Hollywood Stars Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds Set Sail on Exciting New Business Venture Amid Personal Dramas

Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds, iconic Hollywood actors known for their roles as Wolverine and Deadpool respectively, have taken their friendship to a new level by venturing into the world of sailing. While navigating personal challenges, Jackman has partnered with Reynolds to become the new co-owners of the Australian SailGP Team. The team, now rebranded as the Bonds Flying Roos SailGP Team, sees both stars share ownership with the skilled Flying Roos driver and CEO Tom Slingsby. This exciting venture is backed by the sponsorship of the Bonds underwear brand.

In a joint statement, Reynolds and Jackman expressed their enthusiasm for this new journey. “We’re incredibly excited to set sail together in this new adventure,” they shared on June 4. “Hugh brings a deep love for and pride in his home country as well as being an avid fan of sailing. He will also be bringing his overly clingy emotional support human along for the ride. Apologies in advance to Australia. No comment on whether we’re writing this in our Bonds. No further questions.”

SailGP is an international competition founded by Olympic gold medalist Russell Coutts and Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, aiming to boost global interest in competitive sailing. This prestigious event features Grand Prix races held in some of the world’s most exotic ports. The 12 national teams, including the newly named Flying Roos, race in 50-foot catamarans, capable of reaching speeds up to 100 km per hour.

The Flying Roos, under Reynolds and Jackman’s leadership, are gearing up to defend their top spot on the current SailGP leaderboard. Their performance will be put to the test at the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix, scheduled for June 7 and 8. Notably, their driver, Slingsby, boasts the record for the most championships in SailGP’s short history, with three victories over four seasons.

Ryan Reynolds, 48, has a flair for business partnerships with notable peers. He famously teamed up with Rob McElhenney from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia to acquire a stake in the Wrexham Association Football Club in 2020. Their efforts in transforming the club were documented in the FX docuseries Welcome to Wrexham, which has garnered eight Emmy Awards. Their investment has borne fruit, as the team recently earned promotion to the Sky Bet Championship for the first time in over four decades.

In parallel, Hugh Jackman, aged 56, is navigating a personal transition as he moves forward with his divorce from Deborra-Lee Furness after nearly three decades of marriage. Us Weekly confirmed that Furness filed for divorce from Jackman on May 23, following over a year of separation.

In a candid statement, Furness addressed her divorce, hinting at betrayal in her marriage. “My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal,” said the 69-year-old to the Daily Mail on May 27. “It’s a profound wound that cuts deep, however, I believe in a higher power and that God/the universe, whatever you relate to as your guidance, is always working FOR us.”

She further shared, “This belief has helped me navigate the breakdown of an almost three-decade marriage. I have gained much knowledge and wisdom through this experience. 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.”

A source reveals that Jackman, renowned for his role in The Greatest Showman, was taken aback by Furness’ statement. “Her statement took Hugh and mutual friends by surprise because she wasn’t very direct with who she was speaking about but was alluding to Hugh, and that added emotional weight to it,” an insider revealed to Us. “Hugh loves and respects Deborra-Lee. He will always love her and won’t allow it to get ugly.”