Amidst personal trials following a surprise announcement of his separation from wife Deborra-Lee Furness, Hugh Jackman remains unwavering in a commitment close to his heart.
At 54, the Marvel actor took to Instagram, casting a light on a cause close to his heart. With a spirited photograph of himself donning a T-shirt representing Global Citizens, Hugh's resilience and dedication shone through.
The T-shirt, striking in its design with a vivid red circle, is a symbol of a movement to eradicate extreme poverty and effect enduring change.
"Let's go Global Citizen festival! This weekend in NYC - rain or shine. If you have tickets, have a great time in Central Park," Hugh captioned the post, radiating optimism despite recent personal upheavals.
His longstanding association with the Global Citizen initiative is noteworthy. In previous years, Hugh not only hosted several of their festivals but also vocally supported their mission.
In a poignant memory from 2017, he took to the stage alongside Deborra, sharing with the world the significance of the initiative to them both.
The overwhelming wave of appreciation from Hugh's followers was immediate and heartfelt. Global Citizen's official page responded with gratitude, saying: "Thank you so much, as always, for your incredible support!" Another follower chimed in with words of admiration: "Love ya brother. So proud of your incredible work."
LA exes: 5 Hollywood couples who divorced
© Jason LaVeris1. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
Known by the legendary portmanteau 'Brangelina', the uber A-listers wed in a French chateau in 2014 some nine years after first becoming entwined on the set of 2005 blockbuster Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Things went south soon after with allegations of abuse surfacing in 2016, the same year Angelina filed for divorce. After seven years of legal wrangling light appeared at the tunnel's end, with the MailOnline reporting in July 2023 that the pair had agreed to a mediation which could resolve their dispute.
2. Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson
Ryan and Scarlett married in 2008 in a secretive ceremony on Vancouver Island. Both actors' stars were firmly in the ascendancy but professional success wasn't conducive to conjugal happiness, and their union was annulled just over two years later with Scarlett subsequently revealing the couple hardly saw each other.
3. Russell Brand and Katy Perry
The polysyllabic and polyamorous British actor/comedian/presenter met popstar Katy in 2009 during rehearsals for the MTV Video Music Awards. The following year the pair married in a traditional Hindu ceremony in India and all seemed set fair. But with Katy away on her California Dreams tour for most 2011, the couple supposedly determined they had different priorities and Russell filed for divorce - via text message - at the end of that year.
4. Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore
The couple divorced in 2013 after it emerged Ashton had been unfaithful on the weekend of their sixth anniversary. In 2015 Ashton remarried, this time to his That '70s Show costar Mila Kunis who was five years his junior - a notable change in dynamic from his relationship with Demi who was 15 years his senior.
5. Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes
The archetypal whirlwind romance, Tom and Katie got engaged after just seven weeks of dating in 2005. The pair didn't muck about and the following year they both welcomed daughter Suri and got married in a Scientologist ceremony in Italy. The marriage lasted for five and half years before Katie filed for divorce.
Hugh's divorce announcement
The unwavering support for Hugh's charitable endeavors is juxtaposed against the backdrop of the recent announcement that he and Deborra-Lee are parting ways after a remarkable 27 years of marriage.
The news came as a shock to many, given their long-standing relationship in an industry where lasting unions are rare.
© Getty ImagesIn a statement shared with PEOPLE, the couple conveyed their decision with grace and mutual respect: "We have been blessed to share almost three decades together in a wonderful, loving marriage. Our journey now is shifting, and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth.
"Our family has been and always will be our highest priority. We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness."
© GettyThe duo implored understanding and respect for their privacy during this transitional period for their family. Emphasizing the statement's finality, they added: "This is the sole statement either of us will make." They signed off together, a testament to their shared journey, as "Deb and Hugh Jackman."
Beyond their partnership, Hugh and Deborra are parents to two children: 23-year-old Oscar and 18-year-old Ava.
