“We have been blessed to share almost 3 decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage. Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth,” the Australian couple said in a statement to People.
“Our family has been and always will be our highest priority. We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness. We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family navigates this transition in all of our lives,” the statement continued.
The statement was signed by the couple, who said it would be the “sole statement either of us will make,” according to CNN.
Jackman and Furness got married in 1996, 27 years ago, CNN reported. The couple share two children: Oscar, 23, and Ava, 18.
The couple met on the set of a television show called “Corelli” in 1995, according to CNN.
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Hugh Jackman through the years NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 29: Actor Hugh Jackman looks on during the Women's Singles First Round match between Serena Williams of the United States and Danka Kovinic of Montenegro on Day One of the 2022 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2022 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (Elsa/Getty Images)
Hugh Jackman through the years AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 27: Actor Hugh Jackman performs with students from AUT's South Campus on February 27, 2019 in Auckland, New Zealand. Hugh Jackman has confirmed he is bringing his world tour, The Man. The Music. The Show, to Auckland's Spark Arena in September(Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images) (Phil Walter/Getty Images)
Hugh Jackman through the years NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 12: Hugh Jackman performs onstage at the 75th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions) (Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tony Awards Pro)
Hugh Jackman through the years NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 27: Hugh Jackman speaks at Global Citizen NOW Summit at The Glasshouse on April 27, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for Global Citizen) (Noam Galai/Getty Images for Global Citizen)
Hugh Jackman through the years NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 01: (L-R) Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness attend The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue) (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/)
Hugh Jackman through the years MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Australian actor Hugh Jackman poses for photographs after being awarded an Order of Australia by The Governor-General of Australia David Hurley at Government House on September 13, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. Hugh Jackman was honoured for his service to the performing arts for his work as an advocate for poverty eradication. (Photo by Tracey Nearmy/Getty Images) (Tracey Nearmy/Getty Images)
Hugh Jackman through the years TORONTO, ONTARIO - SEPTEMBER 12: Hugh Jackman attends "The Son" Premiere during the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall on September 12, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) (Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Hugh Jackman through the years NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 07: Hugh Jackman attends the "Missing Link" New York Premiere at Regal Cinema Battery Park on April 07, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images) (Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)
Hugh Jackman through the years VENICE, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 06: Hugh Jackman arrives at the Hotel Excelsior during the 79th Venice International Film Festival on September 06, 2022 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) (Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Hugh Jackman through the years NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 12: Hugh Jackman attends the 75th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) (Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
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