Hugh Jackman & Wife Call the Rumor Mill “Silly”
When the buzz about Jackman’s alleged “gayness” got louder, his long‑time partner Deborra‑Lee Furness stepped in to set the record straight. On the Not an Overnight Success podcast, the 66‑year‑old actress spun a chuckle‑packed defense:
“If He’s Gay, Let Him Be Horizontal”
“Hugh’s been gay for whatever, I mean, hello guys — if he was gay, he could be gay. He didn’t have to hide in the closet anymore, and he’d be dating Brad Pitt, or whatever. Not that Brad’s gay, but you know what I’m saying!”
Deb defended her husband’s privacy with a light‑hearted grin, adding:
“We don’t read a lot of that stuff. It’s so silly, and then people perpetuate silly things and it’s boring.”
Celebrating 26 Years of Love
Earlier this month, Hugh posted a sweet tribute on Instagram, thanking his wife:
“Today I celebrate 26 years of marriage to my extraordinary wife. Every single day is filled with so much laughter, joy and backgammon!!!! Deb you light up my life. I love you with all my heart!”
They tied the knot back in 1996 and have been a comedy duo ever since, which those who love backgammon can absolutely appreciate. They joked that marriage doesn’t feel like a bunch of chores, but a best thing ever:
“People often say, ‘Oh my god, marriage is so much work.’ There are some things you gotta live by, but it doesn’t feel like that. It’s been one of the best things in my life.”
Family Feels Like a Super‑Family
- 21‑year‑old son Oscar
- 16‑year‑old daughter Ava
- Deb Bradley‑starring wife, Deborra‑Lee
Jackman hails his wife as the “most optimistic person” he’s met, and wonders who’s the happiest in any room—no doubt, it’s Deb:
“Deb is the lightest, most optimistic person I’ve ever met. If you ever want to play who’s the happiest person in the room? Deb wins.”
With humor, heartfelt words, and a clear answer to the rumor question, the love‑birds keep the gossip at bay and prove that the most powerful story is their lifelong partnership.
