Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee are finally ending their nearly three-decade marriage. Furness began the uncontested divorce in New York’s Suffolk County Supreme Court on May 23 as per court records reviewed by USA today on May 27. This filing comes one and a half year after the couple announced their separation in September, 2023. In this article, you will learn more about the former partners and their relationship.
USA Today Reached Out to Both Jackman and Furness for Comments
The actors who co-starred in the 1995 Australian show “Correlli” married in 1996 and share two adult children Oscar and Ava. Their 2023 separation was announced to People which read “We have been blessed to share almost 3 decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage. Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth.”
The statement further continued “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.”
Both Their Latest Big Screen Appearances
Jackman, 56, last starred along with Ryan Reynolds in the 2024 blockbuster Marvel film “Deadpool and Wolverine”. On the other hand, Furness, 69, was last seen in Robert Connolly’s 2024 mystery thriller sequel, “Force of Nature”.
How Did the Former Couple Meet?
Jackman, who was a newcomer in the mid-90’s met the leading actress Furness during the filming of “Corelli”. “I was jealous, I had a crush and I was mortified. This was maybe six weeks into shooting,” Jackman told People in 2017 regarding the beginning of his romance with Furness two decades ago.
“Deb and I are already best friends, and I’m like, ‘I’ve got a crush on the leading lady. This is the thing you do not do. You never, ever have a relationship with your leading lady.'” He further continued “I was like, ‘I bet everyone knows.’ So I didn’t talk to Deb for a week.”
He later hosted a dinner party with Furness. As they were having their meal together, Jackman admitted to her about having a crush- a sentiment that she returned to him. He said “I never in a million years thought she reciprocated.”
Debora-Lee Furness Hints at Betrayal
Though both parties have maintained a respectful and low-profile approach to their separation, Furness recently shared an informal statement that further confirmed the cheating allegations. While speaking to the Daily Mail, she said, “My compassion and heart reach out to individuals who have travelled the horrific road of betrayal. 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.”
Hugh Jackman is Moving Forward with Sutton Foster
Amid their separation and potential divorce, Jackman is reportedly dating the Music Man Broadway co-star Sutton Foster. The rumours of romance between the two first came to light in 2021 while they worked on the show together. Since his split with Furness, Jackman has been seen multiple times with her in the public.
Some days before the divorce filing, Jackman was seen walking hand-in-hand with Foster. This was a signal that he is ready to move on and probably has. As per the Daily Mail, sources close to the actor said “he’s looking forward to the future and not looking back.”
Final Thoughts
Officially seeking divorce, Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness’s nearly thirty-year marriage comes to an end. Emphasizing personal development and family togetherness, the pair has decided to split amiably following a public separation in 2023. Furness has made hints about treachery, but Jackman seems to be headed forward with Broadway co-star Sutton Foster. Though their breakup has emotional weight, both have managed the change with respect and an eye toward the welfare of their family.
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