Hugh Jackman, 53, looks dapper in a tailcoat as wife Deborra-Lee Furness, 66, stuns in a figure-hugging lace gown at the star-studded Met Gala

Aussie power couple Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness were among the best dressed at the Met Gala in New York City on Monday.

The couple, who have been married for 26 years, looked incredible as they stepped out on the red carpet at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.  

In keeping with the ‘gilded glamour’ theme, Hugh, 53, looked dapper in a three-piece suit with tails, and Deborra-Lee, 66, turned heads in a figure-hugging black lace dress.

Stepping out: Hugh Jackman, 53, looked dapper in a tuxedo tailcoat while wife Deborra-Lee Furness, 66, stunned in a figure-hugging lace gown as the pair attended the star-studded Met Gala in New York City on Monday

Stepping out: Hugh Jackman, 53, looked dapper in a tuxedo tailcoat while wife Deborra-Lee Furness, 66, stunned in a figure-hugging lace gown as the pair attended the star-studded Met Gala in New York City on Monday

Her glamorous frock featured a high neck, long sleeves and a layered cape. 

She accessorised with chandelier earrings and a glitzy bracelet and had her blonde locks tied back into a retro beehive hair style. 

‘Off we go to the Met Gala,’ Hugh captioned one Instagram post.

All eyes on Deb! Her glamorous frock featured a high neck, long sleeves and a layered cape

All eyes on Deb! Her glamorous frock featured a high neck, long sleeves and a layered cape

Looking good! Deborra-Lee accessorised with chandelier earrings and a glitzy bracelet and had her blonde locks tied back into a retro beehive hair style

Looking good! Deborra-Lee accessorised with chandelier earrings and a glitzy bracelet and had her blonde locks tied back into a retro beehive hair style

'Off we go to the Met Gala,' Hugh captioned one Instagram post

‘Off we go to the Met Gala,’ Hugh captioned one Instagram post

He added: ‘Thank you Tom Ford and team for your brilliance and generosity!’

Hugh is best friends with actor Ryan Reynolds, whose wife Blake Lively stole the show at the Met Gala in a stunning ball gown that changed colour from pink to blue on the red carpet. 

The pair are both co-chairs of the Met Gala.

Close friends: Hugh is best friends with actor Ryan Reynolds, whose wife Blake Lively stole the show at the Met Gala in a stunning ball gown that changed colour from pink to blue on the red carpet

Close friends: Hugh is best friends with actor Ryan Reynolds, whose wife Blake Lively stole the show at the Met Gala in a stunning ball gown that changed colour from pink to blue on the red carpet

Showstopping: The Gossip Girl actress' frock changed from pink to blue on the red carpet, thrilling guests

Showstopping: The Gossip Girl actress’ frock changed from pink to blue on the red carpet, thrilling guests

Anniversary: Earlier this month, the pair celebrated 26 years of marriage

Anniversary: Earlier this month, the pair celebrated 26 years of marriage

Hugh and Deborra-Lee are based in New York and Hugh has been completing a run on Broadway in the hit musical, The Music Man. 

Earlier this month, the pair celebrated 26 years of marriage.

‘Every single day is filled with so much laughter, joy and backgammon!!!! Deb you light up my life. I love you with all my heart!’ Hugh said at the time.

Hugh and Deborra-Lee got married on 11 April 1996, just one year after meeting. 

'Every single day is filled with so much laughter, joy and backgammon!!!! Deb you light up my life. I love you with all my heart!' Hugh said at the time

‘Every single day is filled with so much laughter, joy and backgammon!!!! Deb you light up my life. I love you with all my heart!’ Hugh said at the time

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