Let’s talk about Hugh Jackman, the charming Australian actor who has captured hearts worldwide. At 50 years old, he’s been happily married to Deborra-lee Furness, 63, since 1996. Their love story began on the set of the Australian TV show Correlli in 1995. Now, you’d think a relationship lasting over two decades would be all smooth sailing, right? Not quite. In a candid moment, Hugh revealed that there was a time when Deborra-lee actually wanted to call it quits. Can you believe someone tried to dump Hugh Jackman? Let’s dive deeper into this tale of love and perseverance.
Hugh recently sat down with Jenny Cooney on her podcast, Aussies in Hollywood. Now, let’s be real—sometimes podcast titles can sound a little funny if you read them too fast, but this one is legit. During the episode, Hugh opened up about the early days of his relationship with Deborra-lee. He said, “I knew very early, I knew before Deb knew. Even when she tried to break up with me, I knew.” Can you imagine being so certain about someone even when they’re unsure? It’s like a Hollywood romance, but real-life style.
Hugh continued, “She kind of broke up with me, a little bit. Early on, like three weeks in. But I managed to talk her out of it, thank God.” Now, here’s the kicker—he admitted to being a pretty indecisive guy in most areas of his life. “Deb really knows this about me. I can count on one hand the amount of times in my life anything has felt that clear to me,” he confessed. “When it happens, it’s such a relief. I just knew 100 percent, even when she was trying to work out reasons to break up with me.”
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Thankfully, Deborra-lee decided to stick around, and the rest, as they say, is history. The couple eventually adopted two children, Oscar, now 18, and Ava, 13. Their family has become a testament to their enduring love. But that’s not all—Hugh hasn’t shied away from expressing his deep affection for Deborra-lee in public. In fact, he recently got emotional while talking about her during a speech.
During the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Hugh delivered a moving speech where he opened up about his wife. He said, “Life actually happens in between that. Life happens when the camera is not going. You [Deborra-lee] believed in me when I couldn’t. You’ve loved me with a passion and a depth that I didn’t even know existed—and I don’t think I felt that I deserved. You have pushed and encouraged me when I was scared to venture out. You have smiled me into smiling. You have sung me into singing. You have loved me into loving, and like everything I do in my life, I share this with you. I love you.”
So, folks, it’s pretty clear this marriage isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Hugh and Deborra-lee’s story is proof that even the strongest relationships have their ups and downs—but when you’ve got the right person, you can overcome anything.