How Many Kids Does Hugh Jackman Have? Are They Adopted?

Hugh Jackman has become a household name because of his work in the ‘X-Men‘ films. To great effect, thanks to Jackman’s portrayal, James Logan has become a cultural icon. It also earned him a Guinness World Record for the longest-running live-action Marvel character career. The record was eventually surpassed in the year 2021 by Patrick Stewart.

Hugh is well-known for his charismatic on-screen personas and has acted in a wide variety of genres in his career, including romantic comedies, action films, horror films, and dramatic works. He has received several awards for his exceptional performances, including a Grammy, a Golden Globe, an Emmy, and a Tony Award. Apart from being a very established actor, Hugh is also into music. He not only has a successful professional life but also has a well-settled personal life. Let us see how many kids Hugh has with his wife Deborra Lee Furness.

Hugh Jackman’s Kids

Hugh Jackman has had a very romantic story with his Deborra Lee Furness. The two met for the first time in 1995 on the set of the TV show ‘Correllii‘. Their first meeting with each other was an instant click. Furness’ engagement ring, which Jackman created himself, was engraved with the Sanskrit words “Om paramar mainamar”, which means, “we devote our relationship to a bigger source.” In 1996, Hugh tied the knot with Deborra.

The couple has been married for over two decades now and is still standing strong. Hugh and Deborra are parents to two kids – a son and a daughter. The elder one is Oscar Maximilan Jackman who was born in May 2000. The couple’s younger child is 17-year-old Eva Eliot Jackman. However, Hugh and Deborra are not the biological parents of the children.

Why Did Hugh Jackman Adopt Kids?

Both Oscar Jackman and Eva Jackman have been adopted by Hugh Jackman and his wife. Hugh and Furness after some years of their marriage tried for children. However, complications arose and Deborra had two miscarriages. The couple also tried IVF, but that too did not work for them. After many losses and unsuccessful attempts, the couple decided that adoption was their best choice for becoming parents. “It was a challenge. It was a trying time for everyone involved, but especially for Deb,” said the Australian actor to People, adding, “We were always intending to adopt, so I told her, ‘Let’s just adopt now.‘”

Hugh and Deborra adopted their son Oscar in the year 2000. He elaborated that there wasn’t any need to push further and it was essential to their decision to adopt. The greatest need is for children of different races, as they learned from professionals working in the field. Jackman was also well aware of the difficulties his kids would encounter as a result of having such a well-known father.

‘The Greatest Showman‘ star talked about becoming a dad to two kids, “I think you’re starting to feel a little bit more at ease. Having a daughter certainly changes things up, but I couldn’t be happier with my two gorgeous children, a healthy boy and a healthy girl. I hug her and think, I don’t want you to encounter anything horrible ever in your life.”