Australian actor Hugh Jackman spent the pre-Christmas evening in the company of his old friend Pat Schoenfeld, the widow of the owner and producer of the Broadway theater Gerald Schoenfeld. Jackman and Schoenfeld spent time at the 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. In social networks, the actor used to call Pat his "theatre lover". It's also important to note that Jackman was a close friend of Pat's late husband, Gerald Schoenfeld, for ten years before his death in 2008.
The actor wrote a foreword to Gerald's biography, published by Pat after his death, in which he expressed gratitude for the book seeing the light of day. In a statement, Jackman expressed gratitude for the change in his life that Jerry brought and wished Pat the best of luck in his future creative endeavors.
Regarding personal life, it is stated that Hugh Jackman has separated from 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 the decision to separate in order to continue their individual growth, but remain supporters of family values. Now, Hugh and Deborra prefer to separate, but their joint family remains a priority for them.
A new photo of Hugh Jackman, who looks happy under the Christmas tree, where the gifts are placed, was his way of wishing his fans a Merry Christmas. The reason for their divorce is currently unknown, but the actor looks ready for a new stage in his personal life.