Hugh Jackman dodges awkward dating question nearly a year on from split with Deborra-Lee Furness

Hugh Jackman has effectively dodged a question about his dating life and relationship status on Jimmy Kimmel Live, after being asked if he was "looking for a girlfriend" by 11-year-old Maya in a segment where kids got to ask both Hugh and Ryan Reynolds questions.

The two actors are on the promo trail for their Marvel movie Deadpool & Wolverine, and opened the Jimmy Kimmel show with a 13-minute long monologue that included answering personal, pre-recorded questions from kids, with the final one leaving them stumped.

Maya asked if the two were "looking for girlfriends" because "they both look very lonely" which led to loud laughter from the crowd as the two Hollywood heartthrobs debated how to answer the question.

"Thank you for asking that..I'm married and he..." Ryan answered, before gesturing towards Hugh and trailing off, in a light dig to Hugh's marriage breakdown to Deborra-Lee Furness.

Hugh simply laughed it off, ducking his head, before Ryan jumped in again. "Yes!" he exclaimed. "The answer is yes, we do get lonely sometimes."

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Hugh recovered the question, saying, "Luckily, Maya, we have each other."

Is Hugh Jackman dating anyone?

Speculation has been rife about Hugh Jackman's dating life since he split from his wife of 27 years, Deborra-Lee, in September last year.

In a joint statement the former couple, who share two children, announced their separation, saying their family would be their biggest priority.

“We have been blessed to share almost three decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage,” the pair 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.”

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Rumours are constantly swirling about Hugh's love life, with the Aussie actor recently being spotted with Gigi Hadid and Kate Beckinsale.

Earlier this year, a source told the Daily Mail that Hugh finds speculation about his love life 'funny'.

"When it comes to his love life, he thinks it is funny that so many people are wanting to know all about it,” they 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.”

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