Alright, let’s address the elephant in the room before Hugh Jackman has to do it again. Is Hugh Jackman gay? The man’s sexuality has been under a microscope for two decades, and it’s getting old—no, not the rumors, but the fact that they’re still happening despite the constant clarifications. Jackman and his ex-wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, previously sat down with 60 Minutes to finally say what we should’ve all gotten by now: Hugh Jackman is straight, and that’s the end of it. Period.
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The Impact of Persistent Rumors on Jackman and Deborra-Lee
In this interview, which aired some time ago, Jackman got real about how the speculation around his sexuality, though flattering, has taken its toll—particularly on his ex-wife. “It’s not the most interesting thing about a person,” he shared, but the rumors still get to him—particularly when it hurts Deb. “I do get frustrated for Deb, cause I see Deb go, ‘Ah, this is just crazy!’”
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A History of Clarifications
It’s easy to see why Jackman would be irritated. After all, this isn’t the first time he’s had to address the rumors. In fact, the couple spoke out many times about how the gossip impacted their lives. Deborra-Lee, meanwhile, was not having it. She was candid in a previous interview, rolling her eyes at the tabloids and declaring, “If he was gay, fine, he would say he’s gay,” adding that it’s not only frustrating but “mean-spirited.”
The Divorce and New Rumors
Now, here’s the twist: After 27 years of marriage, Jackman and Deborra-Lee separated, and their divorce was finalized in June 2025. And with that came a fresh wave of speculation about Jackman’s sexuality. The rumors, as they tend to do, resurfaced, but despite this major change in his personal life, Jackman has remained consistent about one thing: he’s straight, and nothing’s going to change that.
Why We Keep Asking
But here’s the real question: why are we still asking this? Why do we continue to tie Jackman’s worth or relevance to his sexuality, especially when the man has repeatedly told us what it is and isn’t? It’s not just outdated—it’s frankly exhausting. In 2026, it’s hard to imagine that someone as globally adored as Jackman, with his advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, would still be at the center of these discussions. His sexuality isn’t a mystery to be solved or a headline to chase; it’s his personal business, and the continued focus on it only underscores how far we still have to go in letting people just be.
Hugh Jackman: More Than His Sexuality
Jackman’s career isn’t defined by his sexual orientation—it’s defined by his incredible range, his acting chops, and yes, his undeniable charm. And guess what? None of that has anything to do with who he’s attracted to or who he sleeps with. We can love and admire him for all that he does in the spotlight, but the obsession with whether or not he’s gay misses the point entirely. It reduces him to a single facet of his identity when, in reality, he’s so much more than that.
The origins of these rumors are rooted in Jackman’s iconic role as Peter Allen in The Boy from Oz in 2003. He played the flamboyant, openly gay singer-songwriter, and of course, there was a same-sex kiss involved. Cue the whispers. “I stayed kissing him because I thought, ‘I’m just going to laugh. I’m going to stay here until it subsides,’” Jackman recalled about the kiss that had the entire audience buzzing. Spoiler alert: It didn’t subside. It only turned him into a gay icon in the process.
But here’s the thing. Even while Jackman was stepping into a role that screamed “gay fantasy,” he was also married to Deborra-Lee, and the couple’s relationship was never in question—at least, not in his eyes. And yet, despite their unwavering commitment to each other, the tabloids had a field day, especially after photos emerged of Jackman enjoying shirtless beach runs with his personal trainer. Yes, really. It didn’t help that he looked like an Adonis. Still, the actor has maintained that while he’s flattered by the attention, the assumption that he’s anything other than straight is inaccurate.
Fast forward to 2018, and Jackman was still addressing the rumors with characteristic humor. “Some dudes do get upset, some dudes say, ‘Don’t say I’m gay,’ but I am good,” he said during an interview. There’s that signature charm we all know and love. And yet, despite the years of clarifications, the speculation continues. And with the breakup news, it only picked up steam once more.
The Legacy of the Kiss
While Jackman no longer kisses men on stage, the rumors are still going strong. In fact, when The Boy from Oz moved from Broadway to Australia in 2006, they decided to cut the on-stage kiss. His new co-star, Murray Bartlett, explained that they “just wanted to keep it very simple and very pure.” The same-sex kiss had only been added for the Broadway run in 2003, and it didn’t sit well with some people.
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But what’s interesting is that Jackman, despite all the speculation, has consistently remained a vocal ally of the LGBTQ+ community. He’s used his platform to support gay rights, which only adds to his appeal as a figure in the queer community. His connection with the gays has always been strong, and while he’s never used that to fuel the rumors, it’s clear that the love goes both ways.
Hugh Jackman—Straight, Legendary, and Forever Hot
Despite the divorce and the return of the speculation, one thing remains clear: Hugh Jackman is straight, he’s still hot, and his personal life—whether it’s with Deborra-Lee or without her—doesn’t change the fact that we all still have a soft spot for him.
So let’s just stop asking him to define his sexuality for us. He’s already told us who he is, and it’s about time we start listening.
Hugh Jackman: straight, legendary, and still one of the hottest men on the planet.
Source: Hollywood Reporter and DailyMail