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Deborra-Lee Furness breaks silence on life post-divorce

<p dir="ltr">Deborra-Lee Furness has broken her silence on what life has looked like since her high profile split from Hugh Jackman. </p> <p dir="ltr">The Aussie actress has hit the press circuit promoting <em>Force of Nature: The Dry 2</em>, the sequel to the hit 2020 film, in which she’ll star alongside Eric Bana.</p> <p dir="ltr">Facing questions about her divorce, the 68-year-old finally broke her silence on how she has been dealing with life as a single woman. </p> <p dir="ltr">“It is kind of exciting,” she told <a href="https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/hook-ups-break-ups/deborralee-furness-on-life-without-hugh-jackman-frightening/news-story/dc4fa3f9e19c80ea9dada89a852e67c0"><em>The Advertiser</em>.</a></p> <p dir="ltr">“You know what, change, transition, evolution is a little frightening, and we are all a bit scared of it, but I think it is probably our greatest gift.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Deborra-Lee Furness and Hugh Jackman shocked the world in September last year when they announced they would be separating after 27 years of marriage. </p> <p dir="ltr">The couple released a joint statement at the time announcing they were going their separate ways and had decided to split to pursue “individual growth”.</p> <p dir="ltr">“We have been blessed to share almost three decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage,” they said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Our journey now is shifting, and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth.”</p> <p dir="ltr">They added that their family is their highest priority and that they will undertake “this next chapter with gratitude, love and kindness”.</p> <p dir="ltr">The couple met in 1995 on the set of an Australian television show they both starred in, and married just one year later. </p> <p dir="ltr">Together they share two children, Oscar and Ava. </p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image credits: Getty Images</em></p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-9556549a-7fff-b18e-2baf-242c622406aa"></span></p>

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Deborra-Lee Furness speaks out for the first time since separation

<p>Deborra-Lee Furness has broken her silence for the first time since announcing her and Hugh Jackman were separating after 27 years of marriage. </p> <p>Just one week after the news of their split made headlines, Deborra-Lee answered a cold call from Kyle and Jackie O, live on their radio show. </p> <p>Sandilands admitted he wasn't expecting Furness to answer the call, as they didn't realise they hit the dial button. </p> <p>“Seriously, this isn’t a stitch up,” Sandilands told Furness when she picked up on <em>The Kyle &amp; Jackie O Show</em>. </p> <p>“We didn’t mean to actually call you. But now you’re here, we won’t go into it. We love you, we hope you’re well.”</p> <p>“Thank you, guys. I really appreciate it. You’re really sweet,” Furness told Sandilands and Henderson.</p> <p>Feeling bad, Sandilands stressed that the duo weren’t after a scoop about their separation as they did not want to pry so early after the couple's split. </p> <p>“I just feel it’s too soon,” the shock jock told Furness over the phone. “I don’t want to get involved in anything. But we love you, and you ring us when you want to chat.”</p> <p>Before hanging up, Furness again said, “Thank you, guys. I really, really appreciate it.”</p> <p>Henderson praised Sandilands after the phone call, telling him “that was the right thing to do” – and he agreed.</p> <p>“I’m not here to stitch anyone up in the worse time in their life,” he explained. </p> <p>Despite Kyle's offer to Deb for her to chat about the divorce, Hugh and Deborra-Lee made in clear in their separation announcement that the statement would be the one and only time they will both speak publicly about the break-up.</p> <p>“This is the sole statement either of us will make,” they wrote. </p> <p>The Hollywood couple <a href="https://oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/hugh-jackman-devastated-after-marriage-split" target="_blank" rel="noopener">shocked the world</a> on September 15th when they released a statement confirming their separation after being married for 27 years.</p> <p>“We have been blessed to share almost three decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage,” Jackman and Furness told <em><a href="https://people.com/hugh-jackman-and-deborra-lee-jackman-separate-exclusive-7970286" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link-type="article-inline">People</a></em>.</p> <p>“Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth."</p> <p><em>Image credits: Getty Images</em></p>

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Inside Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness' $290 million divorce

<p>While Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness announced their split on Saturday after 27 years of marriage, official paperwork has not yet been filed to cement their divorce. </p> <p>However, a new report suggests the couple are "amicably" trying to figure out how to divide their lucrative assets and abundant finances before they file the necessary paperwork. </p> <p>The Aussie actor, 54, and his wife, 67, are rumoured to be worth around $290 million, with the couple owning multiple homes in both Australia and the US, which they’re reportedly planning to split equally.</p> <p>“Their lives were so interwoven, so it’s an extremely tricky and gut-wrenching process dividing everything up and figuring out who gets what in terms of assets and finances,” a source told <em><a href="https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/inside-hugh-jackman-and-deborra-lee-furness-gut-wrenching-divorce/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">US Weekly</a></em>. </p> <p>“The [divorce] filing will be formalised in due course, but before that happens, their aim is to come to an agreement. They’re determined to [do this] as amicably as possible.”</p> <p>In 2019, <a href="https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a29110657/hugh-jackman-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Men's Health</em></a> magazine estimated that Jackman's net worth was sitting at around $257 million [adjusted for inflation], with a massive portion of his income stemming from his portrayal of Wolverine in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films over several years. </p> <p>On top of his on-screen achievements, Jackman has a hefty property portfolio, which includes a North Bondi penthouse the couple bought for $5.925m in 2015, which is estimated to have doubled in value since.</p> <p>In August last year, the couple dropped $30m on a New York penthouse, which came after they listed their triplex in Manhattan’s West Village for $56m, having lived in the property for a decade.</p> <p>They also own a sprawling getaway home in East Hamptons, which they purchased in 2015 for $5.440m.</p> <p>The Hollywood couple shocked the world on Saturday when they released a statement confirming their separation after being married for 27 years.</p> <p>“We have been blessed to share almost three decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage,” Jackman and Furness told <em><a href="https://people.com/hugh-jackman-and-deborra-lee-jackman-separate-exclusive-7970286" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link-type="article-inline">People</a></em>.</p> <p>“Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth."</p> <p><em>Image credits: Getty Images</em></p>

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New theory in Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness split

<p>News of <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/hugh-jackman-devastated-after-marriage-split" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hugh Jackman and Deborah-Lee Furness’ split </a>after 27 years of marriage shocked the world, and now celebrity experts are sharing their theories. </p> <p>US broadcaster Cooper Lawrence shared her theory in an interview with <em>Sunrise </em>hosts Natalie Barr and Matt Shirvington on Monday morning. </p> <p>Lawrence claimed that the couple were waiting for their two adopted children Oscar, 23, and Ava, 18, to grow old enough before they had an amicable split. </p> <p>“I think [Jackman and Furness] were waiting until the kids were old enough that they could have an amicable split and not worry about child custody or how much everybody is going to pay each other,” she told the <em>Sunrise</em> hosts. </p> <p>She added that child custody battles are what make  high-profile divorces “messy”, which could explain the timing of the divorce.</p> <p>“They don’t have to worry about that because the kids are older, so now they can just split their multi-millions and all their properties, which is a lot.”</p> <p>The couple have properties in New York, Sydney and The Hamptons.</p> <p>Lawrence added that the rumour mill began spinning on “the Broadway scene” sometime last year after the couple sold their <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/property/real-estate/hugh-jackman-s-nyc-triplex-attracts-big-looks-and-bigger-bucks" target="_blank" rel="noopener">three-storey New York apartment</a>.</p> <p>“For a while on the Broadway scene there was a rumour there might be something going on in that marriage and people were like, ‘This is kind of odd,’ but as soon as they sold their three-floor apartment... and downsized and then shipped a bunch of furniture home to Sydney, it was like ‘What’s really going on here?’” she said.</p> <p>She added that while celebrity splits are nothing new, some fans have taken it harder than others because some celebrities make them believe in true love. </p> <p>“Every time there was a think piece about Hollywood couples that made us believe in love, (Jackman and Furness) were always at the top of the list,” Lawrence explained.</p> <p>“They are always talking about each other and they were the ‘it couple’ for anybody that’s a little older than their younger spouse.</p> <p>“They were role models for everything in relationships.”</p> <p>Fans aren't the only ones devastated by the divorce. The <em>Wolverine</em> actor <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/hugh-jackman-devastated-after-marriage-split" target="_blank" rel="noopener">broke his silence</a> the day after their separation statement went public, and shared that it was "a difficult time.' </p> <p><em>Image: Getty/Kevin Mazur/WireImage</em></p>

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Fur real: Meet the man who wants to become a dog

<p dir="ltr">A Japanese man says he has fulfilled his life-long ambition of becoming a four-legged animal, and all it took was spending two-million Yen (AU$22,000; NZ$24,000) on a dog costume.</p> <p dir="ltr">The man, who goes by the name of Toko, commissioned an agency called Zeppet, who then spent 40 days making the bespoke Collie outfit.</p> <p dir="ltr">Posting photos of himself in the costume, Toko, said: ‘I made it a Collie because it looks real when I put it on.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I thought that a big animal close to my size would be good - considering that it would be a realistic model, so I decided to make it a dog.”</p> <p dir="ltr">A bizarre video clip of the man dressed in the Collie costume emerged on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeq8vyxEIrI&amp;t=3s">YouTube </a>early in April, which shows him standing on all fours in front of a camera with jaunty piano music playing in the background.</p> <p dir="ltr">While some have praised the life-like outfit as ‘awesome’, others have said it looks unnatural, with one viewer commenting: 'No matter how much money you spent, you won’t be a real dog.'</p> <p dir="ltr">The suit was made by Japanese company Zeppet, which provides costumes and figures for TV commercials and films.</p> <p dir="ltr">The post, which now has over 50,000 likes, has divided the internet.</p> <p dir="ltr">Writing on Toko’s YouTube page, one viewer said: ‘Being freak, god level! Well done!’</p> <p dir="ltr">Another wrote: ‘You spent money on that? Lol well at least it's realistic to a degree.’</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-a6248a1c-7fff-e110-f223-841d2cf5c109"></span></p> <p dir="ltr">But others praised his bravery and courage to follow a life-long dream.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: YouTube</em></p>

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“He’d be dating Brad Pitt!” Deborra-Lee Furness addresses Hugh Jackman rumours

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">During a hilarious and at times touching and revealing podcast with Gus Worland recently, Hugh Jackman's wife Deborra-Lee Furness addressed the longheld rumours surrounding her husband’s sexuality – before opening up on how she and the children cope whenever Hugh has a sex scene in one of his films.</span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When asked by Worland on his Not an Overnight Success podcast about the rumours that Hugh is “gay”, Furness simply mocked the idea as baseless and “so silly” – and that it’s just one of many rumours that have circulated about Jackman over the years. </span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“I mean HELLO, guys,” said Furness, “if he was gay, he could be gay!</span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">'He didn't have to hide in the closet anymore, and he'd be dating Brad Pitt, or whatever. Not that Brad's gay, but you know what I'm saying!'</span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">She continued: 'It's so silly, and then people perpetuate silly things and it's boring.'</span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Later on in the podcast, Worland then questioned Furness about how she and the kids handle it when Jackman is asked to get hot and heavy with an on-screen love interest – as well as how HE copes when she is required to do the same.</span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“What's it like when you're doing a love scene in the movie, and Jacko's watching and vice-versa?' posed Worland.</span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“It's so weird,” replied Furness. “I suppose because I've done it so many times before, it's not really romantic. You've got the light in your face, you've got to hit a mark and so it's not really sexy.”</span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">But when it comes to watching Jackman perform in romantic scenes, it’s a little different. </span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“When I'm sitting in the theatre watching – especially if I'm with the kids – I feel a little uncomfortable,” she said.</span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“But also a lot of the times I'm very good friends with the actress he's making out with as we're making a film, we all get to know each other.</span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“Sometimes it’s weird seeing it, and I think the kids are like, "Ahh!" [Oscar] doesn't want to watch.</span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“When you're in a relationship, that's just all fluff, you know? It's all fluff.”</span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><em><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Image: Instagram</span></em></p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-548722b6-7fff-cafa-fdb5-8ab7c81c60b9"></span></p>

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Deborra-Lee Furness opens up about parenting with Hugh Jackman

<p><span>Deborra-Lee Furness and husband Hugh Jackman have long been advocates for adoption, but have largely kept their two children away from the spotlight.</span><br /><br /><span>We often don't hear from the 64-year-old about her own two kids, 20-year-old Oscar and 15-year-old Ava, whom she adopted with Hugh.</span><br /><br /><span>In a rare interview with People, Deborra has spoken about parenting their two kids and maintaining a dynamic that explores their diversity.</span><br /><br /><span>"It's so interesting being a parent, and they've both made me smarter than I think I ever could have been on my own," Deborra revealed.</span></p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7838963/hugh-2.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/03bfbd9cfd1d43f2af9f0c55d46c7355" /><br /><br /><span>"But when you're a parent, you can't lie to them or yourself. They will shine a light on every one of your flaws, your Achilles heel, whatever. You've got to look at yourself."</span><br /><br /><span>Oscar has Bosnian heritage and Ava has Mexican lineage, so Deborra says she has taken a special interest in "epigenetics" - the study of how your behaviours and environment can impact the way your genes work.</span><br /><br /><span>"What I'm very interested in is epigenetics, and it's even more so when you have adopted children because I'm coming from my lineage of my mother, how she parented me, how her mother parented her, and I'm translating that to my children."</span><br /><br /><span>"But my children also have a separate lineage. So it's almost like we have more players at the table."</span><br /><br /><span>The mother-of-two says she has made a conscious effort to open both Oscar and Ava up to their cultural traits.</span><br /><br /><span>"When my son was younger, he found out he was part Bosnian, so we went and got this Croatian/Bosnian cookbook and he was very proud to carry that around when he was 7 years old."</span></p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7838964/hugh.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/4bdf004262284206813b3a5470ec7a15" /><br /><br /><span>"My daughter has a Mexican lineage, so we've been to Mexico."</span><br /><br /><span>She then went on to say: "We completely embrace the ancestors and the extended family; they're family to us. And it's in there, even though it's generational. It may be subtle, but it's in there."</span><br /><br /><span>In a recent interview with the Herald Sun, Hugh spoke of his unwavering love for his children.</span><br /><br /><span>"I don't think of them as adopted – they're our children. We feel things happened the way they are meant to. Obviously, biologically wasn't the way we were meant to have children."</span><br /><br /><span>"Now, as we go through life together, sure there are challenges, but everyone's in the right place with the right people. It sounds airy-fairy, but it's something we feel very deeply."</span></p>

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“It’s just wrong”: The comment about Hugh Jackman Deborra-Lee Furness hates

<div class="post_body_wrapper"> <div class="post_body"> <div class="body_text "> <p>Deborra-Lee Furness is used to unwanted attention as her husband Hugh Jackman is known for his iconic role as Wolverine.</p> <p>She opened up on <em>Anh's Brush With Fame</em> about the one comment that bothers her in their 24-year-long marriage.</p> <p>The 64-year-old was candid and said that she finds it "rude" when people tell her she's "lucky" to be married to Jackman after he was voted <em>People's</em> 'Sexiest Man Alive' back in 2008.</p> <p>“Luck! Like I won a chook raffle,” she joked, “People don’t realise that it’s actually rude to say that,” she said, adding: “Lucky because he’s a stud muffin and all that … but that’s showbiz and Hollywood and the brand of Hugh Jackman.”</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CCI4uImjw8N/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CCI4uImjw8N/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">❤️2002</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/thehughjackman/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank"> Hugh Jackman</a> (@thehughjackman) on Jul 2, 2020 at 4:57am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>She also mentioned the gay rumours that have followed the pair of them for the duration of their relationship.</p> <p>“I see these magazines and they’re so mean spirited … I hope people realise it’s all made up. Nicole and Keith get divorced every week and I sit here and I’m like … they’re perfectly happy. They just make up lies and they get away with it,” she said.</p> <p>She added with a laugh: “(Hugh’s) been gay for so many years, I was gay too when I did (1988 film) <em>Shame</em>. They were shocked when I got married.</p> <p>“It’s just wrong. It’s like someone saying to Elton John, ‘Oh he’s straight’. I’m sure he’d be pissed!</p> <p>“And so what! What are we discussing here … Is he a vegetarian … Is he gay?” she added of the obsession.</p> <p>The couple first fell for each other on the set of TV show <em>Correlli in 1995.</em></p> <p>“(Hugh) said he knew two weeks in,” Furness said of how quickly their feelings grew.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CFt6EhUnYCF/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CFt6EhUnYCF/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">Deborra-lee Furness sure is a Hollywood showstopper. #ABWF SWIPE TO REVEAL. #AnhDo #DeborraleeFurness #portraitpainting</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/abctv/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank"> ABC TV + iview</a> (@abctv) on Sep 29, 2020 at 3:35am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>“I remember I was sitting in his kitchen and he was cooking for a dinner party and I said, ‘You haven’t been coming into my trailer lately, we always used to hang out’, and he goes ‘Yeah yeah I know, I haven’t, I’ve got a crush on you, then I said ‘I’ve got a crush on you too’ and that was it, we admitted it, and I don’t think we ever spent a day apart.”</p> <p>“We just had this amazing connection and I feel blessed that I experienced it, I feel like I met my soulmate.”</p> <p>She continued: “When you find a partner and you find that you share and grow together … and we know, life is tough, it’s not all good, but when you have someone there who is so supportive and you can really stand there buck naked and be yourself. Authentic, warts and all this is who you are … There’s nothing better.”</p> </div> </div> </div>

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92,700 prized mink set to be killed

<p>Spain has ordered the culling of nearly 100,000 mink on a farm in the northeast after confirming many minks were carrying coronavirus.</p> <p>Agriculture minister for the Aragon region, Joaquin Olona, said that the cull would involve the slaughter of some 92,700 mink who are prized for their fur.</p> <p>The farm is located in Puebla de Valverde and has been carefully monitored since May 22 after seven workers tested positive for COVID-19.</p> <p>Officials suspect the virus first reached the farm through a worker who passed it onto the animals. </p> <p>But Olona said it was not completely clear if "transmission was possible from animals to humans and vice versa". </p> <p>Spain has been badly impacted by the pandemic, which has claimed more than 28,400 lives.</p>

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Hugh Jackman reveals the secret behind his 24-year marriage to Deborra-lee Furness

<p>They’re known to be one of Hollywood’s most enduring couples.</p> <p>And as Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Furness prepare to celebrate their 24-year anniversary, the X-Men star revealed the secret behind their happy marriage.</p> <p>Speaking to<span> </span><em>PEOPLE</em><span> </span>on Wednesday, the 51-year-old said that he and his wife “make time for each other” and are “always learning” from one another.</p> <p>He said they consciously “reset” their marriage every once in a while, which results in the couple not growing apart like other people do.</p> <p>“We’re always learning and humans change so you have to, even though we’ve been together 25 years, you gotta reset all the time,” he said.</p> <p>“I’m always reeling in how funny she is and how amazing she is and how smart she is. The longer it goes on the better it gets.”</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4Xtk9Rn35-/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4Xtk9Rn35-/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">November is Adoption Awareness Month. Say YES to a #homeforeverychild #grow #learn #play #thrive</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/thehughjackman/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank"> Hugh Jackman</a> (@thehughjackman) on Nov 2, 2019 at 9:55am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Last year, the Oscar nominated star spoke about the “simple but powerful choice” he made as a young man that safeguarded his marriage.</p> <p>Quoted in the book<span> </span><em>Father Hood: Inspiration for the New Dad Generation</em>, he said: “Before we had kids, Deb and I made a pretty simple but powerful choice to look each other in the eye at every crossroads in life.</p> <p>“Those crossroads are sometimes big, sometimes they’re small, sometimes you don’t even realise they’re crossroads until you look back.</p> <p>“But at those moments, we said we’d ask each other, ‘Is this good or bad for our marriage?’ Or, now that we’ve got kids, ‘Is this good or bad for our family?’</p> <p>“And as often as possible, we do the thing that is good for our family.”</p>

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Keep your home free of animal hair

<div id="page1" class="slide-show"> <div id="test" class="slide"> <div class="slide-description"> <p>A common problem with pet owners is the stray hairs their dogs and cats leave around the house on floors, furniture and clothes. As our pets have become important family members, they’ve moved out of the backyard and into the house. This means hair shedding and cleanliness have become more of a concern. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce the impact, explains veterinarian Dr Katrina Warren.</p> <div class="at-below-post addthis_tool" data-url="https://www.readersdigest.com.au/pets/keep-your-home-free-of-animal-hair"><strong>Look at low-shedding breeds</strong></div> <div class="at-below-post addthis_tool" data-url="https://www.readersdigest.com.au/pets/keep-your-home-free-of-animal-hair"> <p>All dogs and cats shed hair – some more than others. Choosing a low-shedding breed can make a huge difference. Remember that low-shedding dog breeds require regular clipping, an additional expense to consider. Choosing a smooth or short-coated breed may also reduce the overall volume of shedding.</p> <p><strong>Groom your pet regularly</strong></p> <p>It may sound obvious, but brushing pets regularly will remove loose fur that will otherwise be shed and dropped around the house. Long-haired pets especially should be groomed regularly to keep their coats trim. There are some great de-shedding tools and brushes available that make grooming more effective by reaching through the topcoat to remove loose undercoat hair.</p> <p><strong>Pay attention to couch fabrics</strong></p> <p>Pet hair attaches more to certain furniture fabrics such as wool, velvet and tweed than ones like Ultrasuede and microfibre. Coverings should be selected for their ease of cleaning. Owners of light-coloured pets often choose cream or white slipcovers because they don’t show the hair. Leather or faux leather can also be a good furniture option as it doesn’t hold hair and wipes clean.</p> <p><strong>What flooring is best?</strong></p> <p>Avoid wall-to-wall carpeting as it can quickly entrap pet hair. Tiles and floorboards are more manageable but choose the right colour flooring – dark floorboards will show up light pet hair more than light floorboards.</p> <p><strong>Remove the hair</strong></p> <p>Vacuum regularly to remove hair from your living space and use a sticky roller to remove fur from clothing. If you allow your pets on the furniture, washable slipcovers or throw-rugs can be used to protect furniture and keep it fresh.</p> <p><strong>Pet management</strong></p> <p>Keeping pets off your furniture is the best way to prevent you, your family and visitors being covered in hair. If you’ve got a new puppy or kitten, it’s a good idea to train them to stay off the furniture from the start. Also, consider restricting pets to areas with hard surface flooring.</p> <p><strong>Dr Katrina's tips for the best low-shedding pets</strong></p> <p>These are great choices if you’re looking for a new four-legged friend.</p> <p><strong>Low-shedding</strong><span> </span><strong>Dog Breeds:</strong><span> </span>Bedlington terriers, bichon frise, Maltese dogs, poodles and schnauzers. These breeds all need regular clipping and grooming.</p> <p><strong>Minimal Grooming Dog Breeds:</strong><span> </span>Chinese crested dogs, chihuahuas, whippets, greyhounds and Italian greyhounds. These breeds all shed hair but their fine coats mean less hair and little grooming.</p> <p><strong>Low-shedding Cat Breeds:</strong><span> </span>Devon rex, Cornish rex, Bengal, Russian blue and Siamese.</p> <p> </p> <p class="p1"><em>Written by Dr Katrina Warren. This article first appeared in <a href="https://www.readersdigest.com.au/pets/keep-your-home-free-of-animal-hair">Reader’s Digest</a>. For more of what you love from the world’s best-loved magazine, <a rel="noopener" href="http://readersdigest.innovations.com.au/c/readersdigestemailsubscribe?utm_source=over60&amp;utm_medium=articles&amp;utm_campaign=RDSUB&amp;keycode=WRA93V" target="_blank">here’s our best subscription offer</a>.</em></p> </div> </div> </div> </div>

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Breeder sparks debate over whether shaving your dog can kill them

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Michelle Bryant, dog breeder, has caused debate online over shaving a dog’s fur in the summer with many making the suggestion that it’s a dangerous decision for your pet.</span></p> <p><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fbordercolliesaustralia%2Fposts%2F2499773463420587&amp;width=500" width="500" height="501" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media"></iframe></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The photo reads:</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“This is a thermal image of a dog with a lion cut shave, the portion of its non-shaved body the head and chest is temped at 24 degrees C, 75F and the other shaved portion on its back is temped at 30 degrees, 86F.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“The hair is present for several reasons, mainly for thermal regulation. Shaving a dog does NOT make it cooler and you’re not helping them. Dogs who have dual coats (Australian shepherds, labs, golden retrievers, huskies etc) should NOT be shaved.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“You’re risking ruining their coat, putting them at risk for a sunburn and overheating,” the post finishes.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A number of commenters have agreed and shared their experiences with the deadly impact of shaving their dog.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">"There is no way I would shave our Border Collie. They have fur for a reason," wrote a commenter.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One said that their dog went into shock after it had been shaved.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">"The dog did survive but it is not a good thing to do to a double coated dog," they said.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Another said that their dog went into depression after its coat was shaved off.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“She [the dog] was on antidepressants for six months after until her coat grew back. My mum made her stretchy fitting jumpers to give her protection. It affected her badly,” they wrote. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">However, an ex-vet said that the image was misleading.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">"The thermal is reading the surface temperature. So the surface of the skin and the tips of the hair not the temp of the animal underneath. So the shaved areas look hotter because more heat is escaping," the ex vet said.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Others shared how their dogs improved their behaviour after a shaved coat.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">"Whilst I understand the theory of this, if you could see the difference in my Border Collie's behaviour once he's been cut it may offer an individual opinion. He's so much much happier and energetic once done," a commenter wrote.</span></p>

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Sick of your dog shedding? This leotard stops exactly that

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’re tired of vacuuming your dog’s fur, the guys at Shed Defender have a solution for you, although your dog is likely to be less than impressed with the outcome.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It’s a leotard that’s designed to keep your dog from shedding its fur all over the house and you can see it below.</span></p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B0bAtoklZHT/" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B0bAtoklZHT/" target="_blank">@meka_the_shepherd is ready to play #sheddefender . . . . . . . . #gsd #germanshepherd #germanshepherdforever #germanshepherd_corner #gsdforever #gsdfamily #gsdlover #gsdfeature #gsdworld #gsddaily #gsdforlife #gsdcorner</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/sheddefender/" target="_blank"> ShedDefender</a> (@sheddefender) on Jul 27, 2019 at 6:34am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Shed Defender has a range of purposes that come with also looking slightly dorky, which include acting as a barrier from mud and dirt if your dog decides to roll around in the backyard as well as protecting your pup from fleas.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The leotard can also be used to replace cones around the head if your dog has recently had surgery as they will be unable to lick or bite their new wound.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As the leotard is nice and snug against the dog, it’s said to calm down dogs with anxiety and provide them with an easing effect.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’re worried that the leotards might be cruel for your dog, it’s made out of breathable, four way stretch eco-friendly mesh fabric and has been approved by vets.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Shed Defender first made its appearance on Shark Tank back in 2018 and since then, the company has seen a 65 per cent growth in revenue.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The idea first came about in 2011 after the founder, Tyson Walters, struggled to find a solution to the shedding of his St. Bernard Harley.</span></p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BzYKTbCFuOH/" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BzYKTbCFuOH/" target="_blank">Real Dogs Wear Pink @my_bark_is_bigger_than_yours #sheddefender . . . . . . . . #bigdogs #bigdogsofinstagram #stbernards #bigdog #bigdogclothes</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/sheddefender/" target="_blank"> ShedDefender</a> (@sheddefender) on Jul 1, 2019 at 7:29am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There is a varied range of sizing starting from “mini” all the way up to “giant” with prices ranging from $72 up to $112. They ship to Australia too all the way from the US.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hero image credit: www.instagram.com/sheddefender/</span></p>

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Dr Chris Brown launches Fur-deral Election: “Fur Go for ALL Australians”

<p>Dr Chris Brown wants to hear about your four-legged furry friends when it comes to the larger issues that affect them.</p> <p>With a witty play on words, Brown launched the “first ever Fur-deral Election for 2019”. The election aims to ensure that the health and happiness of your furry friends is a priority to all levels of government.</p> <p>It’s part of Brown’s personal mission to ensure that Australia is kept pet-friendly.</p> <p>His 476,000 strong audience on Facebook got behind him and completed the ballot paper, which includes questions that the different levels of government want to know.</p> <p><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fdcbpets%2Fphotos%2Fa.1512188539102428%2F2392306571090616%2F%3Ftype%3D3&amp;width=500" width="500" height="740" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media"></iframe></p> <p>The ballot paper asks pet owners what the biggest issues facing their pets today are.</p> <p>42 per cent of respondents answered that the biggest issue was puppy farms, with another 29 per cent answering the lack of pet-friendly rental accommodation.</p> <p>However, it wasn’t all serious. Another question participants are asked is:</p> <p>“If your pet could form their own political party, their biggest policy would be?”</p> <p>Respondents could then choose from four options, which included more time with you, more time in the park, more treats or more homes for pets in shelters. The last answer was the favourite, with a whopping 56 per cent of respondents saying that their four-legged friend would choose that one.</p> <p><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fdcbpets%2Fphotos%2Fa.1513353065652642%2F2392941031027170%2F%3Ftype%3D3&amp;width=500" width="500" height="721" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media"></iframe></p> <p>People were able to nominate their pets for the Australia’s next “Fur-deral Prime Minister”, which many took up the chance to. With 2.5K comments on the above Facebook post, Dr Chris Brown fans argued their cases for their pets, whether they’re going to abolish puppy farms or help out rescues.</p> <p>Many also added a cute photo of the next “Fur-deral Prime Minister”.</p> <p>If you’re interested in completing the ballot paper, which ensures that our furry friends across the nation get a “fur go”, <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2YE24AB%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2qUJf82hyX9iFWGtL43w84_GvjZWLXDfYOzhtHifLVgDoGkVroNJDhQ6E&amp;h=AT2ppLy8EUtuxZ5Oe-Gwdnl9xSsRCktZWLOl63HGV9XMgm447ERQOuVAJB6DcVvpzGhWI27LEDnuZNeWFq1a7H8-rm3evHqmqS_of5i6PrOHJ--wzEEu1vS-RJlSlSDXpw9ioihjDb5VMo7eVd2-K-v2FRPhYKBHWKdmh4jNnKHVw-0ILrN4q51DzfMiFNoULr2bzLTkULf3VEbKE6FmDwpRImCS9z-cLlKdMKytfqZcuCnqXvIyidVyc6871Cu-4-6h6vtNIXQNHWq09AnwD3F8r8LuuT7OmBsIsEZ5dpdYuRNldR_66gB-UCmlsA47N8ma5PoQviSwf5h_pDoeBZcuf04a9rFNevuSrz6Ekri8-hdugCXwaOfxC4-89tgC6-ABop1JzPq808QNzkyd7KhNHqNz-FHa-wEpgdeorFklkOEKMGqsv0A-t-cjn4aOhF-2m2MAguosg9xYUCy-d1fkj0QASXCq4kLuYtja2sPOqcL73_nhGh0HuSl67a7KDQKaA21AmoK5Oo-VJyEdTGW-kcn1qNJOBCshONwreKTxj0DHbG2MymH9vmNNegLJV9CRHSM4te3smWHrRuHyp3g6Lo2adH-xwLOueO44_v3VSSg7FhBe37khYPpEREIpyJF37gYtQFbYpQ">click here.</a></p>

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The secret behind Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Furness' 22-year marriage

<p>Hollywood is notorious for short-lived marriages, but one celebrity couple seem to be pulling all the right strings after remaining committed for the last 22 years.</p> <p>Being a part of the minority of long-lasting marriages in Hollywood, Hugh Jackman recently shared the secret behind his 22-year union with his wife Deborra-lee Furness.</p> <p>The actor opened up about an agreement he and Deb, 62, made when they tied the knot back in 1996 in Toorak, Victoria.</p> <p>“When Deb and I got married, we made a pact that we would look at each other at every turning point in our lives and would ask ourselves if this is good or bad for our family,” the 49-year-old told<span> </span><em><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.who.com.au/" target="_blank">Who</a></em>.</p> <p>The Oscar-nominated actor also praised his wife for her selflessness towards him and their two children, Oscar, 18, and 13-year-old Ava.</p> <p>So much so, that Deb put her dream of accepting a place at her dream directing school to put Hugh’s career first.</p> <p>“There’s a time no-one knows about when I was offered<span> </span><em>Oklahoma</em><span> </span>in London and she was offered a spot at the prestigious directing school at the Victorian College of Arts – and that’s impossible to get into,” he explained.</p> <p>Despite Hugh insisting the pair stay in Australia, Deb was the one that made the push to go to London.</p> <p>“I never forgot her selflessness in saying that because I know she always wanted to direct, and that was a big moment for her,” he added.</p> <p>The couple celebrated their 22-year wedding anniversary earlier this year, with Hugh posting a touching tribute about Deb on his Twitter account, saying their connection “only gets deeper.”</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en-gb"> <p dir="ltr">I believe in life we need to see and truly be seen by the most important people in our lives. Deb, from day one, we had that. 22 years later ... it only gets deeper. You and the kids are the greatest gift I will ever receive. I love you a gazillion times around the world. <a href="https://t.co/VsoDq4HxDw">pic.twitter.com/VsoDq4HxDw</a></p> — Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealHughJackman/status/984032979411505153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">11 April 2018</a></blockquote>

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The $2 Kmart hack pet owners can’t live without

<p>Aussie cat owner Danica Penton has discovered one hack to cleaning up after her cats that has changed her life.</p> <p>Danica found that her couch was constantly covered in hairs because of her pets and grew frustrated with having to use rubber gloves to scrape away their fur.</p> <p>Recently, when Danica was walking through Kmart, she saw a rubber squeegee and had an idea of how to solve her daily cleaning problem.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img width="499" height="375" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7817270/1_499x375.jpg" alt="1 (112)"/></p> <p>“I honestly had little hope when I picked it up off the shelf, but I thought that it was only $2 and I could use it elsewhere if it didn’t work, so I had nothing to lose,” she said.</p> <p>“I am definitely loving the results and it’s so easy!</p> <p>“I have another window washer from Kmart that I actually use for windows — this one is purely for the couch.”</p> <p>The squeegee only needs to be run along the couch or carpet, for all the hair to come out. Some prefer wetting the squeegee before use.</p> <p>After sharing her pet-hack on social media, Danica received a flood of comments from fellow frustrated pet lovers.</p> <p>“I was very surprised by the feedback I received, especially since I thought about not posting it because I thought it was just lame — I’m hoping the hack will benefit other pet owners,” she said.</p> <p>“I have three cats — a tortoiseshell called Milo, ginger called Ronnie and a black and white cat called Max.</p> <p>“I was originally using rubber gloves, but was having a slight reaction, because I was having to use them every day.</p> <p>“I purchased the squeegee just for the couch, because I saw it and thought it may work because of the rubber bottom.”</p> <p>Some pet owners use masking tape, lint or wet brooms to remove pet hair, but Danica says this cheap product is a great remedy.</p> <p>“I feel it’s quicker with the squeegee and also better for my back, as I don’t have to bend as much,” Danica told <a href="http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/home/pets/the-2-item-pet-owners-cant-live-without/news-story/09e097b5a6fa9c7b215001f439cdeb5a" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>news.com.au.</strong></span></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><img width="498" height="245" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7817275/image__498x245.jpg" alt="Image_ (60)"/></strong></span></p> <p>“With the rubber gloves it was hard to do the softer parts like the headrest and arms and also getting into the grooves and tight stops — the squeegee does all that with ease.”</p> <p>Danica uses the squeegee and pushes all the hair on to the floor before vacuuming it up.</p> <p>“The squeegee creates a thin line of hair, whereas using a rubber glove made a wider pile,” she said.</p> <p>“The hair would constantly stick to the glove, but doesn’t stick to the squeegee — it’s perfect.”</p> <p>How do you clean up after your pets inside? </p>

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Why the Duchess of Cambridge's outfit has sparked controversy

<p>When the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge kicked off their four-day tour of Sweden and Norway in Stockholm last week with a fun game of “bandy” (a sport similar to ice hockey), all eyes were – as usual – on Kate’s outfit.</p> <p>The expecting royal mum kept warm in black pants, snow boots and a thick jacket, accessorising her look with white gloves, a burgundy scarf and a charcoal-coloured wool beanie with a cute grey pom-pom.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 31.241655540720963% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"> <div style="background: url(data:image/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5/p8/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BelcsifAvNL/" target="_blank">A post shared by Kensington Palace (@kensingtonroyal)</a> on Jan 30, 2018 at 11:20am PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Cosy, practical and chic. What could possibly be the problem?</p> <p>Well, as keen-eyed social media users were quick to figure out, according to the website of the hat’s designer Eugenia Kim, the pom-pom is made of arctic fox fur. The hat’s description even reads, “Worn by Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton on the 2018 Royal Tour to Sweden.”</p> <p>Twitter users were up-in-arms at the thought of the Duchess wearing real fur.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">Kate Middleton was pictured in Stockholm in what appeared to be a Harvey Nichols hat with a bobble with 100% arctic fox fur. KP now SAYS the bobble was faux fur, BUT here is the real fox fur hat side-side with Kate’s, it appears KensingtonPalace lied.🦊 <a href="https://t.co/lNxIOw3JQk">https://t.co/lNxIOw3JQk</a> <a href="https://t.co/5dhpjTvK5y">pic.twitter.com/5dhpjTvK5y</a></p> — Royally_Petite (@RoyallyPetite) <a href="https://twitter.com/RoyallyPetite/status/958344682618216453?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2018</a></blockquote> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">I officially hate Cambridge woman now for wearing fur. <a href="https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KensingtonRoyal</a> Disgusting and inexcusable! Kate Middleton Duchess of Cambridge <a href="https://t.co/W4s3yRYhD3">https://t.co/W4s3yRYhD3</a></p> — Amy Wyatt 🇷🇺 ❄️ (@Lewisno1fan) <a href="https://twitter.com/Lewisno1fan/status/958409163469737988?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2018</a></blockquote> <p>However, royal reporter Richard Palmer spoke to Kensington Palace officials who “double checked and [are] adamant the hat is faux fur”.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">Kensington Palace has double checked and is adamant the hat is faux fur. It won’t confirm the make. Is this <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fakefurnews?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#fakefurnews</a>?</p> — Richard Palmer (@RoyalReporter) <a href="https://twitter.com/RoyalReporter/status/958325373183451136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2018</a></blockquote> <p>But it appears it all may have been a storm in a teacup. Eugenia Kim has updated her website to add the following: “Please note: this style is also available to be made to order with a faux-fur pom.”</p> <p>However, many are still sceptical. Tell us in the comments below, do you think it’s wrong to wear real fur?</p> <p><em>Image credit: Kensington Palace/Twitter.</em></p>

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Who wore it better! Hugh Jackman & Deborra-lee Furness wear matching black suits

<p><span>Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Furness have been labelled as "couple goals" by fans after attending the Sydney premiere of </span><em><span>The Greatest Showman</span></em><span> in matching suits.</span></p> <p><span>The couple, who tied the knot in 1996, wore similar black suits for the special event held at The Star in Sydney.</span></p> <p><span>The duo both chose to wear black suits but differentiated their looks through their choices of ties. Hugh wore a white tie with a black pattern and Deborra-lee wore a skinny black tie and a waistcoat.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span><img width="450" height="577" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7266169/1.jpg" alt="1 (66)"/><br /></span></p> <p><span>Deborra-lee also wore three-quarter trousers and platform shoes.</span></p> <p><span>Hugh, who has a reputation as being one of the nicest guys in Hollywood, happily mingled with fans despite the downpour.</span></p> <p><span>The Aussie actor gripped an umbrella as he posed for selfies with admirers.</span></p> <p><span>Also attending the Sydney premiere were Hugh’s co-stars in the musical Zac Efron and Zendaya.</span></p> <p><span>Zendaya shone on the red carpet in a Moschino butterfly gown.</span></p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 55.87962962962963% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"> <div style="background: url(data:image/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5/p8/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc6f59ejUZc/" target="_blank">A post shared by Hugh Jackman (@thehughjackman)</a> on Dec 19, 2017 at 10:30pm PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <p><span>There was also a mix of local celebrities who attended the event who were no doubt keen to mix with the international A-listers.</span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/entertainment/movies/2017/12/kerri-anne-kennerley-steals-the-show-at-sydney-film-premiere/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Kerri-Anne Kennerley</strong></span></a>, </span><em><span>The Bachelor</span></em><span> host Osher Gunsberg, TV personality Teigan Nash and Former Miss World Australia Madeline Cowe also attended the premiere.</span></p> <p><span>What do you think of Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Furness’ matching outfits? Let us know in the comments below. </span></p>

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Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness’ surprising marriage secret

<p>Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness have explained how they have maintained their love for each other through their 21-year marriage.</p> <p>The Aussie couple spoke to PEOPLE at the National Night of Laughter and Song event presented by the David Lynch Foundation at the John F Kennedy Center in DC where they revealed the weekly activity they do to reflect on their love.</p> <p>“Meditation!” Jackman revealed.</p> <p>"We meditate together,” Furness added. “And sometimes we have friends over to do it, too. It’s a lovely Sunday morning thing. Everyone comes over, and then we have breakfast.”</p> <p>The duo met in 1995 on the set of Australian drama <em>Corelli</em> and now have two kids together, 15-year-old Oscar and 10-year-old Ava.</p> <p>They couple also explained that they keep their romance alive by always enjoying each other’s humour.</p> <p>Jackman also added, “And always listen to the wife.”</p> <p>The couple celebrated their 21<sup>st</sup> anniversary in April and Jackman posted a short tribute to his wife in honour of the occasion.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img width="500" height="610" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/37856/hugh_500x610.jpg" alt="Hugh (2)"/></p> <p>Alongside a tennis photo the star wrote, “To the love of my life. 21 glorious years. I love you with all my heart.”</p> <p>Last year on <em>The Ellen DeGeneres Show</em> Jackman said of his marriage, “It gets better and better, I can honestly say that. She’s the greatest thing that ever happened to me. I’m kind of really grateful that I met her before anything kind of happened. Everything that’s happened in my career and onscreen, offscreen, we’ve always done it together.”</p> <p><em>Image credit: Hugh Jackman via Instagram</em></p>

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Neglected dog’s own fur killing him

<p> When Charlie was brought in to the Animal Welfare League his fur was in such a terrible condition that none of the veterinarians could initially identify his breed.</p> <p>Dr Simone Maher’s team took two hours to shave Charlie’s fur to discover he was a poodle.</p> <p>His fur was in such a uncontrolled condition that it had left him temporarily blind, deaf and disabled.</p> <p>“His hair was so knotted we had to anaesthetise Charlie to get rid of his coat as it would have been so incredibly painful for him otherwise,” Dr Maher explained.</p> <p>“His coat was just soiled thick matting, as he couldn’t even lift his tail properly to go to the bathroom due to the weight of the coat.”</p> <p>The previous owner of the seven-year-old poodle had completely neglected him.</p> <p>Underneath the state of his fur, Dr Maher soon found out that Charlie suffered from an old fracture in his hind limb.</p> <p>“The chronic nature of the old injury left me concerned about post-op, because there was a lot of muscle wastage and weakness to his leg,” Dr Maher said.</p> <p>“To get a good result, a considerable amount of physiotherapy was required and I wasn’t prepared to do the surgery until we could offer post-operative care.”</p> <p>Vet nurse trainee Maxine Saliba offered to foster Charlie which saved him from potential amputation.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img width="316" height="421" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/33905/cahrlie-after.jpg" alt="Cahrlie After"/></p> <p>Charlie now lives with Maxine, her husband and their other dog Jerry who is Charlie’s new play mate.</p> <p>Charlie’s health is improving and after the initial 14 weeks of fostering, Maxine couldn’t give him up.</p> <p>“I didn’t want to get rid of him, but I thought being a foster mother I should. And then when he came back for another week of fostering I thought ‘I can’t get rid of him, I have to keep him’,” Maxine said.</p> <p>Dr Maher is so impressed with Charlie’s transformation as he is acting like a new dog.</p> <p><em>Images: Sam Ruttyn</em></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/news/news/2017/02/students-raise-600-dollars-in-single-night-for-dogs-surgery/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Students raise $600 in a single night for dog’s surgery</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/entertainment/tv/2017/02/what-dogs-see-when-they-watch-television/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>What dogs see when they watch television</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/family-pets/2017/03/tips-to-fight-ccd/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>How you can fight this canine brand of dementia</strong></em></span></a></p>

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