Deborra-Lee Furness, Hugh Jackman’s ex-wife, once joked that being intimate with the actor was like “always having affairs” because of his ever-changing appearance for film roles. In a 2013 interview, she humorously commented on how his transformations for roles like Wolverine or Les Misérables kept things fresh, as he often shifted between bearded, clean-shaven, muscled, or slim looks. Furness playfully admitted that these changes made it feel like she was with a new man each time.
Furness and Jackman, who were married for 27 years, announced their separation in 2023, describing it as a decision made for personal growth while maintaining love and respect for each other. The couple, who met on the set of the Australian TV series Corelli in 1995, share two children, Oscar and Ava, and emphasized their commitment to prioritizing family during their transition.
Fans have recently connected her remarks to a humorous jab in the Deadpool and Wolverine movie, where Ryan Reynolds’ character jokes about Wolverine’s yellow costume, quipping, “He’s usually shirtless but he’s let himself go since the divorce.” This tongue-in-cheek moment resonated with audiences aware of Jackman’s real-life marital split.
Despite the separation, Jackman remains a Hollywood favorite, rumored to be dating Broadway star Sutton Foster after being spotted together in California. Furness, meanwhile, has continued to reflect positively on their long and dynamic relationship, with her witty anecdotes adding levity to the story of their time together.
