Hugh Jackman moving to London 'to find love' following split with Deborra-Lee Furness

By Campbell Greaves For Daily Mail Australia 01:18 01 Jul 2024, updated 06:30 01 Jul 2024

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Hugh Jackman is currently residing in London while he shoots his new movie, Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie.

And according to New Idea, the Hollywood star, 55, could be making the move permanent.

'He wants to be closer to his mum and sister who are based there – and possibly to find love again,' an insider told the publication.

The source said Jackman, who holds dual British and Australian citizenships, plans to focus more on charitable endeavours with someone by his side.

'He really wants to find somebody who can help him make the world a better place and put the good will he's earned after 25 years in Hollywood to work for something more than his personal stardom,' the source said.

'He is committed to branching outside of his entertainment industry bubble to find somebody he can spend the rest of his life with, and who can help him put his fortune to good use around the world,' they continued.

Born in Sydney to British parents, the Oscar nominated actor spent a gap year in 1987 working in the UK as a Physical Education teacher.

In 1998 he starred as Curly in the Royal National Theatre's production of Oklahoma! in London's West End.

Last year, Hugh announced he had split from long-time wife Deborra-Lee after 27 years of marriage.

The former couple revealed to fans that they had separated 'to pursue our individual growth'.

'We have been blessed to share almost three decades together in a wonderful, loving marriage. Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth,' the couple said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE.

'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.'

The former couple signed the statement as 'Deb and Hugh Jackman,' adding: 'This is the sole statement either of us will make.'

The pair had tied the knot in 1996 after crossing paths on set of Correlli in 1995.

During the course of their marriage, they adopted two children: son Oscar, 23, and daughter Ava, 18.