‘She is finally starting to heal': Deborra-Lee Furness dating again after finalising Hugh Jackman divorce
Furness, 69, and Jackman, 56, separated in September 2023 after 27 years of marriage in a surprise move that shocked Hollywood insiders.
The Wolverine star has since gone public with his new relationship with Sutton Foster, who he first met in 2021 while they were both still married and starring in the musical Music Man.
Insiders close to Furness have claimed the actress 'had suspicions' about Jackman and Foster and felt 'vindicated' after paparazzi photos confirmed the relationship earlier this year.
The beloved Aussie actress is reportedly courting offers from potential dates but is holding back until she can find a partner who 'meets her high standards'.
'Deb is finally starting to heal and talk about what she wants in her life going forward,' an insider told Woman's Day magazine on Monday.
'She's got an incredible support system that's been there every step of the way, helping her to pick up the pieces of her life.
'They are encouraging her to start dating again.'
Manhattan-based Furness filed for divorce from Jackman on May 27, roughly two years after their separation.
According to court documents obtained by People magazine, Furness' divorce filing indicated the terms of their divorce were uncontested and would only need a sign-off from a judge.
It is understood the settlement process was handled behind closed doors, with Furness reportedly walking away very satisfied with the settlement.
Furness originally met Jackman on the set of the miniseries Corelli when he was just starting out in the Aussie entertainment industry, and wed the future movie star in 1996.
Within a decade, Jackman had emerged as one of the most bankable stars in Hollywood thanks to his role as Wolverine in the X-Men franchise, while Furness primarily focused on raising the couple's two children.
Furness most recently appeared on the big screen with a major supporting role in Force of Nature: The Dry 2 opposite Eric Bana in 2024.
In January, Furness told the Herald Sun she was in 'chapter three' of her life and was reviewing film offers after mostly retiring from the screen during her marriage to Jackman.
'I've had a few offers for films back here so I'm still reading some scripts, so if there's something that's great,'' she said.
'I've got some projects in New York. I'm in my chapter three. I'm a creative, I love being creative in a variety of areas and I think I'll be doing more travelling.'
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