Here Is Something Nice

image of Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness at the beach, taking a selfie
[Image via Hugh Jackman on Instagram.]

Hugh Jackman has always spoken about Deborra-Lee Furness, to whom he's been married for 21 years, in the most charming way. And, in a new interview with People, he's at it again, reminding us that there are still nice things in the world.
The actor opened up about his 21-year marriage to wife Deborra-lee Furness during the latest edition of The Jess Cagle Interview (streaming now on People TV), saying one of the reasons he loves their relationship so much is because they formed their bond before the Wolverine star became famous.

"One of the great pieces of fortune in my career, it started late, but that Deb and I were already set together, a team, madly in love, like literally before it all happened," Jackman tells PEOPLE's editor-in-chief Jess Cagle. "We can kind of see all the ups and downs for what they are. Our priority is our family, and we're there for each other no matter what."

The Greatest Showman actor, 49, says he actively reminds himself that he wouldn't be where he is today without his wife. Calling Furness, 62, his "rock," Jackman says he always makes his wife a priority — no matter what the occasion may be.

"Even at the Oscars, I walk out, I put my hand on my heart and I always look to Deb in the audience," he says. "Straight afterwards, I will not see anybody in my dressing room until Deb's been in. Because that is my foundation, that is the rock, that is the foundation of our family, and therefore my life."

..."Underneath the surface where it's real, and where it's still and where it's deep, that is the love I have with Deb."
Where it's still and where it's deep. This resonates with me strongly.

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