Hugh Jackman is currently amidst a whirlwind of news. On one hand, he recently announced his separation from his wife Deborra-Lee Furness, and on the other, he is making headlines for his role as Wolverine in Deadpool 3 alongside Ryan Reynolds. Amidst the buzz, there have also been rumors about Jackman’s sexuality.
Jackman has been a well-known figure in the industry for decades, especially after his portrayal of Wolverine in X-Men in 2000. However, his personal life has always been a topic of discussion. One persistent rumor has been about his sexual orientation.
These rumors even bothered Jackman to the point where he responded boldly. However, it was Deborra-Lee Furness who shut down these rumors for good (at least until someone spreads them again). Read on to learn more about their response.
According to an interview with Hugh Jackman by the Huffington Post, he expressed his frustration about the rumors, stating, “It’s not the most interesting thing about a person, anyway. I get frustrated for Deb because I see her go, ‘This is just crazy!'”
In the same interview, Deborra-Lee Furness added, “If he was gay, fine, he would say he’s gay. It’s annoying because it’s not true.” Hugh also mentioned in other conversations how these rumors affected his wife.
However, Deborra-Lee Furness knew how to confront these rumors head-on. During a Q&A session on Anh’s Brush With Fame in 2020, she jokingly said, “He’s been gay for so many years. I was gay too. You know when I did ‘Shame’? I was gay. They were shocked when I got married. It’s like someone saying to Elton John, ‘He’s straight.’ I’m sure he’d be pissed.”
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