EXCLUSIVE: Hugh Jackman, 54, is still ‘mourning’ the end of his 27-YEAR marriage to Deborra-Lee Furness and has NO plans to dive straight back into dating – despite being ‘excited’ about the prospect of a future romance
Hugh Jackman is still ‘mourning’ and ‘processing’ his split from wife Deborra-Lee Furness – and has no plans to get back into the dating game, despite rumors to the contrary, insiders have said.
The Wolverine star, 54, and the actress, 67, announced they were ending their marriage after 27 years in a joint statement last month, revealing they had “decided to separate to pursue our individual growth.
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And while it was reported that newly single Hugh was already getting himself back out there, an insider has exclusively confirmed to DailyMail.com that he is in no rush to find love again and has no intention of being a ‘playboy’.
Instead, Hugh is taking time to reflect on his marriage to Deborra-Lee before exploring the ‘exciting and scary’ options single life can offer, with a separate source shutting down claims he has turned to Australian star Betty Who for support.
Hugh Jackman, 54, separated from his wife Deborra-Lee Furness, 67, after 27 years of marriage.
The Wolverine star has no intention of being a playboy amid his return to singlehood
“Hugh and Deborra have a tremendous amount of respect for each other and want to see each other do well in life, whether that’s in their careers, their love lives and whatever else comes their way,” an insider said. .
“Hugh isn’t against dating or hooking up with someone his friends might think is right for him, but he’s also processing life without the woman he’s been with for decades.
“He’s in that quiet period where he’s still mourning the breakup, looking to immerse himself in work to take his mind off her, flattered that a new love life might be in the future, and also, loving the fact that he could do absolutely nothing.’
They continued: “The options he has are exciting and scary, he wants to respect Deborra’s feelings and feelings, and he also wants to respect the feelings of someone he’s going to be involved with.
“Sure, he’s interested in dating, but he also wants to give it 100 percent of his attention and not half if and when it happens.
“He wants to approach that part of life with the best of intentions, he’s not looking to be a playboy.”
Hugh and Deborra-Lee, who have children Oscar, 23, and Ava, 18, confirmed their split in a statement released to PEOPLE.
“We have been blessed to share almost three decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage,” they said.
“Our journey is now changing and we have decided to part ways to pursue our individual growth.
The actor and his ex Deborra-Lee announced their split in a statement last month, revealing that they have “decided to separate to pursue our individual growth”.
Hugh is said to be taking time to reflect on his marriage to Deborra-Lee, pictured together in 2017, before respectfully getting back into the dating game.
“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 goes through this lifelong transition.’
The former couple signed the statement as “Deb and Hugh Jackman,” adding: “This is the only statement either of us will make.”
Since going their separate ways, it has been reported that Hugh has gone back to ‘really good friend’ Betty Who.
But a separate source told DailyMail.com that the pair do not know each other.
“They met after seeing Hadestown on Broadway,” they said. “He took a bunch of pictures with the cast and she asked for one.
Betty, who is married to photographer Zac Cassar and plays Persephone in the production, shared a photo with Hugh on Instagram, writing: ‘MY PLACE!!!! (Australian flag emoji). Thank you for coming to see us in Hadestown and being so kind!!!!!’
In another photo, Hugh was seen happily posing alongside Betty and her co-stars Phillip Boykin and Reeve Carney.
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Hugh was said to have struck up a friendship with pop star Betty Who, 31, (right) following his split – but a source rubbished the claim.
Hugh went to see the Kansas City Chiefs take on the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium with Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively and Taylor Swift weeks after his split
It was previously reported that Hugh is looking for his lady love because finding love again ‘is one of his biggest priorities’.
“Everyone expects Hugh to remarry very soon,” an insider told New Idea magazine. “He is a soft-hearted person and is likely to fall in love with the first girl he sees.”
“There’s a highway of ladies lined up around the block to date him,” another source added to the publication.
The star was photographed mingling with the likes of Taylor Swift, Blake Lively and pal, and Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds at the Kansas City Chiefs game against the New York Jets last month.
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