In what came as a shock for fans around the world, Hollywood power couple Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Furness on Friday issued a statement saying that they are getting divorce. Hugh Jackman-Deborra-lee Furness divorce came as a shock for fans around the world as the duo had been husband and wife for the past 27 years. Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Furness were quoted by a US Magazine saying that their journey is now shifting and this is the reason why they both have decided to part ways despite sharing almost 3 decades of 'loving marriage'. Now, the question arises what is Hugh Jackman-Deborra-lee Furness divorce reason or what went wrong between Deborra-lee Furness and the Wolverine actor Hugh Jackman? Below is what the official statement says-
What went wrong between Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Furness?
Deborra-lee Furness and Jackman were quoted saying, "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..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...This is the sole statement either of us will make."
For the unversed, Hugh Jackman 54, Deborra-lee, 67, share two children- son Oscar, 23, and daughter Ava, 18. Interestingly, Hugh Jackman-Deborra-lee Furness split comes just 7 months after the X-Men fame actor shared his advice on how his marriage had lasted almost three decades. Jackman in one of his earlier interviews had said, "I think honesty and intimacy and making time. You can't just assume that things will just tick along. You have to make time," the movie star told Smooth Radio's Myleene Klass while promoting his film..And intimacy is about really sharing what you're going through, feelings and checking in with the other person, checking in what they need from you, checking in, how they're doing, checking and beyond."
"We have time together every morning, so we make sure as the day can get away from you. And sometimes in the evening, I'm sorry, that's not the best version of me by the evening. I'm tired, I want to check out. I run out of words for the day. They say men have 2,000 words a day," added Jackman.
It is pertinent to mention here that Hugh and Deborra's actual reason for the breakup has been kept under wraps. However, seeing the years of marriage they spent together, it can be said that the couple has mutually parted ways and there might be no foul play or cheating scandals.
Hugh and Deborra-lee met on the set of the Australian TV show Correlli back in 1995 and got married just a year later.
What did fans say on Hugh Jackman's divorce?
A user wrote, "I'm shocked to hear Hugh Jackman & Deborra-lee Furness have split. Seriously, if what I perceived as the strongest tinsel town couple couldn't get to "until death us do part," what hope do mere mortals have? Stand by for all of the conspiracies of affairs, etc, to surface."
Another user wrote, "Their age difference finally caught up with them."
One more user wrote, "In other words, He’s way too good looking to be with her and he’s looking to upgrade"
"Didn't know he was even married. He married her before the fame and riches and without a prenup it was better to stick it out, is my guess," wrote another user.
It is pertinent to mention here that Hollywood has been witnessing heartbreaking divorces. Recently, Hollywood actor and pop star Joe Jonas announced his divorce with actress Sophie Turner. Joe ended his 4 years of marriage with Sophie amid various reports claiming that the Game of Thrones actress wanted to move back to England due to her 'partying' lifestyle. Apart from them, Britney Spears and Sam Asghari also filed for divorce amid allegations that the pop star cheated her husband with a staff in their house.