Australian actor Hugh Jackman spent Christmas Eve with his longtime girlfriend Pat Schoenfeld, the widow of Broadway theater owner and producer Gerald Schoenfeld. Jackman and Schoenfeld spent time at a restaurant, and the actor shared a photo of the evening with fans on his Instagram story.
Hugh Jackman and Pat Schoenfeld have been friends for years and have attended several Broadway shows together. The actor has previously referred to Pat as his "theater sweetheart" on social media. It's also important to note that Jackman was a close friend of Pat's late husband, Gerald Schoenfeld, for a decade before his death in 2008.
The actor wrote a foreword to Gerald's biography, published by Pat after his death, in which he expressed his gratitude for the book being published. In his statement, Jackman expressed his gratitude for the change in his life that Jerry brought and expressed his wishes for happiness in Pat's future creative endeavors.
Regarding personal life, it is noted that Hugh Jackman has divorced his wife Deborra-Lee Furness after 27 years of marriage. The news of their divorce came as a surprise to many fans of the couple. In a statement, they announced their decision to separate in order to continue their individual growth, but remain committed to family values. Now Hugh and Deborra prefer to separate, but their joint family remains a priority for them.
A new photo of Hugh Jackman looking happy under a Christmas tree filled with presents is his way of wishing fans a Merry Christmas. The reason for their split is not yet known, but the actor seems ready for a new phase in his personal life.
