Laughing it off. After more than two decades of marriage, Deborra-Lee Furness opened up about ignoring the rumors about her relationship with Hugh Jackman.“Hugh’s been gay for whatever, I mean, hello guys – if he was gay, he could be gay!” Furness, 66, joked during the “Not an Overnight Success” podcast on Sunday, April 17, referring to the speculation about her husband’s sexuality.The actress added, “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!”Furness’ comments come shortly after the couple celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary.
Earlier this month, Jackman, 53, took to social media to gush about his wife on their special day.“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!” the Les Misérables star wrote alongside an Instagram selfie of the pair cuddling up on the beach.Jackman and Furness met on the set of the Australian TV series Correlli in 1995.