Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness separate after 27 years married

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness have announced they are separating after 27 years of marriage.

The pair, who have two children, released a joint statement about the decision.

"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.

"We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family navigates this transition in all of our lives."

The two actors met on the set of Australian television series Corelli in 1995 and married the following year.