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The couple said they have "decided to separate to pursue our individual growth"
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1. Hugh Jackman and wife Deborra-Lee Furness are separating after 27 years

Is anyone in Hollywood not getting divorced this year? Hugh Jackman is the latest star whose marriage is coming to an end, as People reports he and his wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, are "amicably" separating after 27 years. "We have been blessed to share almost three decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage," they said in a joint statement. "Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth." Jackman married Furness, an actress and producer, in 1996 after they met on the show "Correlli." They share two children: 23-year-old Oscar and 18-year-old Ava. Jackman celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary in April, saying her "laughter, [her] spirit, generosity, humor, cheekiness, courage and loyalty is an incredible gift to me." Their statement said their "family has been and always will be our highest priority," and they "undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness." People

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.