{"id":66829,"date":"2023-09-19T14:24:58","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T14:24:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/talkcelnews.com\/?p=66829"},"modified":"2023-09-19T14:24:58","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T14:24:58","slug":"hugh-jackman-steps-out-with-ryan-reynolds-after-shock-split-from-wife","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/talkcelnews.com\/celebrities\/hugh-jackman-steps-out-with-ryan-reynolds-after-shock-split-from-wife\/","title":{"rendered":"Hugh Jackman steps out with Ryan Reynolds after shock split from wife"},"content":{"rendered":"
Hugh Jackman looked somber as he spent time with good friend Ryan Reynolds in NYC on Monday – just days after his shock split from wife Deborra-Lee Furness was announced.<\/p>\n
The Wolverine actor, 53, who was married to Furness, 67, for 27 years, was pensive as he chatted with his longtime pal and co-star Reynolds during a day of leisure.<\/p>\n
Jackman wore a black jacket over a white tee, trousers and sneakers and sported a bushy beard.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Reynolds, who shares four children with wife Blake Lively – wore a black jacket, grey slacks and a baseball cap as he chatted with his friend.<\/p>\n
Over the weekend, Jackman was spotted without his wedding ring and running errands around the city after announcing his split with his longtime partner.<\/p>\n
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Duo:\u00a0Hugh Jackman looked somber as he spent time with good friend Ryan Reynolds in NYC on Monday – just days after his shock split from wife Deborra-Lee Furness was announced<\/p>\n
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Shock split:\u00a0The Wolverine actor, 53, was married to Furness, 67, for 27 years and the pair share two children (pictured May 2023)<\/p>\n
On Friday, Jackman and Furness \u2014 who have been married for 27 years \u2014 issued a joint statement confirming their split.<\/p>\n
The pair announced that they would be filing a divorce after nearly three decades of marriage.<\/p>\n
‘We have been blessed to share almost 3 decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage,’ they said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE.<\/p>\n
‘Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth,’ the couple explained as their reason for ending their marriage.<\/p>\n
‘Our family has been and always will be our highest priority,’ the statement continued. ‘We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness.’<\/p>\n
They also added, ‘We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family navigates this transition in all of our lives.’<\/p>\n
The Australian couple share two adult children together \u2014 son Oscar, 23, and daughter Ava, 18.<\/p>\n
Jackman briefly spoke with paparazzi on the street on Saturday and admitted he and his soon-to-be ex-wife are struggling with their split.<\/p>\n
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Casual:\u00a0Jackman wore a black jacket over a white tee, trousers and sneakers and sported a bushy beard<\/p>\n
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Chat:\u00a0Reynolds, who shares four children with wife Blake Lively – wore a black jacket, grey slacks and a baseball cap as he chatted with his friend<\/p>\n
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Lots to talk about: The pair looked deep in conversation as they walked<\/p>\n
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Joke: The pair shared a joke as they strolled in the city\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Casual cool: Reynolds is a dad of four children with wife Blake Lively<\/p>\n
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Set for divorce: On Friday, Jackman and Furness issued a joint statement confirming their split (pictured 2017)<\/p>\n
As he walked along a street, he divulged that ‘it’s a difficult time’ but declined to discuss the breakup further.<\/p>\n
Last April, the pair had just celebrated their anniversary and Jackman had posted a gushing tribute to his wife on Instagram.<\/p>\n
‘I love you Deb. Today is our 27th wedding anniversary. 27 years! I love you so much,’ the actor wrote in his caption.<\/p>\n
‘Together we have created a beautiful family. And life. Your laughter, your spirit, generosity, humor, cheekiness, courage, and loyalty is an incredible gift to me. I love you with all my heart,’ he shared in the heartfelt post.<\/p>\n