Hugh Jackman's love for wife Deborra-Lee Furness goes far beyond an Instagram caption.
Even so, the Oscar nominee took to the social media platform to celebrate his leading lady's birthday on Monday, Nov. 30. Alongside a sweet photo of Furness blowing out her candles—placed in a delicious dessert—Jackman wrote, "Happy birthday to my incredible wife. Your courage, wit, open heartedness, loyalty, creativity, joie de vivre, cheekiness and spontaneity inspire me every day. I love you so much more than any caption can convey."
As fans may recall, Jackman, 52, and Furness, 64, first met on the set of the Australian TV series Correlli in 1995. And the rest, as they say, is history. The couple tied the knot the following year, in April 1996.
For their 24th anniversary earlier this year, Jackman posted a throwback picture with Furness along with a heartfelt note. "These 24 years have been the best of my life!" the Wolverine star, who shares kids Oscar, 20, and Ava, 15, with Furness, wrote. "And, as far as I can see, we keep getting better. I love you Debs with every fiber of my soul. Happy anniversary. #24"
Back in September, Furness opened up about meeting Jackman in the '90s and recalled their "amazing" connection. "When you find a partner in crime that you share and you grow together—and life is tough as we know it, it's not all good—and when you have someone there that is so supportive…you can really stand buck naked. You have to," Furness said on Anh's Brush With Fame. "When you've got kids and life and whatever, you stand there buck naked, authentic, warts and all, this is who it is, and you're loved, there's nothing better."
In honor of Jackman and Furness' love story, let's take a look back at their romance over the years in the gallery below!
Instant Attraction
The Sydney-born actors first met in 1995 on the set of the Australian TV series Correlli.
Corelli's Most Wanted
After a few drinks one night, Hugh admitted to his costar that he was crushing on her—as was the rest of the crew.
True Love
To his pleasant surprise, Deborra returned the sentiment. Somehow, we are not surprised.
A Couple of Kids
The pair were all smiles in 1997, about a year after they tied the knot.
Can't Keep His Hands to Himself
The two embraced each other during a sweet moment.
Sweet Cheeks
Not long after their 10th wedding anniversary, the Australian stars were still hot for each other.
Hollywood Outing
Deborra and daughter Ava Eliot and son Oscar Maximillian supported Hugh at his handprint and footprint ceremony in Hollywood in 2009.
Family Moment
Deborra and her kids were proud to cheer Hugh on at the ceremony at Grauman's Chinese Theatre.
New York Charity Event
The family posed with Vivica A. Fox at the 7th annual Istar Charity Shootout at NYC's Madison Square Garden in 2009.
Black Tie Preferred
The then-couple attended the EE British Academy Film Awards at The Royal Opera House in 2013.
The Night They MET
The classy couple were dressed to the nines at the 2014 Met Gala.
Lovely Family
The family enjoyed quality time at Disneyland.
Still Soaring
Deborra was Hugh's date at the Eddie the Eagle premiere in Sydney in 2016.