Australian couple, parents of Oscar and Ava

Hugh Jackman and his wife Deborra-Lee announced on Friday that they are amicably divorcing after 27 years together. People magazine advances.

“We have been blessed to share nearly three decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage. Our journey is now changing and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth. Our family has been and will always be our top priority.” We begin 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 couple’s “individual statement” read in the magazine. Access.

The Australian couple, who married on April 11, 1996, met while filming the series “Corelli” the previous year. They are parents to Oscar, 23, and Ava, 18.

In April, Hugh Jackman celebrated his 27th wedding anniversary with an emotional Instagram post. “I love you, Deb. Today is our 27th wedding anniversary. 27 years!!! I love you so much. Together we created a beautiful family. And life. Your laughter, your spirit, your generosity, your sense of humor, your sass, your courage and your loyalty are an amazing gift to me. “I love you with all my heart,” the actor wrote at the time.