Hugh Jackman is still “grieving” and “processing” his split from wife Deborra-Lee Furness – and has no plans to get back into the dating business despite rumors to the contrary, insiders say.
The 54-year-old Wolverine star and the 67-year-old actress announced in a joint statement last month that they were ending their marriage after 27 years, revealing that they have “decided to separate in order to further our individual development.” to move forward.”
And although it has been reported that young bachelor Hugh is already on the move again, an insider has exclusively claimed to that he is not looking for new love and has no intention of being a “playboy” to become.
Instead, Hugh takes time to reflect on his marriage to Deborra-Lee before exploring the “exciting and frightening” possibilities single life has to offer him. A separate source denies claims he turned to Australian pop star Betty Who for support.
Hugh Jackman, 54, split from his wife Deborra-Lee Furness, 67, after 27 years of marriage
The Wolverine star has no intention of being a “playboy” during his return to single life
“Hugh and Deborra have tremendous respect for each other and want each other to do well in life, be it in their careers, their love lives and anything else that comes their way,” an insider said.
“Hugh isn’t against dating or hooking up with someone his friends might think is right for him, but he’s also still processing life without the woman he’s been with for decades .”
“He’s in this quiet phase where he’s still grieving the breakup, trying to throw himself into work to take his mind off it, feeling flattered that there might be a new love life in the future, and besides, he loves her Fact that he couldn’t do anything at all.’
They continued: “The options he has are exciting and scary, he wants to respect Deborra’s feelings and his feelings, and he also wants to respect the feelings of anyone he would get involved with.”
“Sure, he’s interested in dating, but he also wants to focus 100 percent on it and not half-ass it when it comes to it.”
“He wants to approach this part of life with the best of intentions, he doesn’t want to be a playboy.”
Hugh and Deborra-Lee, who share children Oscar, 23, and Ava, 18, confirmed their split in a statement shared with PEOPLE.
“We have been fortunate to spend nearly three decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage,” they said.
“Our journey is now changing and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth.”
The actor and his ex Deborra-Lee announced their split in a statement last month, revealing that they have “decided to separate to further our individual development.”
Hugh is said to have taken time to reflect on his marriage to Deborra-Lee, pictured together in 2017, before respectfully jumping back into the dating game
“Our family has always been and continues to be our highest priority.” We approach this next chapter with gratitude, love and kindness. “We thank you very much for your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family navigates this transition throughout our lives.”
The former couple signed the statement “Deb and Hugh Jackman” and added: “This is the only statement either of us will make.”
Since they parted ways, it was reported that Hugh had turned to “really good friend” Betty Who.
However, a separate source told that the two do not know each other.
“They met after seeing Hadestown on Broadway,” they said. “He took a lot of photos with the cast and she asked for one.”
Betty, who is married to photographer Zac Cassar and plays Persephone in the production, shared a picture with Hugh on Instagram and wrote: “MY COUNTRYMAN!!!!” [Australian flag emoji]. Thank you for visiting us in Hadestown and being so kind!!!!!’
In another photo, Hugh was seen happily alongside Betty and her castmates Phillip Boykin and Reeve Carney.
Hugh is said to have struck up a friendship with 31-year-old pop star Betty Who (right) following his split – but a source denied the claim
Hugh attended the Kansas City Chiefs’ game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium weeks after his split, along with Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively and Taylor Swift
It was previously reported that Hugh is looking for his wife Right because finding love again is “one of his biggest priorities”.
“Everyone is assuming Hugh will get married again pretty quickly,” an insider told New Idea magazine. “He’s such a soft-hearted person and will probably fall in love with the first girl that catches his eye.”
“There are tons of ladies lining up around the block to go out with him,” another source added to the publication.
The star was pictured at the Kansas City Chiefs’ game against the New York Jets last month alongside the likes of Taylor Swift, Blake Lively and his boyfriend and Deadpool co-star Ryan Reynolds.