Renowned actor Hugh Jackman recently announced his separation from wife Deborra-Lee Furness. The former couple has decided to call it quits after 27 years of togetherness. Separations always hurt, irrespective of their tenure. However, when a couple completes a decade, people often assume they are soulmates.
Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Not just Jackman and Furness, there have been other celebrity couples as well who have parted ways after spending decades together. Check out the list below:
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness
Recently it was reported by People, that Hugh Jackman and his wife Deborra Lee are amicably ending their marriage. The couple tied the knot in 1996 and are now finally parting ways after completing almost three decades together. According to the People, the couple shared a joint statement claiming,
“We have been blessed to share almost 3 decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage. Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth. 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.”
Jackman and Furness share two children, Oscar, 23, and Ava, 18.
Kris Jenner and Caitlyn Jenner
Kris Jenner and Bruce Jenner ( now Caitlyn) were always open about their personal lives, as their relationship was the highlight of the show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Fans not only got to witness their private life but their deteriorating relationship was also no secret.
The couple decided to part ways in 2013, and their marriage officially came to an end in 2015. Following their divorce, Bruce Jenner came out as a trans woman and began going by going by Caitlyn.
Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger
If two decades sounds like a lot, what will be your reaction after knowing that Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger had been together for nearly 4 decades before finally quitting their marriage? Arnold Schwarzenegger and his former wife Maria Shriver tied the knot in 1986, however, unfortunately after living happy family moments for a few years, the couple started having some issues in their marriage.
In 2011, Schwarzenegger confessed about his affair outside the marriage, following which Shriver filed the divorce, however, it was finalized 10 years later and until then they stayed amicably. In 2021, the couple finally ended their marriage legally.
Chris Rock and Malaak Compton-Rock
Chris Rock was married to Malaak Compton-Rock for almost two decades and parted ways in 2014, following their divorce in 2016. The former couple was highly private about their relationship, and barely opened up about their relationship in media.
The couple who tied the knot in 1996, had one of the most expensive divorces in the film industry. The Sun reported that Rock was unfaithful to his wife through the years, which became a crucial reason for their divorce. According to Page Six, Compton-Rock reportedly asked for Rock’s $70 million net worth at the time.
Dan Aykroyd and Donna Dixon
Dan Aykroyd and Donna Dixon are the renowned faces of Hollywood, whose relationship has lasted for 39 years. Aykroyd and Dixon have starred together in many films including, Doctor Detroit, Spies Like Us, and Exit to Eden. The couple tied the knot in 1983, and after being together for almost four decades, the couple called it quits. The couple told People in a joint statement,
“After 39 years as a couple we are now on separate life paths. We remain legally married, co-parents, co-workers, and business partners. This is our choice in loving friendship.”
Dan Aykroyd and Donna Dixon share three daughters.
