as young children: Oscar, 23 and Ava, 18. “To be clear, Deb and I always wanted to adopt.
What's the age difference between Hugh Jackman and his wife?
Though Deborra-lee Jackman is 13 years older than her husband, she apparently acts a lot younger. “I'm literally the adult in the relationship," Hugh Jackman told People in 2017. "She's just like a little kid.
The pair decided to adopt Oscar as a newborn after Furness suffered multiple miscarriages. “It was not easy. It was difficult, obviously particularly on Deb,” the “Wolverine” star told People in 2017.
“After the past few years, the love they had for each other turned more into a friendship which got broken during Covid, as the lockdown didn't help their marriage at all and really put a strain on their relationship,” the source said. “They worked on it and couldn't get it back.
"I remember thinking, 'I like this girl. ' " Despite his initial interest, it took Jackman a few weeks before he was ready to tell Furness how he felt about her. "Deb and I were already best friends, and I realized I've got a crush on my leading lady," he explained.
NEW YORK, June 10 (UPI) -- Hugh Jackman no longer has a headful of hair. The 45-year-old actor has shaved his head in order to prepare for his role in Pan. Jackman will portray Blackbeard in the film, and posted a photo of his new look Tuesday on Instagram. He included the caption, "Blackbeard is born.
Bachelor of Arts in Communications, 1991. Australian native Hugh Jackman made his first major US film appearance as Wolverine in the first installment of the X-Men franchise, a role he reprised in the enormously successful X2 and X-Men: The Last Stand in 2006.
Hugh Jackman Says He Damaged His Vocal Cords Playing Wolverine By 'Grunting' and 'Yelling' Actor Hugh Jackman, known for his role as the Wolverine, said that he might have permanently damaged his vocal cords by constantly grunting and yelling.
Jackman grew up in Sydney, and he made his acting debut as King Arthur in a production of Camelot when he was just five years old. After graduating in 1991 from the University of Technology, Sydney, with a degree in communications, Jackman began working temporary jobs to pay for classes at the Actors Centre Australia.
Following the departure of his mother, Hugh was raised in Sydney by his father Christopher alongside siblings Ian and Ralph. His sisters Zoe and Sonia accompanied their mother overseas following her divorce from Christopher.
At Chelsea's magnificent 100 Eleventh Avenue building, a development designed by esteemed French architect Jean Nouvel, Jackman has purchased the penthouse. And his new home has sweeping sunrise views even the finest flat white couldn't improve…
In 2021, Jackman and Deborra-lee fulfilled a lifelong ambition to design their own home. Their waterfront dream house is located in a quiet area of East Hampton in New York.
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness created a waterfront compound in East Hampton's Northwest Woods by purchasing two side-by-side properties in 2014 and 2015. Get In-Depth Insights and Exclusive Content Delivered Direct to You.
The couple planned to have children naturally and then adopt later in life, Jackman told The Herald Sun in a 2011 profile, but things didn't go to plan, and Furness went through two miscarriages after IVF courses.
As of late 2023, Hugh Jackman's net worth is estimated at a staggering $180 million (via Parade). This impressive figure is a testament to his successful career in both film and stage. Throughout his career, Jackman has demonstrated a remarkable ability to command high salaries for his roles.
