Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness’ kids: Meet Oscar and Ava

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The Greatest Showman,” but Hugh Jackman works hard at being the greatest father on earth. The 54-year-old actor shares son Oscar, 23, and daughter Ava, 18, with fellow Aussie Deborra-lee Furness, whom he was married to for 27 years before announcing their split in September 2023.“We have been blessed to share almost 3 decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage,” they shared in a joint statement to People on Friday.“Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth.

Our family has been and always will be our highest priority. We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness,” the statement continued.They added: “We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family navigates this transition in all of our lives.”The couple first met on the set of the Australian drama series Correlli in1995.

After saying “I do” on April 11, 1996, they expanded their family by adopting Oscar in 2000 and Ava in 2005.In an interview with The Radio Times, Hugh admitted that he and Furness had “really different ideas about being a parent.” It was a realization that came after they had adopted.“You fall in love with someone and you work out your relationship, it’s great!

All of a sudden, we had kids,” he explained. “The way I was parented, the way she was parented… all of a sudden… whoosh! And it wasn’t just Deb and I, it was somehow our pasts coming together.”He continued, “We had really different ideas about being a parent.