Hugh Jackman has opened up about his challenging 2023, marked by his split from Deborra-Lee Furness.

The Australian actor, 55, and wife, 67, announced their shock split in September after 27 years of marriage, telling fans they separated ‘to pursue our individual growth’.

Yet, amidst the personal turmoil, he shared an exciting glimpse into his professional life, revealing his involvement in the highly-anticipated Deadpool 3.

Jackman took to social media to share a series of personal photos from the past year, captioning it as a ‘Lost & found year end photo dump. #2023.’

The standout among these images was of him preparing for his iconic role as Wolverine, getting his facial hair sculpted for Ryan Reynolds‘ upcoming movie, slated for release in July 2024.

Hugh Jackman has opened up about his challenging 2023, marked by his split from Deborra-Lee Furness

Yet, amidst the personal turmoil, he shared an exciting glimpse into his professional life, revealing his involvement in the highly anticipated Deadpool 3

This image was also shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, with the caption: ‘Chops. #Wolverine.’

The collection of photos offered fans a peek into Jackman’s life over the past year.

They included shots of him on the Deadpool 3 set, leisurely strolls through Central Park, and one of him enjoying a Martini cocktail.

Jackman took to social media to share a series of personal photos from the past year, captioning it as a ‘Lost & found year end photo dump. #2023’

They included shots of him on the Deadpool 3 set, leisurely strolls through Central Park and one of him enjoying a Martini cocktail

However, noticeably absent from these memories was his ex-wife, Deborra-Lee, following their separation.

Hugh and Deborra-Lee, 67, shocked fans when they announced their split in September.

‘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.

Hugh and Deborra-Lee shocked fans when they announced they were divorcing in September

‘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.