Hugh Jackman stepped out in public for a walk in New York City a day after he and wife Deborra-lee Jackman announced they are amicably separating.

The photos come one day after the couple shared the news that they are separating after 27 years of marriage. “We have been blessed to share almost 3 decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage,” they said in an exclusive statement to PEOPLE. “Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth.”

The actor previously opened up to PEOPLE about his marriage, saying:

“One of the great pieces of fortune in my career, it started late, but that Deb and I were already set together, a team, madly in love, like literally before it all happened,” he said. “We can kind of see all the ups and downs for what they are. Our priority is our family, and we’re there for each other no matter what.”

He added, “Underneath the surface where it’s real, and where it’s still and where it’s deep, that is the love I have with Deb.”

source: PEOPLE