Deborra-Lee Furness has made a rare comment on the rumours that Hugh Jackman, her husband of 26 years, is gay.
WATCH: Hugh Jackman talks about his marriage
There has been long-standing speculation over Hugh’s sexuality, despite the fact that he’s in a happy marriage. The comments will inevitably start up any time Hugh posts about his wife, which he recently did to celebrate their anniversary.
“Today I celebrate 26 years of marriage to my extraordinary wife,” he penned in a tribute on their anniversary. “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!”
Despite how clearly they love one another, every single post comes with commentary around their marriage. Which is absurd and, at this point, exhausting. And now Deb is speaking out about the trolling.
Speaking on the Not an Overnight Success podcast, the Deb laughed off speculation her husband is gay.
“I mean, hello guys – if he was gay, he could be gay!” she said on the podcast.
“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! It’s so silly, and then people perpetuate silly things and it’s boring.”
While Deb was frustrated by what the rumours have insinuated about their marriage itself, Hugh has revealed in the past that he’s not upset about being called gay.
“Some dudes do get upset, some dudes say, ‘Don’t say I’m gay’ [but] I am good,” the actor said of the misconception, which he said he believes comes down to his former role in The Boy From Oz.
Deb, 66, and Hugh, 53, tied the knot in 1996 after meeting on the set of the Aussie TV series Correlli. Together they adopted two children, Oscar and Ava.
“Being married to you Deb is as natural as breathing,” wrote on their anniversary in 2021.
“From nearly the moment we met… I knew our destiny was to be together. In our 25 years – our love has only grown deeper. The fun, excitement and adventure more exhilarating; the learning even greater.
“I’m forever grateful to share our love, our life – and, our family together. We’ve only just begun. Deb, I love you with all my heart!”
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