Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness shocked Hollywood by announcing their split in September 2023. Their 27-year marriage was considered one of the entertainment industry’s most rock-solid unions, but it seems that the 55-year-old actor was looking for more in a relationship — and he has these A-list role models in mind when it comes to his next romance.
A source told Closer Weekly that Jackman’s level of fame was an issue in his relationship with Furness. “The No. 1 problem Hugh and Deb had during their decades together is that Hugh’s career and his ambitions always became the center of their life together, even when they were doing everything in their power to keep that from being the case,” they claimed. So, Jackman reportedly wants to take a different approach if he decides to get married again.
That’s why he’s looking at George and Amal Clooney’s marriage as the source of inspiration for his next relationship. “He needs an Amal Clooney type, and he knows it: somebody who doesn’t eat, drink, and breathe show business 24/7 and who actually thinks about the bigger picture the way Hugh does,” the insider added. That means “branching outside of his entertainment industry bubble” and finding someone with like-minded philanthropic thoughts. Jackman wants a person “who can help him put his massive fortune to good use around the world.”
Jackman and Furness’ joint statement last fall seemed to indicate that they were at a fork in the road in their lives. “Our journey now is shifting, and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth,” they wrote. “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.”
Right now, Jackman’s focus is making his film, Deadpool & Wolverine, a massive success. As for his love life, he feels the pressure from fans who are rooting him on in his love life. “When it comes to his love life, he thinks it is funny that so many people are wanting to know all about it,” a source told the Daily Mail in April. “He will get there again. It isn’t a priority, but if something materialized, he would make it a priority,” the insider claimed. “But he is healthy and happy and that is something he cherishes right now.”
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