Hugh Jackman reflects on his difficult year following split from wife Deborra-Lee Furness – but shares some exciting news
Hugh Jackman has opened up about his challenging 2023, marked by his divorce from Deborra-Lee Furness.
The Australian actor, 55, and wife, 67, announced their shock split in September after 27 years of marriage, telling fans they were separating “to pursue our individual growth.”
Yet, amid the personal turmoil, he shared an exciting insight into his professional life, revealing his involvement in the highly anticipated Deadpool 3.
Jackman took to social media to share a series of personal photos from the past year, captioning it “Lost & Found photo dump” at the end of the year. #2023.'
The highlight of this footage was him preparing for his iconic role as Wolverine, sculpting his facial hair for Ryan Reynolds' upcoming film, set for release in July 2024.
Hugh Jackman has opened up about his challenging 2023, marked by his divorce from Deborra-Lee Furness
Still, amid the personal turmoil, he shared an exciting glimpse into his professional life, revealing his involvement in the highly anticipated Deadpool 3.
This image was also shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, with the caption: 'Chops. #Wolverine.”
The photo collection gave fans a glimpse into Jackman's life over the past year.
They included photos of him on the set of Deadpool 3, relaxing walks through Central Park and one of him enjoying a martini cocktail.
Jackman took to social media to share a series of personal photos from the past year, captioning it “Lost & Found photo dump” at the end of the year. #2023'
This included photos of him on the set of Deadpool 3, leisurely walks through Central Park and one of him enjoying a martini cocktail.
Conspicuously absent from these memories, however, was his ex-wife, Deborra-Lee, after their divorce.
Hugh and Deborra-Lee, 67, shocked fans when they announced their split in September.
“We are blessed to have had a beautiful, loving marriage together for almost three decades. Our journey is now changing and we have decided to part ways to pursue our individual growth,” the couple said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE.
Hugh and Deborra-Lee shocked fans when they announced they were divorcing in September
'Our family is and will remain 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 goes through this transition.”
The former couple signed the statement as “Deb and Hugh Jackman,” adding, “This is the only statement either of us will make.”
The couple tied the knot in 1996 after crossing paths on the set of Correlli in 1995.
Over the course of their marriage, they adopted two children: son Oscar, 23, and daughter Ava, 18.