President Donald Trump announced he is nominating Justice Department official and his former defense attorney Emil Bove to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, a controversial nomination that would come as he continues to attack so-called "activist" judges for blocking his agenda.In a post on Truth Social, Trump praised Bove as "SMART, TOUGH, and respected by everyone.""He will end the Weaponization of Justice, restore the Rule of Law, and do anything else that is necessary to, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN," Trump added.There are currently two vacancies on the court, and if confirmed, Bove he would serve a lifetime appointment on the federal bench.This is a breaking news story. Check back soon for updates.

Former CNN journalist Chris Cillizza revealed on Wednesday that his Tesla was defaced with a sign reading "Musk is a Nazi," which someone taped to his bumper during his sons soccer tournament over the weekend.Cillizza said on his Substack that the politicization of everyday products is "making us crazy" and deepening the political divide between Americans.He reflected on the "journey" he's been on since purchasing his Tesla about five years ago, noting that owning an electric vehicle once meant "coding yourself as like an enviro-liberal-wacko-communist," but is now seen as a symbol of the right.TESLA DOXXING ATTACKS WRONGLY TARGET NONOWNERS ACROSS AMERICA"Five years ago, my Tesla symbolized everything MAGA world hated. But now it symbolizes everything the left hates?" he questioned. "Doesnt that suggest ascribing meaning to it in the first place was misguided?"The political commentator expressed frustration over the politicization of "everything" in recent years, referencing the backlash he received after visiting Chick-Fil-A, where some of his followers accused him of supporting anti-LGBTQ causes."I didnt eat it because I wanted to send a message to gay people," Cillizza claimed. "I ate it because it was delicious."CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREHe also refuted the idea that being a patron of a company equates to endorsing its politics, an argument commonly made by critics of figures like Elon Musk."If your bar is that you never interact with or buy anything from a company whose founder has taken a position with which you disagree or which has donated to a cause you dont support, I find it very hard to believe you are going to make any purchases ever," Cillizza wrote. "Breaking news: Giant corporations tend to do what makes them the most money, not always whats 'right.'"Closing out his thoughts on the incident, Cillizza warned against "the obsession with making every little bit of our lives into a political statement," declaring that it's "driving us further from any sort of recognition of our common humanity."

EXCLUSIVE: Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested an illegal immigrant Mexican national in Wisconsin last Thursday after he allegedly mailed a handwritten note to an ICE officer threatening to assassinate President Donald Trump.Ramon Morales-Reyes, 54, entered the U.S. illegally on a minimum of nine separate occasions between 1999 and 2005. His criminal record includes arrests for felony hit-and-run, criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct with a "domestic abuse modifier," according to the Department of Homeland Security. He said he would self-deport after he shot the president in the head.An officer got the letter last week.MAN CHARGED WITH MAKING THREATS AGAINST ICE AGENTS, DHS SEC KRISTI NOEM IN 'ALARMING' SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS"We are tired of this president messing with us Mexicans We have done more for this country than you white people you have been deporting my family and I think it is time Donald J. Trump get what he has coming to him," the letter, obtained by Fox News Digital, read.The letters authenticity was also confirmed by an additional ICE source to Fox News, reading:"I will self deport myself back to Mexico but not before I use my 30 yard 6 to shoot your precious president in is head I will see him at one of his big ralleys [sic]." He reportedly appears to be referencing the .30-06 Springfield rifle.ICE DEPORTS MIGRANT GANG MEMBER WHO ILLEGALLY ENTERED US 10 TIMES AND IS WANTED FOR MURDER"Thanks to our ICE officers, this illegal alien who threatened to assassinate President Trump is behind bars," DHS Secretary Kristi Noem stated.CLICK HERE FOR MORE IMMIGRATION COVERAGE"This threat comes not even a year after President Trump was shot in Butler, Pennsylvania, and less than two weeks after former FBI Director Comey called for the presidents assassination. All politicians and members of the media should take notice of these repeated attempts on President Trumps life and tone down their rhetoric. I will continue to take all measures necessary to ensure the protection of President Trump," Noem added.TEXAS MAN WHO VOWED TO SHOOT, KILL ICE AGENTS, SAID NOEM SHOULD BE IN 'GULAG,' CHARGED IN FEDERAL COURT: DOJCLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPMorales-Reyes remains behind bars at Dodge County Jail in Juneau, Wisconsin. He will be deported, DHS said. The arrest comes as DHS has sought to crack down on threats made to ICE officers.In April, the Department of Justice charged a Texas man with threatening to harm ICE agents. Similar threats made by a man in North Carolina last week also resulted in an arrest on federal charges.

MSNBC anchor Jonathan Capehart argued that former President Barack Obama's influence over the Democratic Party has sometimes been stifling for a younger generation of leaders who seek to shape the future of the party."The Obama people come in, theyre the new blood, and now people are starting to complain, Oh my God, the Obama people, theyre running everything. Some of the criticism, I think, is valid," Capehart said, referencing complaints that Obama-era staffers had of former President Bill Clinton's advisors dominating party politics.Despite Obama's entrance into national politics coming almost 20 years ago, his influence on the Democratic Party, especially through his former campaign staffers and advisors, only seems to have grown. Obama campaign alums, including Mitch Stewart and Rufus Gifford, also worked on former President Biden's campaign, according to NBC News. Other Obama campaign alums helped lead former Vice President Kamala Harris' failed presidential bid.DEMOCRATIC STRATEGISTS QUESTION INFLUENCE OF OBAMA-ERA CAMPAIGN OPERATIVES IN PARTY'S FUTURECapehart argued the persistent influence of Obama alums throughout the campaign world has also created an arrogance among the Obama "class" of political advisors."Sometimes you get a sense that they think they know everything, they run the world, and in some cases you can understand it because, well, they did win two presidential elections," the MSNBC anchor said of Obama's staffers.Capehart called on the Obama generation to make way for the "next generation" in Democratic Party politics.BIDEN'S CHIEF OF STAFF SCOLDED OBAMA CAMPAIGN ARCHITECT FOR CALLING BIDEN'S AGE AN ISSUE, BOOK REVEALS"At a certain point, that class of folks has to start listening to the next generation coming up because they have ideas, they have ways of reaching out to the voters, to men, to the Obama coalition that they just dont have. They dont have the feel for it because theyre not from that generation," he said.Capehart said Obama has intentionally made himself "scarce" because some Democrats expect that he will "save the day.""I think thats one of the primary reasons why I think President Obama has been scarce, is that everyones looking for him to save the day. And what they keep saying is, No, no, no, no, its not about us. Its about you. And it seems like the party cant seem to come to grips with that and deal with that," Capehart said.Fox News' Hanna Panreck contributed to this report.

President Donald Trumps tariffs are already the biggest middle-class tax increase in modern history, raising the prices he promised to lower. Now even more tariffs threaten an economy already staggering from the uncertainty set off by Trumps erratic policies, attacks on the rule of law, and threatening statements.Adding more injury to injury, Trump and his MAGA allies just forced the "Big Beautiful Bill Act" through the House of Representatives -- by one vote. Their divisive, financially unhealthy approach boils down to trillions in tax cuts for the ultra-rich, devastating cuts in basic health care and food services, and crippling new debt for us, our kids, and grandkids. Worse yet, right after the bill passed, Trump proudly announced more job-killing, cost-raising tariffs on allies and iPhones.When he ran for president in 2024, Trump promised us inflation would end "immediately" and that wed feel prices falling on "Day One." To millions of 2024 swing voters -- a decisive voting bloc in the election -- that was the whole point of choosing him. But now prices are higher, economic growth is declining and life is harder than it was when Trump took the oath of office in January.ELON MUSK 'DISAPPOINTED' BY TRUMP'S SPENDING BILL, SAYS IT UNDERMINES WHAT DOGE IS DOINGSince Inauguration Day, consumer sentiment has plunged to historic lows. Moodys downgraded Americas credit rating for the first time in over 100 years. Ford and Walmart are raising prices because of the tariffs.Now, instead of making our economy take off like a "rocket ship," as he also promised, Trump is killing it with a sweetheart tax deal for his Mar-A-Lago friends. A president who promised to stand up to the establishment is effectively laundering taxpayers money to line the silk pockets of his own preferred elites -- to the detriment of middle-class families and American business.Now, the American economy, which was unequivocally outperforming every other country on earth when Donald Trump tookover, is falling behind in ways it hasnt in decades.NO MILLIONAIRE TAX HIKE IN TRUMP'S 'BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL'Special tax giveaways, like a write-off for buying private jets, are paid for with the biggest Medicaid cuts in history, higher health insurance premiums, and gutting food programs for distressed working families. Theyre putting the rest of the price tag on the nations credit card, adding trillions to the debt and raising the cost of a house, car, or student loan.In communities all over the country, the tariff taxes are crushing supply chains and freezing hiring decisions. Port traffic is sporadic, and retailers warn of empty shelves in the stores.In North Carolina, Trumps tariffs arepenalizingthe manufacturers he claims to be supporting, killing jobs and reducing U.S. exports. Just when a Greenville-based manufacturer was on the verge of plant renovations that would add 25 new jobs, the equipment they needed to expand was hit with a new tariff. The manufacturer was explicit: "Our company has been working for years to install a state-of-the-art manufacturing line in our North Carolina plant Unfortunately, todays tariffs make it uneconomical to ship this line to the U.S."CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONIn Michigan, auto plants and their suppliers are feeling the brunt. And its not all about cars and trucks,the Murraysfrom Ferndale, Michigan, sell baby supplies to the growing families in their community. They say that because 80% of their industry is sourced from China, their business is on the ropes. They worry that the price for their customers will be out of reach, or their products not available at all.This MAGA agenda comes at the expense of basic economic security for average Americans. Tariffs rob them of their buying power and their jobs. Billions in cuts to Medicaid and Medicare. Cancelled health coverage for millions. SNAP, the nations food relief program, would be starved. Trumps tax cuts come straight out of programs that help the neediest people in society.Meanwhile, job-creating, cost-cutting policies like the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act and the Inflation Reduction Acts energy and manufacturing policies are being senselessly undermined -- harming red states and blue states alike.Whether you are an autoworker in Detroit, or a soybean farmer in Senate Majority Leader John Thunes home state of South Dakota, Americans are tangibly worse off now than they were in January.As a Republican and a Democrat who worked on behalf of presidents from both parties, we agree that most peoples lives will suffer unless we stand up to higher inflation, slower growth and crippling debt. Thats why we recently helped launch the Cost Coalition, a bipartisan campaign aimed at telling the real stories about the fight for the American Dream.We are featuring the people outside of Washington who want to work a good job, put food on the table, keep their kids on track, and give back to their community. From small business owners to faith leaders to veterans and military families, we believe America can get back on track if Washington focuses on kitchen table issues.It all starts with lowering costs by standing up to MAGA, on behalf of Main Street.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM ANDREW BATES

Despite their widely touted benefits primarily weight loss and diabetes control, among others GLP-1 medications have also been linked to some unwelcome side effects.In addition to the main complaints of gastrointestinal issues, some lesser-known side effects have emerged, including mood changes, hair loss and "Ozempic face."Now, there are rumblings on social media from patients and doctors suggesting that weight-loss drugs could be linked to tooth decay and gum issues like irritation and bleeding.WEIGHT-LOSS, DIABETES DRUGS LINKED TO VISION PROBLEMS IN SMALL STUDYOzempic teeth, much like Ozempic face, is a term coined online to describe a characteristic that some believe could be related to their use of weight-loss and diabetes drugs.The characteristic in question is an increase in dental problems when using GLP-1s, although there is not yet any scientific evidence that the two are linked.Dry mouth, nausea, vomiting and acid reflux are all widely reported side effects of Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs.OZEMPICS HEALTH BENEFITS KEEP GROWING, BUT ARE THE RISKS WORTH IT?"Patients have reported dry mouth while on Ozempic in both dental practices I work in," Dr. Ricky Marshall, owner of Stratland Dental in Glendale, Arizona, and dentist at Wolff Family Dentistry & Orthodontics in Queen Creek, Arizona, told Fox News Digital.While Ozempic itself may not be triggering the increased tooth decay, side effects like dry mouth are "likely the main cause" of some of the dental problems people are experiencing, according to Marshall.Additionally, he noted, Ozempic is reported to increase stomach acid because the medication works by slowing down digestion.WEIGHT-LOSS DRUGS IMPACT ON CANCER RISK REVEALED IN NEW STUDYWhen increased stomach acid leads to acid reflux, heartburn or vomiting, the acid's contact with the teeth "will absolutely contribute" to increased decay, Marshall said.Dr. Whitney White of Aspen Dental in Las Vegas said she hasnt personally seen any patients experiencing oral health issues linked to GLP-1s."I do encourage all of my patients to be open about what medications they are taking, as they can contribute to issues like dry mouth," she told Fox News Digital."Dry mouth leads to plaque buildup, which in turn leads to cavities and sensitivity."Antacids are one solution to acid reflux, according to Cleveland Clinic.These over-the-counter medicines neutralize stomach acid so that when reflux happens, it isnt as corrosive to the esophagus.Although these medications can be effective for occasional acid reflux, Cleveland Clinic warned that they can have side effects if taken too often, so they likely "arent a good long-term solution."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERTo alleviate dry mouth, the above source recommends chewing sugarless gum to promote saliva production and drinking plenty of water, among other remedies.For more Health articles, visitwww.foxnews.com/healthThe clinic also recommends that individuals "take medications that cause dry mouth in the morning, not at night," because dry mouth at night is more likely to cause cavities and other dental issues.Fox News Digital reached out to Novo Nordisk (maker of Ozempic and Wegovy) and Eli Lilly (maker of Mounjaro and Zepbound) for comment. Neither company includes mention of dental-related side effects in the drugs' prescribing information.

It was Mark Twain who quipped that the "great works" are books that everyone wants to have read, but nobody wants to read. We could easily say the same thing about the U.S. national debt: It is something everyone wants to have cut, but nobody wants to cut.As the House Republicans big beautiful bill moseys over to the Senate for potential passage, there is growing concern among many on the right that the spending cuts are insufficient, and that the bill puts the country on the road to much greater debt.NATIONAL DEBT TRACKER: AMERICAN TAXPAYERS (YOU) ARE NOW ON THE HOOK FOR $36,215,088,402,345.87 AS OF 5/27/25Senators Ron Johnson, R-Wis., Rick Scott, R-Fla., and Rand Paul, R-Ky., have all promised opposition to what they see as the "big bloated bill," and DOGE architect Elon Musk has expressed disappointment that the alarm he is raising about the debt, and his cost-cutting recommendations are being ignored.As usual, this attempt to stand athwart massive spending while yelling, "Stop!" is an uphill battle. Here are five reasons why deficit reduction has been the hardest of political nuts to crack, and how these reasons might be addressed.To put it bluntly, very few American voters have a real working understanding of how the national debt actually works. Sometimes it feels like very few members of Congress do either, but it's a big part of why debt cutting is not a political winner.Most people vote around issues they feel in their gut, like crime, high prices or immigration, not cold-calculated things like debt and monetary policy. While the Tea Party of 15 years ago may have been an exception, it was a movement of the managerial class, who understood debt, not a broad cross-section of voters.People like free stuff, even when it's not really free. Even those who support cutting the deficit can get a bit testy when you threaten their slice of the pie, or the money flowing into their communities.The New York Congressional delegation, led by Rep. Mike Lawler, R-NY, just secured bigger federal deductions for state and local taxes for their constituents. Sure, it comes at the expense of better-run states, but as they say in Brooklyn, it is what it is.There are two issues in American politics that voters have been warned for 40 years must be addressed immediately or else all hell will break loose by next Tuesday. They are climate change and the deficit, and Tuesday never really seems to come.This is not to say that our staggering national debt hasnt done great harm to our country; It absolutely has, far more than climate change. But that harm is not felt in an obvious andcatastrophic way, so it does not light a fire under voters.There is a sense among many Americans, and not entirely without cause, that our countrys status as the worlds foremost superpower protects us from being hurt by our foreign creditors. We have nukes, after all, so what are they going to do? Robocall the White House during dinner?This is, of course, a facile understanding, but it underscores that even though people are concerned about the debt, or say they are, they do not feel it as an existential threat.The final reason why Americans have a hard time getting excited about efforts to cut the debt is that both parties always swear they will do it while they are out of power, and never do it when they are in power. They can make the reservation to cut the deficit, but they never show up.This has led many Americans to just assume it's never going to happen.Make no mistake, these are significant headwinds that have stalled out almost every effort to cut the debt for decades. But it doesnt mean they cannot be overcome.This week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis weighed in with serious criticism of some of his GOP compatriots.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION"We have a Republican Congress, and to this day, we're in the end of May, past Memorial Day, and not one cent in DOGE cuts have been implemented by the Congress," he said.DeSantis is an interesting voice in this debate. He went from winning a governors race in then-centrist Florida by the skin of his teeth to winning reelection by 20 points in a mere four years, and he did it not by saying things, but by doing things.DeSantis took risky positions on things like COVID policy and the economy because he trusted that the results, even in the short-term, would be beneficial. He gambled that he would be rewarded for them, which he surely was.The fiscal hawks need to talk less about doom and gloom and talk more about how lowering the debt can open doors to things like better credit, homeownership, financial security, and better yet, get a few of these cost-cutting measures past the goalie.The American people will not be threatened into supporting cost-cutting measures to slash the debt, but they can be convinced. And nothing could be more convincing that this Congress enacting some serious and responsible cost-cutting actions right now.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DAVID MARCUS

A former Israeli hostage told CNN in an interview Wednesday that his Hamas captors hoped former Vice President Kamala Harris would win the 2024 election and that the terrorists were "very scared" of President Donald Trump returning to office.Omer Shem Tov, 22, was freed in February after spending 505 days in captivity in Gaza. He was captured during the deadly October 7, 2023, terror attack at the Nova music festival in southern Israel.Tov talked about his experience and about how the 2024 U.S. election played a role in how he was treated by Hamas in a new interview with CNN."They were very scared of him," Tov said of his captors' view of Trump. "They wanted Kamala to be elected."RETURN OF TRUMP GIVES FAMILIES OF GAZA HOSTAGES NEW HOPE"But as soon as Donald Trump was elected, they understood that he wanted to bring us back home. So immediately, the way they treated me changed," he continued. "When Trump became president, the way they treated us changed, for me personally.""Because they anticipated that a deal would come soon?" CNN's Bianna Golodryga asked."Yeah," Tov responded."And thats when they started giving you more food?" she continued."Exactly," Tov confirmed. "More food, started treating me better. Stopped cursing me. Stopped spitting on me."Kamala Harris' office did not return a request for comment.HOSTAGES FREED FROM GAZA TELL TRUMP HE WAS 'SENT BY GOD' TO SAVE THEM, BUT DOZENS MORE REMAINIn March, Tov visited the White House with other recently freed hostages and told the president that he believed he was "sent by God" to save them.Tov credited Trump for securing his release in the interview with CNN."He got me out, he got the hostages out. Before, we felt like nothing was happening," he told Golodryga.A clip of the interview was played on Wednesday's "Inside Politics" and anchor Dana Bash remarked that it seemed like the terrorists were trying to "fatten up" Tov because they believed he would be released under Trump's leadership.There are 58 hostages still in Gaza, at least 23 of whom are assessed to be alive.Itay Chen, 19, Omer Neutra, 21, Judy Weinstein Haggai, 70, and her husband, Gadi Weinstein, 73, are all believed to have beenkilled by Hamasin the October 7 attack and their bodies taken into Gaza.Fox News' Caitlin McFall contributed to this report.

A former Israeli hostage told CNN in an interview Wednesday that his Hamas captors hoped former Vice President Kamala Harris would win the 2024 election and that the terrorists were "very scared" of President Donald Trump returning to office.Omer Shem Tov, 22, was freed in February after spending 505 days in captivity in Gaza. He was captured during the deadly October 7, 2023, terror attack at the Nova music festival in southern Israel.Tov talked about his experience and about how the 2024 U.S. election played a role in how he was treated by Hamas in a new interview with CNN."They were very scared of him," Tov said of his captors' view of Trump. "They wanted Kamala to be elected."RETURN OF TRUMP GIVES FAMILIES OF GAZA HOSTAGES NEW HOPE"But as soon as Donald Trump was elected, they understood that he wanted to bring us back home. So immediately, the way they treated me changed," he continued. "When Trump became president, the way they treated us changed, for me personally.""Because they anticipated that a deal would come soon?" CNN's Bianna Golodryga asked."Yeah," Tov responded."And thats when they started giving you more food?" she continued."Exactly," Tov confirmed. "More food, started treating me better. Stopped cursing me. Stopped spitting on me."Kamala Harris' office did not return a request for comment.HOSTAGES FREED FROM GAZA TELL TRUMP HE WAS 'SENT BY GOD' TO SAVE THEM, BUT DOZENS MORE REMAINIn March, Tov visited the White House with other recently freed hostages and told the president that he believed he was "sent by God" to save them.Tov credited Trump for securing his release in the interview with CNN."He got me out, he got the hostages out. Before, we felt like nothing was happening," he told Golodryga.A clip of the interview was played on Wednesday's "Inside Politics" and anchor Dana Bash remarked that it seemed like the terrorists were trying to "fatten up" Tov because they believed he would be released under Trump's leadership.There are 58 hostages still in Gaza, at least 23 of whom are assessed to be alive.Itay Chen, 19, Omer Neutra, 21, Judy Weinstein Haggai, 70, and her husband, Gadi Weinstein, 73, are all believed to have beenkilled by Hamasin the October 7 attack and their bodies taken into Gaza.Fox News' Caitlin McFall contributed to this report.

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness have officially ended their marriage.After announcing their amicable split in September 2023, Furness officially filed for divorce from Jackman in New York on Tuesday.According to People, Furness' lawyer also submitted filings related to the duo's settlement, health care coverage and medical child support. The former couple tied the knot in 1996, when Jackman was 27 and Furness was 40.They share two adopted children: Oscar and Ava.HUGH JACKMAN REVEALS HE DIDN'T KNOW WHAT A WOLVERINE WAS: 'I'D NEVER HEARD OF SUCH AN ANIMAL'Per the filing, the couple's divorce is uncontested and will only need a judge to sign off.On Tuesday, Furness shared a statement with the Daily Mail and spoke out for the first time since filing, with an emotional comment."My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal," Furness said.She said their separation was "a profound wound that cuts deep."Furness continued, "However, I believe in a higher power and that God/the universe, whatever you relate to as your guidance, is always working FOR us. This belief has helped me navigate the breakdown of an almost three-decade marriage."This painful process has forced Furness to find "knowledge and wisdom.""Even when we are presented with apparent adversity, it is leading us to our greatest good, our true purpose. It can hurt, but in the long run, returning to yourself and living within your own integrity, values and boundaries is liberation and freedom," she said.Furness' big take away from her divorce is "that none of this is personal.""We are all on our individual journeys and I believe that the relationships in our lives are not random. We are drawn to people, we invite them in, in order to learn our lessons and to recognize and heal the broken parts of ourselves...I remain grateful," Furness concluded.Representatives for Jackman and Furness did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.Jackman and his former "Music Man" co-star Sutton Foster were seen holding hands together in January while going out to dinner in Los Angeles.Foster filed for divorce from her husband, Ted Griffin, in October after 10 years of marriage.In September 2023, Jackman and Furness announced they were separating after 27 years together. The Australian actress and actor shared a joint statement with People at the time."We have been blessed to share almost 3 decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage," they said. "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.""This is the sole statement either of us will make," the statement, signed "Deb and Hugh Jackman," concluded.Furness and Jackman first met in 1995 on the set of the 10-part Australian TV series "Corelli." At the time, Furness was an established actress in her home country, who had previously won awards for her lead performance in the 1988 movie "Shame" and starred in several TV series and movies."Correlli" was up-and-coming actor Jackman's first professional gig after graduating from an Australian acting academy.In a 2017 appearance on People TV's "The Jess Cagle Interview," Jackman recalled having a crush on Furness.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"My first job out of drama school it was a massive break for me. I was really scared," Jackman remembered."Deb, she was a big star. I get picked up, and Deb is in the front seat of the car. Ill never forget. She took off her seat belt, and she turned around and put out her hand and took off her sunglasses and said, Hi, Im Deborra-Lee Furness, nice to meet you. I remember thinking, I like this girl.'"Jackman told Cagle he realized he had feelings for Furness after a few weeks of working together."Deb and I were already best friends, and I realized, Ive got a crush on my leading lady," he said. "This is the thing you do not do. Its unprofessional and embarrassing."Though Jackman tried to avoid his co-star, he eventually confessed his crush to Furness, who told him that she had a crush on him as well.The two attempted to hide their relationship for three weeks but realized it was futile since he said "everybody knew the entire time."Though the two had a 13-year age gap, Jackman told Cagle he was "the adult in the relationship."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERDue to Furness' age, the couple began trying to expand their family shortly after their nuptials. However, according to People, after Furness had two miscarriages and attempts at invitro-fertilization failed, the two decided to adopt. In 2000, Jackman and Furness adopted Oscar, and they went on to adopt Ava in 2005.Since announcing their separation, the two appear to have stayed on good terms. In October 2023, the Marvel star was joined by Furness as he celebrated his 55th birthday during a dinner at New York City's Polo Club with close friends and family.Fox News Digital's Ashley Hume contributed to this report.