Hugh Jackman And Deborra-Lee Furness Finalise Divorce After Nearly 30 Years
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Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness finalize their divorce after nearly 30 years, agreeing on a $387 million settlement.
Actor Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness have finalised their divorce after nearly three decades of marriage and agreed on a settlement to divide their $387 million fortune. Almost two years after Deborra-Lee and Jackman announced their split in September 2023, she officially filed for divorce in a New York court on May 23. The divorce is uncontested and now only awaits a judge's approval. A Mirror US report quoted sources saying the settlement process was amicable and free of drama, giving both parties the necessary closure.
Reportedly, the couple had not signed a prenuptial agreement when they married, believing their union would last forever. However, the absence of one had initially complicated financial discussions.
After several months of negotiations, both Jackman and Furness have reached a mutual agreement which covers alimony, asset division, and children's expenses. Furness is said to be pleased with the 'handsome" spousal support she will receive, the Mirror reported.
At the centre of their divorce settlement was an expansive property portfolio spanning across the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia, according to a Daily Mail report. Of it, the Deadpool & Wolverine actor will be retaining the luxurious three-storey Chelsea apartment in New York City they purchased for $21 million. He will also retain the beachfront retreat they own at Australia's Bondi Beach.
Furness, as per the reports, is expected to receive a significant portion of their other real estate and financial assets, including a share in the London penthouse and possible monetary holdings. However, specific details have not been divulged.
Despite their split, both have been committed to co-parenting their two adopted children—Oscar (24) and Ava (19). As per a Daily Mail report, insiders said that the former couple focused on their children's well-being during divorce negotiations and agreed on long-term financial arrangements for their care.
Deborra-Lee Furness and Hugh Jackman got married the year after they met on the set of an Australian television program in 1995.
Meanwhile, in her recent statement, Deborra-Lee Furness hinted at emotional pain after the breakup of their 30-year marriage and alluded to betrayal. As per a People report, she in the statement also expressed gratitude and described that the separation (from Jackman) was a part of the deeper spiritual journey. She added that separation may hurt initially, but returning to self and 'living within your integrity, values and boundaries is liberation and freedom".
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