Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness call it quits after 27 years of marriage

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness have announced their shock split after 27 years of marriage. The couple, who met on the set of an Australian TV show in 1995 and tied the knot in 1996, shared a joint statement with People magazine on Friday, confirming their separation. “We have been blessed to share almost 3 decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage,” they wrote. “Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth.” The pair added that their family has been and always will be their highest priority, and that they will undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness. They also asked for privacy as they navigate this transition in their lives. Jackman, 54, and Furness, 66, are parents to two adopted children: son Oscar, 23, and daughter Ava, 18. The couple were last seen together at the Met Gala in New York in May, where they looked happy and glamorous on the red carpet. The Australian actors have