Hugh Jackman's BFF breaks silence on actor's true feelings in bitter divorce
Hugh Jackman's childhood best friend, Gus Worland, shared his two pence on the Wolverine actor's divorce from Deborra-Lee Furness. Although the famous couple announced their split in September 2023, Deborra-Lee only recently filed the divorce proceedings in a New York court house on May 23.
At the time of their split, they said they had spent almost three decades together but were seeking to develop "individual growth" but their family remained their top priority. Amid their divorce, close friend and radio presenter Gus, who went to primary school with Hugh, appeared on 2GB's Ben Fordham Live on Thursday and shared how Hugh's doing.
"No one wants anyone to go through what he is and he is going through it publicly because of his fame," he explained.
"One thing I have been really strict on is to let Hugh and Deborra-Lee do what they have had to do. I was over in New York with him last month and he is fine. He is going along well."
Gus went on to say that Hugh is moving his life in a positive direction and wished the same for his ex-wife, Deborra-Lee.
"He is moving on with his life. I hope Deb does as well. They were together for 30 years and have two beautiful kids together," he said. "I go to their kids and ask them what we can do to make sure they get through this as best as possible."
Meanwhile, on May 23, Deborra-Lee officially filed for divorce. Records seen by the Mirror show that her lawyer, Elena Karabatos, filed several other notices, including a proposed qualified medical child support order, a certificate of dissolution, the settlement and a proposed judgment of divorce, which is still pending.
As the judgment of divorce is still pending, a judge needs to sign it off before the judgment can be officially made. Deborra, who adopted two children with Hugh, 56, is believed to have received a "handsome spousal support payment".
A source claims there will be "no drama" between the pair once their marriage is officially dissolved. "A settlement was reached that Deborra is pleased with which includes a handsome spousal support payment," a source said.
They went on to tell the Daily Mail: "There was some back and forth regarding this financial agreement but, in the end, she got what she believed she deserved. Both are coming out of this financially secure. There is not going to be any drama with this gives closure that she needed."
Meanwhile, another source claimed that the divorce is "not contested", stating that there wasn't a huge disagreement between the estranged couple.
It's believed that they had worked out the details in advance and all issues, including a settlement, alimony and expenses for their children, had been decided.
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