‘Can’t be married for 27 years and suddenly stop’: Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Furness move after split

Aussie actors Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Furness are reportedly still on good terms, despite their shock split last week after 27 years of marriage.

According to Page Six, the former couple still “speak regularly” and plan to “navigate” their split together.

A source told the publication, “[Hugh has] spoken to Deb and they’ve seen each other.”

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“They speak pretty regularly.”

“[Hugh and Deb] are always going to be friends and navigate this together. You just can’t be married for 27 years, share two kids and suddenly stop speaking.”

The pair announced their shock split on the weekend after almost three decades together.

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People reported the actors are both “devastated” over the break-up and sources insisted their decision to divorce “was not a snap decision”.

“They took a lot of time and consideration of everything, and they made this decision together,” the source said.

“They’ll always be co-parents and best friends.”

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“This has nothing to do with anything other than the fact that they’re on different journeys right now.”

They announced their split to People on Friday, saying 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.”

The Australian powerhouses maintained their family will remain their “highest priority”.

“We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness,” the statement continued.

“We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family navigates this transition in all of our lives.”

Signing off the devastating 76-word statement, they added, “This is the sole statement either of us will make.”

The pair met in 1996 on set of iconic Aussie TV drama Corelli, and had an “instant connection”.

They married 11 months later on April 11, 1996, and went on to adopt and raise two children together, Oscar, now 23, and Ava, 18.

Jackman and Furness’ last official public appearance together was at the Met Gala.

   

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