Not many fans know that Hugh Jackman has been married for more than two decades. But by all accounts, he and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness are very happy together. It probably helps that Jackman has made a killing from acting in the 'Wolverine' films. But the primary question about the couple is, where and how did they meet so long ago?
Who Is Deborra-Lee Furness?
Deborra-Lee's background explains just how she and her actor husband met. She's in the industry, too, and has previously worked as an actress.
But Furness has also acted as a producer, too; her IMDb resume includes a few credits for documentary episodes, plus production of a couple of series episodes.
These days, Hugh is the bigger star, to be sure. But that doesn't mean his wife can't hold her own in their industry.
How Did Hugh Meet Deborra-Lee?
Since Deborra-Lee is also an actress, it makes sense that she and Hugh met on set of a project they were both working on. Hugh has explained in numerous interviews that the show 'Correlli' was a serendipitous opportunity for him; it filled a gap in his acting resume, but he also met his wife on set.
It was actually Hugh's first, professional job, and the ABC series lasted ten episodes before it ended. Hugh didn't mind, though; meeting his wife was more than enough to make the experience worthwhile, even if it didn't add a ton of clout to his resume. There was one role, at least, that Hugh would've preferred before he ever became Wolverine. But that's another one for the history books.
Is Deborra-Lee Furness Older Than Hugh Jackman?
Tons of tabloids call Deborra-Lee a cougar, so clearly, she's older than her hubby. But is it really that big of a gap? To some it might seem so.
Hugh is currently 52, and Deborra-Lee is 65. They've been married since 1996 when Hugh was about 26 and his leading lady was around 41.
The numbers may make fans feel a little awkward about shipping the couple, but this high-powered partnership doesn't have the same icky vibes as other spotlighted Hollywood pairs.
After all, Deborra-Lee wasn't a superstar actress or singer like other women who have married younger men. And the couple's staying power suggests that there's far more to their union than just looks or celebrity status.
They have been through a lot together; Deborra-Lee dealt with two miscarriages before the couple adopted their two children. But they remain as dedicated to one another as ever, even as their marriage approaches three decades of what seems like near-total bliss.