Hugh Jackmanrang in his 55th birthday alongside estranged wifeDeborra-lee Jackman.
On Friday, the actor shared Instagram photos ofhis 55th birthday celebrationat Ralph Lauren’s Polo Bar in New York City, an upscale, celeb-favorite restaurant. A rep for the actor confirms Deborra-lee joined Hugh along with family and close friends.
“It was a great celebration," a source tells PEOPLE.
(Page Sixwas the first to report their meet-up for Hugh’s birthday dinner.)
“Thank you ALL for the birthday love!!!” he captioned his post. “I’m reading your messages, seeing the special videos and experiencing all the feels. 🥹”
TheGreatest Showmanstar also shared a glimpse of his birthday dessert. Onhis Instagram Story, he posted a snap of decadent-looking ice cream in a teacup. The plate it sat on read “Happy Birthday Hugh Jackman!” in chocolate sauce.
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Hugh Jackman’s birthday dessert.thehughjackman/Instagram
thehughjackman/Instagram
This marks Hugh’s first birthday since he and Deb, 67,decided to amicably end their marriage.
Last month, the couple said in a statement exclusively shared with PEOPLE, “We have been blessed to share almost 3 decades together as husband and wife ina wonderful, loving marriage. Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth.”
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“Our family has been and always will be our highest priority. We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness,” they added. “We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family navigates this transition in all of our lives.”
The Aussie pair, whoshare two kids— Oscar, 23, and Ava, 18 — have been married for 27 years.
Hugh and Deborra-lee Jackman.JB Lacroix/Getty
On his actual birthday Thursday, Hugh marked another trip around the sunwith a morning walkin New York City with friendsRyan ReynoldsandBlake Lively.
The trio was photographed strolling through the streets of the Big Apple in casual ensembles, with Hugh sporting an Under Armour tracksuit, sneakers, a navy hat and sunglasses.
That same morning, theLoganactor posted athrowback photo of his teenage selfto Instagram. In the snap, the then-future actor wore a light-colored suit as he stood outside amid a grassy landscape, pulling a hilarious (and not-entirely-unlike-Wolverine!) face at the camera.
“I was the assistant (to the assistant) of the footy team.#throwbackthursday,” Hugh recalledin the caption.
source: people.com
