Page Six: Hugh Jackman Reunites with Ex-wife & Their 2 Adopted Kids 1st Time after Divorce at NYC Dinner

• Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness were married for 27 years.
• The couple announced their separation and embarked on individual journeys.
• After their divorce, the two were seen hanging out with their family and friends.

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness met when the actor had just landed his first acting gig on the Australian TV series "Correlli." The actress was the leading lady in this series when the two met. Jackman recalled liking Furness when they first greeted each other.

A few weeks into the shooting of "Correlli," Jackman admitted to Furness that he had a crush on her. The actor was surprised to discover that Furness had a crush on him, too. The sparks between the couple bloomed into a relationship that lasted decades.

Jackman and Furness got married in April 1996 and have two kids together. They share a son, Oscar, 23, and a daughter, Ava, 18. After they tied the knot, the pair tried having kids due to Furness' age, but the journey was hard, as they experienced miscarriages and failed IVFs.

The actor said he and his wife had planned to adopt after having their biological kids, but with the challenges they faced, they made the choice to expand their family immediately by adopting Oscar and Ava. Jackman and Furness have embraced the cultural heritage of their kids, who are mixed-race.

In 2008, Jackman told People that Furness and their kids are the best things that have ever happened to him. When the couple were celebrating their 24th wedding anniversary, Jackman described his wife as funny and amazing and said the two were always learning from each other and making time to be with one another.

Sources had also previously told Page Six that Jackman and his ex were navigating the breakup together.

Unfortunately, after 27 years of marriage, the pair announced their separation. In a joint statement, Jackman and Furness said they were parting ways to pursue individual growth. However, they maintained that their family will always remain their highest priority.

Jackman and Furness have shown how strong of a family they are even after their divorce. The two were spotted hanging out together and celebrating milestones. They included their kids and close friends in their celebration.

Jackman and Furness' Reunion at a Dinner Party

On October 12, 2023, Jackman and Furness reunited to celebrate the actor's 55th birthday alongside their kids and close friends. Jack hosted his guests at the Polo Bar in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.

Page Six reports that a source said everyone had a happy time at the birthday party. A representative of Jackman also told Page Six that it was true Jackman and Furness reunited for his birthday party and had a lovely evening.

The couple, who had previously said their breakup was amicable, proved this when the actress and their kids showed up to celebrate Jackman turning a year older. Sources had also previously told Page Six that Jackman and his ex were navigating the breakup together. The two speak regularly and see each other.

The insider added that the couple have been married for 27 years, and their breakup just can't cause them to stop speaking to each other as they also share two kids. Jackman and Furness are always going to be friends. The exes are navigating their new journey apart with gratitude, love, and kindness, just as they said in their statement about their separation.