Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee: 27-year long journey which started with love at first sight now ending in divorce — Timeline
Wolverine star Hugh Jackman and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness have announced their separation, signaling the end of a long and enduring love story. This timeline explores their journey, from their first meeting to the recent decision to part ways.
Love at First Sight on the Sets of Correlli (1995)
Hugh Jackman, 54, and Deborra-Lee Furness, 67, first crossed paths on the set of the Australian TV show «Correlli» in 1995. Jackman later confessed that it was love at first sight for him.
Despite his strong feelings, he initially refrained from acting on them, considering it «unprofessional and embarrassing.» He described the situation, saying, «Deb and I were already best friends, and I realized I've got a crush on my leading lady. This is the thing you do not do. It's unprofessional and embarrassing.»
However, Jackman eventually mustered the courage to invite Deborra to a dinner party, where they both discovered that their admiration for each other was mutual.
Wedding Bells in 1996
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness exchanged vows on April 11, 1996, in a heartfelt ceremony held at a church outside Melbourne, Australia. At the time of their marriage, Jackman was 27, while Deborra was 40.
Starting a Family Despite Challenges
Shortly after their wedding, the couple's desire to start a family faced significant challenges. They experienced multiple miscarriages, which tested their resolve. Jackman candidly shared their struggles in a 2017 interview, revealing, «Because of her [Deb's] age, we started [trying] straightaway when we were together. We struggled, a couple of miscarriages, [in vitro fertilization] — it was not easy. It was difficult, obviously particularly on Deb. I remember saying to her, ‘We were always going to
