{"id":12057,"date":"2025-01-17T14:48:16","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T14:48:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aboutlife.press\/?p=12057"},"modified":"2025-01-17T14:48:16","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T14:48:16","slug":"deborra-lee-furness-69-steps-out-with-her-19-year-old-adoptive-daughter-ava-to-attend-the-2025-australian-open-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aboutlife.press\/?p=12057","title":{"rendered":"Deborra-Lee Furness, 69, Steps Out with Her 19-Year-Old Adoptive Daughter, Ava, to Attend the 2025 Australian Open \u2013 Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The “Legend of the Guardians” star turned heads as she stepped out for a rare public appearance with her teenage daughter at a high-profile sporting event.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Deborra-Lee Furness, 69, and her adoptive daughter, Ava Eliot Jackman, 19, made an appearance during the Men’s Singles First Round match between Daniil Medvedev and Kasidit Samrej at the 2025 Australian Open, garnering mixed views online.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A user comment on the mother-daughter duo, dated January 15, 2025 | Source: Instagram\/justjared<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The event took place on January 14, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. Deborra-Lee, known for her timeless elegance, donned a striking purple silk blouse featuring an intricate printed pattern. She paired it with light beige pants, creating a comfortable yet stylish look for the event.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Deborra-Lee Furness (L) and her daughter Ava Eliot Jackman (R) are seen during the Men’s Singles First Round match between Daniil Medvedev and Kasidit Samrej of Thailand on January 14, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Her signature short blonde hair was neatly styled, and she accessorized with tinted aviator sunglasses that complemented her ensemble. Ava opted for a modern, youthful outfit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Deborra-Lee Furness and her daughter Ava Eliot Jackman are pictured watching the Women’s Singles First Round between Emma Navarro of the United States and Peyton Stearns of the United States on January 14, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The young woman wore a black lace-trimmed spaghetti-strap top paired with a statement necklace. Her long dark hair flowed freely, and she, too, sported sunglasses, adding a casual, chic vibe to her overall appearance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Deborra-Lee Furness and her daughter Ava Eliot Jackman are spotted during the Women’s Singles First Round between Emma Navarro of the United States and Peyton Stearns of the United States during the 2025 Australian Open on January 14, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The duo was seated in the stands, enjoying the intense tennis match. While Deborra-Lee appeared engaged, occasionally laughing and chatting, Ava maintained a more reserved demeanor, often gazing at the court quietly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Deborra-Lee Furness and and Ava Eliot Jackman have their eyes on the court during their appearance at the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 14, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The pair’s public outing sparked diverse reactions across social media platforms, with fans and observers sharing their thoughts. On Facebook, users were quick to comment on the noticeable contrast in the mother and daughter’s moods.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Deborra-Lee Furness gets excited while sitting next to her daughter during the Men’s Singles First Round match between Daniil Medvedev and Kasidit Samrej of Thailand on January 14, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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One user wrote,<\/a> “Daughter doesn’t look happy being at the tennis I’d say she wanted to be somewhere else [sic].”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Another added,<\/a> “I wouldn’t of known it was her if I seen her, she has changed a lot. Daughter look sulky [sic].”<\/i> A third remarked,<\/a> “Daughter doesn’t look to interested [sic].”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Deborra-Lee Furness and her daughter Ava Eliot Jackman are seated among the attendees during day three of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 14, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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On Instagram, users shared similar sentiments but also expressed support. One comment read,<\/a>“Awww she’s such a good mom, good for her and glad her daughter and sticking to her mother, that’s loyalty [sic].”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ava Eliot Jackman rests her head on her mother Deborra-Lee Furness\u2019 shoulder as they attend day three of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 14, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Another user questioned<\/a> Ava’s interest in the event, “Don’t get it, why the daughter there, when she clearly seems to be disinterested and sleepy [sic].”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Deborra-Lee Furness watches her daughter Ava Eliot Jackman using her phone during their appearance at the 2025 Australian Open on January 14, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Expressing admiration for Deborra-Lee’s parenting, one user stated,<\/a> “I’m so glad Deborah had the children. Regardless biological or not [sic].”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Another commenter shared<\/a> warm wishes, “Very happy to see her and daughter enjoying time together. We wish you all the best for the future Debora-Lee Furness [sic].”<\/i> A final commenter praised<\/a> Ava, “What a beautiful daughter.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Deborra-Lee Furness looks at her daughter Ava Eliot Jackman clapping during their time at the 2025 Australian Open on January 14, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The duo’s outing is a reminder of Deborra-Lee and her husband Hugh Jackman’s<\/a> heartfelt journey to parenthood, one marked by love, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to their children, Ava and her older brother, Oscar Maximillian, now 24.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Actor Hugh Jackman, his now ex-wife Deborra Lee Furness, and children Oscar Jackman and, Ava Jackman pose with Mickey Mouse outside Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland on April 23, 2009, in Anaheim, California | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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In a 2020 interview with People, Deborah-Lee, then 64, opened up about the joys and challenges of parenting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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She shared,<\/a> “It’s so interesting being a parent, and they’ve both made me smarter than I think I ever could have been on my own. But when you’re a parent, you can’t lie to them or yourself. They will shine a light on every one of your flaws, your Achilles heel, whatever. You’ve got to look at yourself.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Actor Hugh Jackman, now ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness, and their children Ava Jackman, and Oscar Jackman attend the handprint and footprint ceremony honoring Hugh Jackman at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on April 21, 2009, in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The Australian star also spoke candidly about navigating the unique dynamics of raising adopted children. “What I’m very interested in is epigenetics, and it’s even more so when you have adopted children because I’m coming from my lineage of my mother, how she parented me, how her mother parented her, and I’m translating that to my children,” she said.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“But my children also have a separate lineage. So it’s almost like we have more players at the table.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Deborra-Lee Furness, Ava, and Oscar attend the handprint and footprint ceremony honoring Hugh Jackman in Hollywood, California on April 21, 2009 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The actress and producer also reflected<\/a> on the cultural differences present within their family. “We’ve got cultural differences in there, and I do believe these will play out generation after generation. So our family is just a little more late, I guess, at dinner time; a few more ancestors at the table.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Helen Christiansen, Deborah Jackman, and Hugh Jackman attend the Edun Fall 2011 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on February 12, 2011, in New York City | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The “Deadpool & Wolverine” alum has also been vocal about the couple’s adoption journey. In a 2017 interview with People, Hugh recalled the struggles they faced before deciding to adopt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Deborra-Lee Furness (L) and actor Hugh Jackman attend the 2010 Children of the City benefit gala at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers on September 30, 2010, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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“Because of her age, we started [trying] straightaway when we were together,” said<\/a> the Australian actor, who married Deborra-Lee in 1996 when he was 27 and she was 40. “We struggled, a couple miscarriages, [in vitro fertilization] \u2014 it was not easy. It was difficult, obviously particularly on Deb.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hugh Jackman, Ava Eliot Jackman, and Deborra-Lee Furness are seen on December 3, 2012, in New York City | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Hugh shared how he approached the decision, saying,<\/a> “I remember saying to her, ‘We were always going to adopt \u2014 let’s just adopt now.'”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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For the couple, the motivation to adopt came from a desire to meet the greatest need. It was important for the “Logan” star and his wife to adopt mixed-race children as well \u2014 a demographic he referred to as<\/a> “the biggest need.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Actor Hugh Jackman, his now ex-wife Deborra Lee Furness, and their children Oscar and Ava attend the handprint and footprint ceremony honoring Hugh Jackman on April 21, 2009, in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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He further elaborated,<\/a> “A lot of people go into [adoption thinking] it’s really important to them for the kid to look like them, and honestly, for Deb and I, that just never even was an issue.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness at The Met Gala in New York City on May 1, 2023 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The “Van Helsing” actor also emphasized<\/a> the deeper values he hoped to instill in his children.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“I believe in life and I want to tell my kids that your personality is interesting, it in some way very much defines you, the color of your skin, whether you’re a male, whether you’re a female, but that’s not who you really are. What defines you as a human is underneath all that.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Actress Deborra-Lee Furness and children Ava and Oscar participate in the Hugh Jackman Star ceremony at The Hollywood Walk Of Fame on December 13, 2012, in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Hugh and Deborra-Lee announced in early September 2023 that they were separating<\/strong> after almost three decades as husband and wife.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The two had been married for 27 years and noted that their separation was amicable, as their journey was shifting, forcing them to pursue individual growth. They said their family will remain their highest priority.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hugh Jackman, Ava Eliot Jackman, and Deborra-Lee Furness walk in New York City on December 3, 2012 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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On the pair’s 27th anniversary, a few months before they announced their separation<\/a>, Hugh shared a sweet post celebrating Deborra-Lee. “I love you so much. Together we created a beautiful family. And life,” he wrote<\/a> partly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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He added that her laughter, spirit, generosity, humor, cheekiness, loyalty, and courage were a wonderful gift to him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The two met in 1995<\/a> on the set of the Australian drama series “Corelli,” where the actress was the lead. The series was the actor’s first job after drama school, but Deborra-Lee was already a big star whom everyone loved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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When she greeted Hugh, the “Scoop” actor knew he really liked her and saw that she was absolutely beautiful.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Deborra-Lee Furness at The Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project fundraising event in New York City on November 12, 2019 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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However, Hugh didn’t want to fall for the leading lady, so six weeks into the shoot, when he realized he had a crush on Deborra-Lee, he didn’t speak to her for a week.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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But during a party the actor threw later, he admitted to Deborra-Lee that he had a crush on her, and he was surprised to find out that the actress had a crush on him too. Their romance blossomed from that day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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During their marriage, Hugh was devoted to the “Jindabyne” star and never shied from showering her with affection publicly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The 56-year-old is also a dedicated father who is often vocal about his love and joy of fatherhood and how he and Deborra-Lee raise their two kids.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The duo tied the knot on April 11, 1996. They expanded their family when they adopted Oscar in 2000 and Ava in 2005. “The Wolverine” actor said they always wanted to adopt, but after first having biological kids.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hugh Jackman plays with Oscar Maximilian on the movie set of “Kate and Leopold” in New York City on April 5, 2001 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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However, they went through a difficult time having biological kids. Hugh and Deborra-Lee decided to adopt because it was a step they were going to take anyway. The pair wanted a multiracial family, so they adopted multiracial kids.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hugh Jackman, Ava Jackman, and Deborra-Lee Furness in West Village in New York City on December 2, 2013 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ava Jackman in New York City on April 12, 2020 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Hugh also opened up about his kids when they were young, revealing their personalities. He said Oscar never wanted to go to school, but Ava loved it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hugh Jackman and Ava Jackman at the Meat Packing District in New York City on November 18, 2006 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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He added<\/a> that his daughter is a lover of life and is “so like” her Deborra-Lee. Ava was fairly quiet and very independent as a baby, traits she shared with her mother.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hugh revealed that Ava would not be fed from when she turned six months old. Instead, she would feed herself, showcasing her independence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Deborra-Lee Furness and Ava Jackman spotted at Narita International Airport in Narita, Japan on January 20, 2019 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Like her mom, Ava is also a lover of neatness. She would go around the house, closing drawers and picking things up. Hugh joked that their family didn’t need a housekeeper because they had Ava. Ava would tell his dad that she loves to be neat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Oscar Jackman in New York City on April 12, 2020 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Meanwhile, Hugh noted that Oscar loves the outdoors. He is a nature kid whose knowledge of the outdoors is unbelievable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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He said<\/a> he is happiest with Oscar when they spend time in nature, “When I’m hiking, camping, fire on the beach roasting marshmallows, out in the wood fishing, that kind of thing with him is when I see him at his most relaxed.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hugh Jackman, Deborra-lee Furness, and Oscar Jackman (left) at the 2018 tennis US Open in New York City on August 28, 2018 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ava, just like her dad, is a lover of music and dance. In 2017, Hugh said he had been to four concerts with Ava, including an Ed Sheeran concert where father and daughter knew every word in every song of the singer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“The Prestige” actor noted<\/a> that spending time with Ava at these concerts was like “heaven” to him, adding, “When I go to a concert with her and the two of us standing there and, literally, I turn somehow into a 12-year-old.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hugh Jackman carries his daughter Ava at Sydney International Airport in Sydney, Australia on July 14, 2012 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Just like most kids, Hugh noted that his kids sometimes feel embarrassed when they see their dad doing something they find corny.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hugh Jackman and Ava Jackman in New York City on November 13, 2013 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The actor said when Ava was six, she would hide under a chair during theatre shows when her dad would sing to her mom. Ava finds theatre a little boring, while Oscar thinks it’s interesting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hugh Jackman walks with Oscar and Ava in New York City on May 18, 2009 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Apart from his kids’ traits and personalities, Hugh also revealed the kind of father he is. The movie star said he is a strict parent<\/a> because when his parents split, his dad, who was an accountant, raised seven kids in a very regimented way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness at the Variety Club Heart Awards in Sydney, Australia on July 18, 1997 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Hugh pointed out that he and Deborra-Lee had very opposite parenting styles. She was raised with a single mom, and her mother wasn’t strict. Thus, the 69-year-old took after her mother’s parenting style, being lenient with Ava and Oscar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hugh Jackman at the Sky Bet League Two match in Wrexham, Wales on August 5, 2023 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Now, Hugh and Deborra-Lee romance has burned out. The actor was spotted<\/a> for the first time after the two announced their separation, walking on the streets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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When asked to comment about the individual growth he would be pursuing, Hugh politely declined, noting that it wasn’t a good time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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