Hugh Jackman, the popular actor known for his role as Wolverine, has recently made headlines for his separation from his wife, Deborra-Lee Furness. After nearly 30 years of marriage, the couple has announced their divorce, leaving fans in shock.
Interestingly, this news comes just as Jackman is set to reprise his role as Logan in Deadpool 3. It’s worth noting that Deborra-Lee was not a fan of the character when he was initially offered the role.
In 2011, Jackman first portrayed Wolverine in the film X-Men, and he continued to play the role for 17 years until his character’s on-screen demise in Logan in 2017. Now, as Deadpool 3 brings the X-Men into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Jackman will be joining Ryan Reynolds to welcome them.
It’s fascinating to know that Jackman’s wife didn’t appreciate the role of Wolverine at first and found it ridiculous on paper. In an interview, Jackman himself mentioned her initial reaction: “She’s reading the script, like: ‘Wolverine senses danger, his nostrils flare and snikt, claws come out of his hands. You can’t do this. This is ridiculous’.”
Now, after 27 years of marriage, Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness have officially announced their separation. They shared a statement with People magazine, expressing their gratitude for the many years they have spent together and explaining their decision to focus on their individual growth. They also emphasized the importance of their family and requested privacy during this transition.
As their journey takes a new direction, they concluded their statement, signing off as Deb and Hugh Jackman, and made it clear that this would be their only public comment on the matter.
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