For many years now, ill-wishers and those who, in principle, do not believe in happy acting marriages, have been predicting Hugh Jackman’s divorce from his wife, Australian actress Deborra Lee Furness, who once left her successful career in Australia for my husband. What fuels interest in this happy couple, of course, is the fact that Deborra (a real beauty in her youth!), although... Not only in the world of show business are such marriages considered doomed to failure. They say that in the first years the age difference does not play a significant role, but over time it becomes a very serious reason for breaking up relationships, even the most wonderful ones in the past.
Hugh Jackman with his wife Photo: LEGION-MEDIA
However, Hugh has been refuting this common truth for 22 years. His relationship with Deborra does not change at all. They are son Oscar and daughter Ava, who were adopted immediately after birth. Unfortunately, Deborra was never able to bear a child with Hugh, whether this was due to her age or other reasons, but their relationship with her husband did not change. They just did what was reasonable and what they both dreamed of.
Hugh Jackman with his son Photo: LEGION-MEDIA
And so Hugh Jackman, who is not shy and even quite the opposite, revealed another one. It turns out that he and his wife entered into an important “pact” immediately after the wedding. Never, under any circumstances, do anything behind each other’s backs. That is, simply put, any decision that may in any way affect their lives (and the lives of their children) must first be discussed. These secrets are, in general, simple, like everything natural in this world, and that is why they are so good. But it’s not always possible for everyone to do them.
Hugh Jackman with his daughter Photo: LEGION-MEDIA
Hugh told how, because Deborra convinced him that it was not the right time. And he never regretted that he listened to his wife. She is, he says, “the best barometer for these things.” The spouse saved their marriage also because they know how to give in and not be selfish. For example, Deborra was offered a place at a directing school in Sydney at the same time that Hugh received a contract and a role in the musical Oklahoma in London. Hugh persuaded his wife to accept the offer (she dreamed of directing), and Deborah, in turn, convinced Jackman that he had no right to refuse his chance. As a result, she went with him to London - and this musical indeed became an important moment in the development of Jackman's future career.
Hugh Jackman is a Hollywood actor of Australian origin, winner of a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination in 2013 for his role in the musical film Les Miserables.He gained widespread fame as the brutal mutant Logan-Wolverine from the X-Men film series. Before him, no actor had played the same superhero for so long and in such an impressive number of films.
However, most film critics call Jackman’s best acting work the role of Keller Dover, who lost his daughter, in the thriller “Prisoners.” Other outstanding films starring Hugh Jackman include the romantic film Kate and Leo, the action film Swordfish and the fantasy drama The Prestige. We have no doubt that this list can be continued for a long time.
Childhood and adolescence
Hugh Jackman's parents - accountant Chris Jackman and housewife Grace McNeil - moved to Australia from the UK in 1967 as part of state program on the colonization of the mainland. 
The family had five children. Hugh, who was born in Sydney shortly after the move, on October 12, 1968, was the most youngest child. When the boy was eight years old, his parents divorced. The mother and two daughters went back to England, and the youngest son and his two older brothers remained to live with their father. Since then, Grace has had no contact with ex-husband and children. Hugh saw her again only when he grew up.
Soon the father married for the second time. Stepmother found it easily common language with children, and peace and harmony reigned in the family. When Hugh turned 11, he also had a half-sister.
The father raised his children in strictness, taught them to overcome difficulties and not give in to circumstances. Already an accomplished actor, Hugh Jackman retains memories of exciting family camping trips full of adventure and valuable life lessons.
At school the boy was a diligent student. He was also fond of basketball, and for some time was even captain of the school team. The young man did not immediately want to become an actor. “As a child, I spent nights looking at geographical atlases and dreamed of becoming a chef on an airplane. I thought that since airplanes serve food, there must be someone cooking it right there. It seemed to me that this was my dream job,” Jackman shared his memories in an interview.
However, his acting talents were discovered while still at school - the guy took an active part in school amateur performances. One of the first serious works was the production of “My Fair Lady”, based on “Pygmalion” by Bernard Shaw.
After graduating from school, Hugh Jackman spent the so-called “gap year” (a year that a graduate devotes to traveling in order to realize what he wants to do in life) in England, after which he returned to Sydney and entered the Faculty of Social Communications at the local University of Technology.
In 1991, he received a bachelor's degree in communications with a concentration in journalism. However, by the end of his studies, Hugh realized that the profession of a journalist was of little interest to him, and began to devote more and more time to his favorite hobby - theater. In 1992, Jackman enrolled in The Journey acting course at the Surrey Hills Acting Centre, absorbing the knowledge and experience of the teachers like a sponge.
“Until I was 22 years old, I could not even imagine that my hobby would become my life’s work. As a boy, I was always interested in theater. But at school they told us: “Music and theater only complement a person, make him more educated, but cannot bring money.” But I found the courage to stand up and say: “I want to do this,” the actor recalled.
After completing his acting courses, Hugh Jackman was accepted into the Western Australian Academy of the Arts (WAAPA). In order to study at a prestigious institution, he had to refuse the role offered to him in the popular Australian TV series Neighbors. The young actor paid three and a half thousand dollars to study at the academy - the entire inheritance that his grandmother left him.
The beginning of an acting career
In 1994, on graduation party WAAPA, the actor received a call from the manager of the Australian TV series Corelli and offered Hugh Jackman the lead role. The serial drama was about the work of a female psychologist in a men's prison. Hugh got the role of her most difficult patient - prisoner Kevin Jones, convicted of armed robbery. 
From October 1996 to June 1997, Hugh Jackman starred in the Australian musicals Sunset Boulevard and Beauty and the Beast.
Since 1998, the actor has played on the stage of London's Royal National Theater - in the musical "Oklahoma!" directed by Trevor Nunn. Jackman was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Theater Award for his role as Curly MacLaine. In 1999, a film of the same name was released. The main role still belongs to Jackman.
Hugh Jackman and Wolverine
In 1999, Hugh Jackman was cast as Wolverine in the science fiction action film X-Men. His hero is a mutant with a phenomenal ability to regenerate. He practically does not age, the wounds on his body heal in a matter of seconds, in addition, Wolverine’s skeleton consists of the super-strong metal adamantium, thanks to which he can neither be shot nor crushed. Wolverine's main weapon is adamantium claws, which are capable of cutting through any material, be it a human body or an armored door. 
It is noteworthy that after the casting, director Bryan Singer saw not Hugh Jackman in the role of Wolverine, but Scottish actor Dougray Scott. Unfortunately for him (and to the delight of all Jackman fans), Scott chose to work on the action movie Mission: Impossible 2. Then the director called Jackman and summoned him to Toronto, where X-Men had been filming for a month and a half.
Hugh Jackman's first audition for the role of Wolverine
The entire crew was absolutely delighted with Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. The film's screenwriter, David Hayter, said that the courageous Jackman looks exactly like a young Clint Eastwood.
Jackman had to work hard on the film, for example, to make his weapon - claws - look convincing, he took a course in hand-to-hand combat, and also gained muscle mass as soon as possible.
After the film's premiere, Hugh Jackman instantly became one of the most sought-after actors in Hollywood. In 2003, the next film was released about the struggle of mutants with a conservative society. Wolverine is again accompanied by Professor Xavier (Patrick Stewart), Storm (Halle Berry), Jean Gray (Famke Yassen), Cyclops (James Marsden) and Rogue (Anna Paquin).
Three years later, the sequel, “X-Men: The Last Stand,” was released. And in 2009, the first part of the trilogy dedicated exclusively to Wolverine was released - X-Men: Origins. Wolverine". The film revealed the veil of secrecy over the mutant's past and added $20 million to Hugh Jackman's fortune.
How Wolverine changed (2000 – 2017)
In 2013, the second part of the trilogy (Wolverine: Immortal) was released, filmed in Japan. In the land of the samurai, the hero had to find out whether his claws could prevail over the sharpest sword. It is noteworthy that the main anti-hero was played by Russian actress Svetlana Khodchenkova. Alas, of all the films about Wolverine, this one was greeted most coolly by the audience.
In 2014, he appeared in the new part of the X-Men (“Days of Future Past”) with an updated cast - Nicholas Hoult (Beast), Jennifer Lawrence (Mystique), James McAvoy (Professor Xavier) joined the group.
In 2016, Hugh Jackman's contract with the producers of X-Men expired. The actor did not reconsider the terms and in March 2015 announced that he would play Wolverine for the last time in the film Logan, which would be the last part of his “personal” trilogy. He posted a photo on Instagram with Wolverine’s claws and accompanied the photo with a sad caption: “Wolverine... For the last time.”
Other roles of Hugh Jackman
One of the most famous works of the young Hugh Jackman, who had just become famous throughout the world after the premiere of the first X-Men, was his duet with Meg Ryan in the romantic comedy Kate and Leo. The charming aristocrat Leopold earned him a Golden Globe nomination in the category “Best Actor (Comedy/Musical).” 
In the same year, a film directed by Dominica Sena, “Password Swordfish,” with John Travolta, diametrically opposite in genre, was released.
Many Hollywood film studios wanted to work with the famous Hugh Jackman, but the actor always chose his own roles, regardless of the fees. He wanted to play roles whose image was close to him not only on the screen, but also in his life beliefs.
In 2004, the gothic film Van Helsing, directed by Stephen Sommers, was released, where Hugh Jackman appeared in a new image for himself - the vampire hunter Van Helsing. The actor performed the chases, fights and acrobatic jumps himself, without the help of stunt doubles.
In 2006, Hugh Jackman worked with Woody Allen in his comedy Scoop, playing an aspiring politician, the son of a lord, who is confused with a serial killer.
The same year, Jackman starred in Christopher Nolan's acclaimed film The Prestige. The film told about the war between two magicians and illusionists Robert and Alfred (Christian Bale).
At the same time, Darren Aronofsky's existential drama The Fountain was released. The mystical fairy-tale film told the story of Thomas Creo, who, in search of a cure for his terminally ill wife, hears the legend of the Tree of Life and intends to get its sap.
In 2012, the actor appeared in the title role in the full-length musical film Les Misérables based on Hugo’s novel. The escaped convict Jean Valjean brought him an Oscar nomination in the Best Actor category, but the statuette went to Daniel Day-Lewis for his role in the film Lincoln. But the Golden Globe still went to Jackman.
In 2013, Hugh Jackman, as many critics believe, reached the peak of his talent by starring in the thriller Captives. The 6-year-old daughter of his hero Keller Dover is kidnapped. Due to the lack of leads, the police are inactive, and Keller decides to take the situation into his own hands. Interestingly, he was offered a role with a similar plot in the drama “The Lovely Bones,” but it went to Mark Wahlberg, who, in turn, was in contention for the role in “Prisoners.”
Hugh Jackman outside the cinema
In 2005, together with business partner John Palermo, Hugh Jackman founded the production company SeedProductions. The studio's first project was the TV series VivaLaughlin (2007), in which Hugh played a minor role.In 2006, Hugh Jackman lent his voice to two animated films: the animated comedy-musical Happy Feet, which won the 2006 Oscar for best animated film of the year, and the animated parody of the gangster movie Get Away!
Hugh Jackman – Oscar presenter (opening number)
In 2009, Hugh Jackman was invited to host the Oscars. During the three hours of the ceremony, the actor gave 100%, and subsequently many viewers agreed that he became the best host of the show in its entire history, especially considering the fact that his usual role is far from comedic.
That same year, Jackman's company Seed Productions produced the spin-off X-Men: Origins. Wolverine". As part of the advertising campaign for this film, Hugh Jackman visited Russia. During his visit to Russia, Hugh Jackman appeared in the SpotlightParisHilton program.
SpotlightParisHilton: Hugh Jackman sings
And in 2015, the actor, together with Sigourney Weaver, visited the show “Evening Urgant”. Viewers of the show remember Hugh Jackman's kiss with host Ivan Urgant.
Hugh Jackman in the show "Evening Urgant"
At the 83rd Academy Awards in 2011, Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman presented the award for Best Sound in the Scenic Transition Sound category.
Hugh Jackman is the only performer in Broadway history to win every major theater award in one season - he received a Tony, DramaDesk and OuterCriticsCircle (the so-called "Broadway Triple Crown") for his role in TheBoyFromOz. Also that season, he received DramaLeague Awards, TheatreWorld Awards, and the Fred Astaire Award.
Personal life of Hugh Jackman
In April 1996, on the set of the film Corelli, Hugh Jackman met actress Deborah Lee Furness. The complex relationships of their characters moved from the screen to real life. Despite the fact that the woman was 13 years older than 27-year-old Jackman, their romance developed quickly, and soon the lovers got married, becoming Australia's most famous celebrity couple. 
In May 2000, the family star couple adopted a newborn boy, Oscar Maximilian, and in 2005 adopted a girl, Ava Eliot. Hugh Jackman has become a caring dad. Hugh Jackman speaks very warmly of his wife and considers her “ best mom in the world."
In February 2017, rumors spread on the Internet about Jackman’s divorce from his wife. “The spark has gone out of their relationship. Hugh communicates with girls much younger than himself, and Deborah, on the contrary, seeks pleasure in the calm, measured life of a woman who has long been middle-aged. They have become too different,” said an anonymous source. However, Jackman's official representative did not confirm this information: “Hugh and Deborah are doing fine.”
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Hugh Jackman now
In March 2017, the premiere of the final part of Wolverine’s adventures, “Logan,” took place. Viewers saw the no longer young Wolverine (Jackman, who in real life looks younger, aged with makeup), almost losing the ability to regenerate. The mutants are almost destroyed, and the X-Men's baton is taken over by children created in the laboratory. One of these children is young Laura Kinney, daughter of Wolverine. 
A deep drama about aging and the continuity of generations became a beautiful finale in the story of Wolverine. However, the producers were delighted with the performance of Dafne Keen, who played Logan's daughter, and decided to make a separate film about her in the foreseeable future.
Jackman said goodbye to Wolverine not without sadness. But he had a lot ahead interesting projects. For example, the biographical drama “The Greatest Showman on Earth,” for which the actor was nominated for a Golden Globe, and the musical “Broadway 4D.”
And Deborra Lee Furness says a lot. An outside observer cannot come to terms with the fact that the wife of such a famous, handsome and stately actor is a woman who is 13 years older than him. Many even criticize appearance Hugh Jackman's chosen one, but interviews and paparazzi photos indicate that Deborra Lee Furness is truly the love of his life.
See you again Hugh Jackman
Deborra Lee Furness was born in Australia on December 8, 1955. Her hometown- Sydney, but Hugh Jackman’s future wife spent her childhood in Melbourne. Here she attended high school, after which she ended up in the USA. As my future profession Deborra chose a career as an actress. In New York, she studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. The training was completed in 1981. Here, in the USA, her career began. She landed a role in the television series Falcon Crest.
Film critics recognized Deborra's creative merits a little later. After her return to her homeland, she played the main role in the drama “Shame” about a crime that conservative residents of the outback tried to hide. This role brought several awards, which Deborra Lee Furness received from Australian professionals. The biography of the actress, however, contains much more important facts her life.
The story of how the celebrity couple met
The set of the television series “Corelli” became a turning point in the lives of the actors. Deborra Lee Furness at that time was already a famous actress, and Hugh Jackman was only taking the first steps in his career. At the time of their acquaintance, Jackman was 26 years old, Deborra was 39. The couple believe that love between them arose at first sight. Hugh Jackman notes that this woman sank into his soul so much that in the first weeks after meeting her he did not even dare to speak to her.
A joint party, to which Hugh Jackman's future wife was not invited alone, helped take the first step. Then ten of his friends were also with them. The free, friendly atmosphere and strong drinks added confidence to the young actor. He confessed his love to the woman. It soon turned out that the actors' sympathy for each other was mutual. The relationship developed rapidly. Three months later, Hugh proposed to Deborra, and exactly a year later the star couple legalized their relationship.
Married life
One of the strongest married couples among the stars, as many believe, are Hugh Jackman and Deborra Lee Furness. Their love story goes back about 20 years. It cannot be said that all these years were a time of complete happiness and prosperity. Problems always exist.
The main trouble of their first years life together It became impossible to have children of my own. Despite the fact that two attempts to conceive a child were unsuccessful, this did not destroy their family home. A solution was found.
In 2000, a boy, Oscar Maximilian, was adopted, and 5 years later the couple decided to adopt a girl, Ava Eliot. The family appears to fans as very friendly; they can often be seen together in paparazzi photographs and photo shoots. Hugh and Deborra always speak fondly of their family. Jackman has repeatedly called his wife “the best mom in the world.”
Adopting children turned out to be not so simple. Having experienced the entire Australian bureaucratic system in this matter, Deborra has been involved in the National Adoption Awareness Week project for several years, aimed at simplifying the adoption process in Australia. home country. For her active charitable work in 2014, Hugh Jackman's wife was nominated for the prestigious Australian of the Year award.
Actively involved in social activities, Deborra practically does not appear in films. Acting careers of the spouses during their family life changed their vectors. While Hugh Jackman's career took off, Deborra decided that the two actors could not get along in the same family. She remained in the film world mainly as a producer, although she also tried her hand as a director. Together with her husband and his friend John Palermo, she founded the production company Seed Productions.
Secrets of family happiness
Regular publications appear about Hugh Jackman and Deborra Lee Furness. Some of them have a negative connotation. In the most harmless materials, journalists suggest that he needs maternal affection, which he was deprived of as a child. This is what they believe is the reason Deborra is his wife. In harsher publications, Hugh Jackman is even called a homosexual, and their marriage is a cover. The actor himself has repeatedly emphasized that he treats representatives of sexual minorities kindly, but he himself is not one.
The married couple does not pay attention to any negative publications regarding their personal lives. special attention, only sometimes considering them offensive. Sometimes they even treat such materials with humor.
There are several important points, which Hugh and Deborra follow to maintain a strong relationship, unbreakable by any fiction and speculation. They are always frank with each other. “My wife knows everything about me,” notes Hugh Jackman. All this allows you to consider her yours best friend and think that she is “always right.” Hugh always feels supported by his wife.
The family also has common traditions that unite each other, to which they are already accustomed and which they always follow. For example, this applies to their morning breakfast. It so happened that Hugh Jackman is in charge of it. “I’m very good at this, it’s my responsibility,” he says in one of his interviews.
The family is also distinguished by their principled position of putting their relationships first. Hugh Jackman says he chooses roles based on how they affect the interests of his wife and children. Spouses do not allow too long separations from each other.
The connection between the two people turned out to be very strong. To date, there is not a single fact indicating problems in their relationship that one could read about. Both in their interviews often emphasize that they are the best event in life for each other. “I have never regretted becoming his wife,” Deborra Lee Furness once said.
