On his first birthday since becoming single again, ‘Wolverine’ Hugh Jackman spent time with close friends – actor Ryan Reynolds and actress Blake Lively.

Hugh Jackman was seen walking with his colleague and his wife on the streets of New York on the afternoon of October 12 – the Australian actor’s 55th birthday. The trio is casual and comfortable in warm fall outfits. Jackman wore a black tracksuit, baseball cap and sunglasses. Meanwhile, stars Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively wore bright sweaters, walking on either side of Hugh Jackman to chat with the actor.

Hugh Jackman (center) with Ryan Reynolds and his wife on Thursday. Photo: Splash

The X-Men star is going through a difficult time after breaking up with his wife of nearly 30 years – actress Deborra-Lee Furness, 67 years old. He received great moral support from Ryan Reynolds – a close friend for many years, recently co-starring in the movie Deadpool 3 . Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds sometimes exercise together and went to watch football in early October with Blake Lively, Taylor Swift and some Hollywood artists.

Hugh Jackman (right) with Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Taylor Swift in the stands of a rugby match.

In September, Hugh Jackman and his wife shocked fans when they announced the end of their 27-year marriage. In a joint statement, Hugh and his wife wrote: “We are blessed to have shared nearly three decades together in a wonderful and loving marriage. Our journey is transformative and we have decided to separate to develop ourselves. Family has been and will always be our biggest priority.”

A source revealed to Us Weekly that Hugh Jackman still respects Deborra-Lee Furness very much and is struggling with his new life without his wife by his side. Jackman and his wife used to be each other’s best friends, so breaking up was not easy for both of them. This newspaper also quoted a source saying that Jackman is starting to write a memoir about his life, in which he will also share about his divorce.

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness married in 1996 in Australia after a year of meeting on the set of. During their time together, they adopted two children, Oscar, now 23 years old, and Ava, 18 years old. Hugh Jackman’s happy family was once a symbol of a strong marriage in Hollywood despite the age difference and many upheavals.