Hugh Jackman is said to be doing just fine despite a series of ‘concerning’ Instagram posts – with an insider claiming he is throwing himself into his career in a desperate bid to distract himself from his divorce from Deborra-Lee Furness.
The Wolverine star, 55, recently caused a stir on social media after he uploaded a series of bizarre close-up shots of himself, which left fans concerned for his mental state amid the breakdown of his 27-year marriage.
However, an insider close to Hugh has exclusively told DailyMail.com that he is doing well and is gearing up for the release of Deadpool & Wolverine, which finally finished filming at the end of January after a lengthy delay caused by the SAG-AFTRA strike.
They also claimed that despite separating from actress and producer Deborra-Lee, 68, in September, he has no interest in dating or reviving his love life right now.
Hugh Jackman is said to be doing just fine despite a series of ‘concerning’ Instagram posts
Last September, Hugh announced he had split from long-time wife Deborra-Lee Furness (pictured) after 27 years of marriage
‘Hugh is aware of his fans and their concern for his well-being, but he is good,’ the insider said.
‘He is excited for Deadpool and being Wolverine again. That’s where most of his focus is going – on work and being present for that.
‘When it comes to his love life, he thinks it is funny that so many people are wanting to know all about it. He will get there again. It isn’t a priority, but if something materialized, he would make it a priority.
‘But he is healthy and happy and that is something he cherishes right now.’
Hugh’s strange social media posts ramped up at the beginning of the month when he shared two close-up photos of himself and a one-second-clip of a floor.
In one photo, he had his eyes closed in what appeared to be a public setting. He captioned the post: ‘More!’
Many of Hugh’s followers were quick to share their confusion, with one writing: ‘Nice floor Hugh???’
Another commented: ‘Ever since late last year, your content has been um how do I put this? So random but it’s a fun random so keep it up.’
The actor, 55, has sparked concern in recent weeks after posting a series of worrying Instagram posts, which have led fans to question if he is struggling in the wake of his split
In one photo, he had his eyes closed while standing next to a tree. He captioned the post: ‘More!’
The Aussie star also shared a one-second-clip of a floor to his social media page
The post did cause some fans to worry that Hugh was not okay with one suggesting he speak to friends if he is not in a good place
But more recently, he sparked concerned when he uploaded an image of himself looking pensively at the camera along with a caption that simply read: ‘Hi.’
One user asked: ‘Are you okay? You may need to talk to some of your real friends.’
‘Glad to see you happy, but I don’t know why even though you smile I see your eyes sad!’ posted another worried fan.
Hugh and Deborah-Lee – who share children Oscar, 23, and Ava, 18 – announced in a joint statement in September that they were divorcing after 27 years of marriage.
‘We have been blessed to share almost three decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage,’ it read. ‘Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth.
‘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 in all of our lives.’
The former couple signed the statement ‘Deb and Hugh Jackman,’ adding: ‘This is the sole statement either of us will make.’
Hugh is currently gearing up for the release of Deadpool 3, which will see him reprise his iconic Wolverine character for the first time in seven years.
Hugh pictured filming Deadpool 3 – which is due to hit cinemas on July 26, 2024 – in the south of England
Last month, he gave fans a glimpse at the intense exercise regime he undertook to build up his muscles in preparation to portray the ripped X-Men character, much to the delight of his fans,
Slated for release on July 26, the upcoming movie started filming last year but was forced into a four-month break from July to November due to the strikes.
Ryan Reynolds, who plays the titular star, confirmed in January that filming had now wrapped.
The first trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine debuted during the Super Bowl in February, and quickly broke the record for the most-viewed movie trailer ever within 24 hours, totaling an astounding 365 million views.