EMBARKING ON THE 'JOURNEY' OF SINGLE LIFE HUGH JACKMAN LOOKS TO THE FUTURE AS HE AND WIFE DEBORRA-LEE END THEIR MARRIAGE

After nearly 30 years together, their love story seemed like it was meant to last.

- SUZANNE WINTROB

In Huch fact, just a few months ago, Hugh Jackman declared as he so often did - how much he adored his wife, Deborra-Lee Furness.

"Today is our 27th wedding anniversary - 27 years!" the X-Men actor, 54, wrote on Instagram in April, celebrating Deborra-Lee, 67. "Together we have created a beautiful family. And life. Your laughter, your spirit, generosity, humour, cheekiness, courage and loyalty is an incredible gift to me. I love you with all my heart."

The affectionate post, which echoed many similar sentiments Hugh has shared publicly since the duo wed in 1996, was positively at odds with news that the seemingly inseparable pair have decided to end their union.