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Jackman’s Children

Hugh Michael Jackman, an Australian actor, was born on October 12, 1968.

He first appeared on stage and on television before landing his breakout role as James “Logan” Howlett/Wolverine in the 20th Century Fox X-Men film series (2000–2017).

Until 2021, his record for “longest career as a live-action Marvel character” stood until it was overtaken.

Among the honors, Jackman has garnered are two Tony Awards, a Grammy Award, an Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award.

For his contributions to the performing arts and the global community, Jackman was named a Companion of the Order of Australia in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours.

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Jackman’s Wife

Jackman is married to Deborra-Lee Furness. Deborra was born on November 30, 1955, in  Sydney, New South Wales district of Annandale.

Deborah however grew up in Melbourne, Victoria.

She completed her acting studies at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City either.

Before moving back to Australia to resume her acting career, she appeared on the stage in New York and portrayed Kathleen, the Australian wife of Cole Gioberti (Billy Moses), in the television series Falcon Crest.

Jackman’s Children

After Jackman and Deborra got married in April 1996, Deborra suffered two miscarriages which caused their decision to adopt children.

They adopted Oscar Maximilian Jackman and Ava Eliot Jackman. They were adopted in the 2000s and they’ve grown past their teenage now.

The children have settled well into the Jackman family and have created a special bond with their parents.

Jackman’s Parents

Hugh Jackman was born to Grace McNeil and Christopher Jackman. His parents are devoted Christians having been converted by Evangelist Billy Graham after their marriage.

They divorced when Jackman was only 8 and he stayed with his father in Australia while his mother moved back to England.

Jackman’s Siblings

Jackman was the second of his parents’ five children to be born in Australia, and he has four elder siblings.

Due to his mother’s subsequent marriage, he also has a younger half-sister. Ralph Jackman, Zoe Jackman, Sonya Jackman, and Ian Jackman are the respective names of Hugh’s siblings.

 

 

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