Hugh Jackman & Deborra-Lee Furness: A Love Story That Defied the Odds

Before he became Wolverine and one of Hollywood’s most beloved stars, Hugh Jackman was just a young actor fresh out of drama school — and on the set of an Australian TV show called Corelli in 1995, he met the woman who would change his life forever: Deborra-Lee Furness.

Deb, already an established actress, was the lead on the show. Hugh was instantly captivated. “I knew two weeks into meeting Deb that we were going to be together for the rest of our lives,” he once shared. Despite a 13-year age gap and being in very different stages of their careers, their chemistry was undeniable. What began as an on-set connection quickly blossomed into a deep and sincere romance.

Less than a year after they met, Hugh proposed — and on April 11, 1996, they tied the knot in a private ceremony at St. John’s in Toorak, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia. The wedding was intimate, spiritual, and full of symbolism. They even had special wedding rings inscribed in Sanskrit with “Om paramar mainamar” — meaning “we dedicate our union to a greater source.”

Their marriage has always been grounded in mutual respect, humor, and unwavering support. Together, they weathered the struggles of infertility and chose to grow their family through adoption, welcoming two beautiful children, Oscar and Ava.

For over 27 years, Hugh and Deborra-Lee stood by each other — through fame, family, and the ever-changing tides of life. Though they announced their amicable separation in 2023, their story remains a timeless reminder of what love looks like when it’s rooted in friendship, trust, and genuine devotion.

❤️ From Hollywood to home, Hugh and Deb’s love story wasn’t just about the spotlight — it was about choosing each other, again and again.