Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness have announced they’re separating after 27 years of marriage. The news comes by way of a statement to People: “We have been blessed to share almost three 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,” the joint statement reads. “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.”
In the event that you have follow-up questions, don’t. The pair concludes the statement with: “This is the sole statement either of us will make.”
They met while appearing on Australian TV show Corelli in 1995 and were married less than a year later. Furness was well-known in Australia when they met, and Jackman has since become an international star, known for his work in film and theater. He played Wolverine in the X-Men franchise and recently starred in The Greatest Showman. He also recently performed in The Music Man on Broadway.
They share two children, Oscar, 23, and Ava, 18. The last public appearance they made together was in July at the Wimbledon men’s finals.