Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness may be in the middle of a divorce following their shocking split after 27 years of marriage, but their two children, Oscar and Ava, have remained their "highest priority."
The former couple announced their separation in September 2023, emphasizing that their primary focus would remain their family. "Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth," they said in a statement shared with People.
"Our family has been and always will be our highest priority. We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness. We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family navigates this transition in all of our lives."
Hugh and Deborra-Lee adopted Oscar and Ava during their marriage, but their kids have largely remained out of the spotlight. The former couple has shared glimpses into their lives over the years, with Hugh previously revealing he and Deborra-Lee tried to ensure their kids didn't take their luxury lifestyle for granted.
"My kids have so many advantages," The Wolverine star told People in 2018. "And I want them to know that they have a responsibility to use those advantages to help others."
He added: "My kids are constantly reminded about how lucky we are in our family. We're ridiculously blessed. We live in a beautiful home in places that other people dream of."
Read on to learn more about their rarely-seen children, son Oscar and daughter Ava…
Oscar Maximillian Jackman, 25
© GC ImagesThe former couple adopted their son Oscar in 2000. Born May 15, he is now 25 years old, and was adopted after Deborra-Lee suffered two miscarriages.
While not much is known about Oscar, he has made a few appearances alongside his famous parents, most notably at his dad's handprint and footprint ceremony at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in 2009.
© Getty ImagesIn an interview with People, his mom revealed that he was, in fact, part Bosnian. She explained: "When my son was younger, he found out he was part Bosnian, so we went and got this Croatian/Bosnian cookbook and he was very proud to carry that around when he was seven years old."
Hugh also stated in an interview with ET that his son even used his dad's fame to pick up girls. He shared: "Once he was on the beach. He was talking to a girl, he was about 13, he was talking to a girl, who I guess to be about 15, and he started walking towards me.
© Getty Images"He came up to me and he started walking ahead of the girl, and he goes, 'Dad, Dad, Dad, she's coming over. I told her you're Wolverine, just go with it.' I was like, 'I am the wingman for my 13-year-old boy.'"
Ava Eliot Jackman, 20
© Getty ImagesAva, born on July 10, 2005, was also adopted by Hugh and Deborra-Lee when she was a baby, which was announced the same month as her birth.
Deborra-Lee explained in her People interview that her daughter also had different cultural roots, explaining that she had Mexican lineage.
© Getty Images"My daughter has a Mexican lineage, so we've been to Mexico," the actress said. "We completely embrace the ancestors and the extended family; they're family to us. And it's in there, even though it's generational. It may be subtle, but it's in there."
Ava, alongside her brother, has maintained a private life away from the spotlight. Their parents never share photos of their children either.
What has Hugh Jackman said about his children?
© Getty ImagesIn October 2025, Hugh made an incredibly rare comment about Oscar and Ava at the premiere of his film, Song Sung Blue, Asked by E! whether they would follow in his footsteps in the world of acting, Hugh said: "They'd both be very good, but I don't know," adding: "I just want them to do what they love."
In a 2012 interview with Today's Katie Couric, Hugh opened up about the process of adoption after he and Deborra-Lee struggled with conception.
© Getty Images"To be clear, Deb and I always wanted to adopt. So that was always in our plan," he explained. "We didn't know where in the process that would happen but biologically obviously we tried and it was not happening for us and it is a difficult time.
"We did IVF and Deb had a couple of miscarriages. I'll never forget it, the miscarriage thing – it happens to one in three pregnancies, but it's very, very rarely talked about," he continued, saying that once their son was born, all their "heartache melted away."
