Actor Hugh Jackman has worked with some of the most talented and beautiful women in Hollywood such as Halle Berry, Scarlett Johansson, Ashley Judd, and Anne Hathaway, but his wife of 20 years, Deborra-Lee Furness, said that there is one actress that he isn't allowed to work with, and that's Angelina Jolie.
In an interview on the "Today Show" in Australia on Monday, July 6, Furness, 59, joked that her husband is not allowed to star opposite the "Tomb Raider" actress.
"I've told his agent he's not allowed to work with Angelina, I'm sure she's lovely," Furness said, before adding, "I'm just kidding."
Furness went on to add that she's a big fan of Jolie and mentioned the good work that the mother of six has done for adoption and world aid. Jackman and Furness were on the show to spread awareness for Adopt a Change, an organization that aims to empower Australians to engage with issues affecting adoption.
After 20 years of marriage, the couple credits their strong relationship to putting their family first, which includes their two adopted children, Oscar, 14, and Ava, 9.
"It just goes to show, if you get it right, if you pick the right partner then you traverse all those trevails and challenges," Furness said.
Jackman said that they met on the set of the Australian drama "Corelli," which was his first job, and since they've been together, they have never been apart for more than two weeks.
"Deb had a rule, never apart for more than two weeks," said the 49-year old actor, adding that early into their relationship he said "yes" to everything she wanted.
"And we don't wanna be [apart] — he tells really good jokes and I miss him," said Furness.
