Hugh Jackman and his wife Deborra-lee have amicably decided to end their marriage. The ex-couple was married for 27 years! They have now shared a joint statement announcing their decision of going separate ways.
According to PEOPLE, Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee said in a statement, "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. 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," read the statement further.
The statement, signed “Deb and Hugh Jackman," concludes, "This is the sole statement either of us will make."
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee share two adopted children, namely Oscar, 23, and Ava, 18.
The duo started dating each other after meeting on the sets of Australian TV series 'Corelli' in 1995. They got married within a year, on April 11, 1996. Deborra is 13-years older to Hugh in age.
