Hugh Jackman has opened up about his friendship with Ryan Reynolds following his split from wife Deborra Lee-Furness.
The Wolverine star, 55, told People how he considers Ryan to be one of his closest friends as he recovers from his separation from his wife after 27 years of marriage.
Hugh also said they had become completely trusting of one another over the years.
He stated: 'There's probably fewer friends in our life that you can say anything to, the stuff you're ashamed, embarrassed, anything.'
'You can tell me anything and I can tell you anything, and I don't feel like you're going to be judging or necessarily giving me the answer,' Hugh added.
Hugh Jackman (left) has opened up about his friendship with Ryan Reynolds (right) following his split from wife Deborra Lee-Furness
Ryan also compared their connection to a marriage and said 'long-lasting Hollywood friendship is not too dissimilar to having a partner or a marriage.'
Hugh announced his shock split from his Deborra-Lee in September after 27 years of marriage, telling fans they separated 'to pursue our individual growth'.
He shares two adopted children - son Oscar, 24, and daughter Ava, 18, - with his former wife.
'We have been blessed to share almost three decades together in a wonderful, loving marriage,' the couple said in a statement to People.
The Wolverine star, 55, told People how he considers Ryan to be one of his closest friends as he recovers from his separation from his wife after 27 years of marriage
'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.'
The couple had tied the knot in 1996 after crossing paths on set of Correlli in 1995.
An insider previously told ET that there 'is no animosity' between the exes.
Ryan also compared their connection to a marriage and said 'long-lasting Hollywood friendship is not too dissimilar to having a partner or a marriage.' Both pictured as Deadpool & Wolverine
'Hugh and Deborra-Lee are both on different pages and in separate chapters of their lives,' they said.
'They felt like it was time to divorce, but they still maintain a happy and cordial friendship.'
The source went on to say that Hugh and Deborra-Lee are 'appreciative of their many years together and children.'
'At the end of the day, it was their collective agreement to go their separate ways and do the healthiest thing for everyone involved,' they added.
Hugh announced his shock split from wife Deborra-Lee in September after 27 years of marriage, telling fans they separated 'to pursue our individual growth'
