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2 days ago
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Hugh Jackman's Pal Reveals How The Actor Is Dealing With His 'Difficult' Divorce After Ex-Wife's 'Betrayal' Claim
As Hugh Jackman navigates life after his separation from Deborra-Lee Furness, a trusted friend, Gus Worland, has shed light on their split. Speaking on 2 GB's Ben Fordham Live Thursday, the Australian radio presenter described the breakdown of their marriage as "difficult," adding that it particularly took a major toll on Jackman because of his fame. Worland's comments come after Deborra-Lee Furness broke her silence on her divorce, hinting that it was a case of "betrayal" on the part of Hugh Jackman. Following Deborra-Lee Furness' unexpected decision to speak out about her divorce from Hugh Jackman, a close friend of the "Wolverine" actor has now shared his perspective on the separation. Worland revealed on 2 GB's Ben Fordham Live Thursday that the split, which came after nearly thirty years of marriage, was "difficult." As a close friend of Jackman, he also offered a rare glimpse into how the actor has been coping, noting that Jackman's level of fame only made the situation more challenging. "No one wants anyone to go through what he is, and he is going through it publicly because of his fame," he said on the show. Despite everything, Worland believes Jackman is embracing this new chapter of his life with resilience. "I was over in New York with him last month, and he is fine. He is going along well," the radio presenter added, per the New York Post. Barely 24 hours ago, Furness spoke about her divorce in a cryptic statement that hinted at Jackman "betraying" her. "My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal," Furness said, seemingly referencing her estranged husband's romance with his Broadway co-star Sutton Foster. "It's a profound wound that cuts deep," she added, per The Blast. "It can hurt, but in the long run, returning to yourself and living within your own integrity, values, and boundaries is liberation and freedom." Reflecting further on her split, Furness claimed that "one thing" she's learned is that "none of this is personal and that we are all on "our individual journeys." "I believe that the relationships in our lives are not random," she continued. "We are drawn to people, we invite them in, in order to learn our lessons and to recognize and heal the broken parts of ourselves…I remain grateful." The statement from Furness comes after she filed for divorce from the "Wolverine" star on May 23 at a court in New York, per the Daily Mail. The move brings an end to the estrangement between the duo, as the couple had been separated since 2023. The divorce is also expected to be finalized quickly, as the filing revealed that the duo isn't contesting over any assets. It remains unclear how the duo chose to split their assets, but sources have claimed that the settlement they reached "pleased" Furness after earlier reports that she wanted far more than Jackman was willing to offer. "There was some back and forth regarding this financial agreement, but in the end, she got what she believed she deserved," an insider told the outlet about the agreement, which includes a" handsome spousal support payment." "There is not going to be any drama with this gives closure that she needed," they added. When Furness and Jackman announced their split in 2023, they issued a joint statement, making it clear that it would be their only public comment on the matter, per People Magazine. In the statement, they emphasized their continued mutual respect and shared commitment to family, saying, "Our family has been and always will be our highest priority." Now, nearly two years later, their approach reportedly remains the same, particularly when it comes to co-parenting their children, Ava Eliot and Oscar Maximillian. "They are amicable and they are both fully committed to being the best parents that they can be," a second source told the Daily Mail about the former couple. Amid Jackman and Furness's divorce, the actor's new lover, Foster, is said to have started "slowly migrating" her belongings into his home in New York as their romance continues to blossom. The couple was recently spotted carrying moving boxes into the lavish apartment Jackman purchased with his ex-wife in 2022 for $21.12 million. Later, Sutton was seen leaving Hugh's upscale residence before hopping onto a Citi Bike rather than ordering an Uber. While the move may come as no surprise, given that the two have been "living together" and are said to be "inseparable," it has reportedly not sat well with Jackman's estranged wife, Deborra-Lee Furness. "Deb is shattered knowing Sutton is making the penthouse her own - the place she poured her soul into," an insider told the outlet about Jackman's ex, adding that she wants to be "treated fairly" as she navigates life after their split. "She wants him to be happy, but Hugh's completely green when it comes to dating. She's concerned he's leaping into living with someone else way too soon," the insider added, per the Daily Mail.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hugh Jackman's Friend Weighs In After Deborra-Lee Furness' 'Betrayal' Statement
Hugh Jackman's longtime friend has shared an update on the actor after his ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness blasted their split as a 'traumatic journey of betrayal.' Appearing on Thursday's episode of Australia's 'Ben Fordham Live' radio show, Gus Worland weighed in on Furness' comments that described a tumultuous ending to her marriage with Jackman. Worland, a TV and radio personality, said he's been close to Jackman since the pair attended kindergarten together in 1973. 'It's not just [Furness'] statement, but just the last couple of years have been difficult,' Worland said. 'One thing that I've been really strict on, or disciplined on ... is to let them do what they've had to do.' Furness, 69, filed for divorce from Jackman, 56, on May 23 after the pair initially announced that they were amicably separating in 2023. The former couple, who share children Ava and Oscar, had been married for 27 years after tying the knot in 1996. In a seemingly 180 move from the couple's 2023 announcement, Furness this week shared a scathing statement with People. 'My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal,' Furness told the outlet, adding the split was 'a profound wound that cuts deep.' Speaking on the radio show, Worland said, 'No one wants anyone to go through what they've been through, and, of course, they go through everything publicly because of the type of people and the fame that they have.' Worland then gave an update on how the 'Deadpool & Wolverine' star has apparently been doing amid the messy divorce. 'I was over in New York with [Jackman] just last month, and he's fine. He is going along well. He's moving on with his life, and I hope that Deb does as well,' he said. Noting that the couple were together 'a long, long time,' Worland added that his priority is making sure that Jackman and Furness' kids 'get through this.' 'I just go to the kids and go, 'What can we do to make sure that they're going to get through this as well as possible?'' said Worland, who added he and Jackman are godparents to each other's first children. Jackman has been romantically linked to his former 'Music Man' co-star Sutton Foster, 50, since earlier this year. Foster and Jackman went public with their romance in January after they were spotted holding hands on a dinner date in California. Foster and Jackman's PDA-filled night caused a stir online, considering a source claimed to Us Weekly in November 2024 that Foster and Jackman's relationship is the 'reason Hugh and Deb got divorced.' Rumors had circulated that the two Broadway stars became close while starring in the musical revival. The insider claimed there was 'an affair and overlap' but that many people on Broadway 'kept it quiet.' 'A lot of people on Broadway knew, and we kept it quiet because both of them are so nice and great people,' the source alleged. 'Everyone respected their privacy. But there was an affair and overlap.' Meanwhile, Foster filed for divorce from her husband, Ted Griffin, in October 2024 after 10 years of marriage. Hugh Jackman's Ex Deborra-Lee Furness Files For Divorce After 27 Years Of Marriage Deborra-Lee Furness Drastically Changes Tone In Hugh Jackman Divorce Statement Hugh Jackman Causes Stir With Surprising Waffle Topping Preference
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3 days ago
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Hugh Jackman's Longtime Friend Says Actor's Last Couple of Years With Deborra-Lee Furness Were 'Difficult'
Deborra-Lee Furness has filed for divorce from her estranged husband, Hugh Jackman, two years after announcing their separation. The reports of the couple splitting after 30 years of marriage have been making the rounds on the internet. The Deadpool & Wolverine star's close friend, Gus Worland, revealed that the duo had been facing challenges in their union during the past few years. Worland shares a strong bond with Jackman, and the friends have known each other since childhood. While making an appearance on the Ben Fordham Live show, the TV personality claimed that no one wants to go through something as painful, especially in public. Gus' statement came after Furness talked about her 'traumatic journey of betrayal' and claimed the divorce to be a 'wound that cuts deep.' Gus Worland's reaction to Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness' divorce In conversation with the podcast host, Worland shared, 'No one wants anyone to go through what they've been through, and, of course, they go through everything publicly because of the type of people and the fame that they have.' He further added, 'One thing that I've been really strict on, or disciplined on, is to let them do what they've had to do. I was over in New York with [Jackman] just last month and he's fine. He is going along well. He's moving on with his life and I hope that Deb does as well.' Having known each other for so long, Worland and the Logan star have been godparents to each other's first child. Jackman, who had been married to the Australian actress for three decades, shares two kids with her, Oscar and Ava. Further in his talks on the show, the TV star shared that the couple had been together for a really long time. He went on to state, 'I just go to the kids and go, 'What can we do to make sure that they're going to get through this as well as possible?'' Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness announced their separation in September 2023, soon after their Met Gala appearance in May of the same year.
New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Hugh Jackman's longtime pal breaks silence on actor's ‘difficult' divorce from Deborra-Lee Furness
Hugh Jackman's longtime pal has weighed in on the actor's 'difficult' divorce from Deborra-Lee Furness. Australian radio presenter Gus Worland, who has been close friends with Jackman for over five decades, opened up about how the 'Greatest Showman' star is doing following the demise of his 27-year marriage. 'No one wants anyone to go through what he is and he is going through it publicly because of his fame,' Worland said on 2GB's Ben Fordham Live Thursday. Advertisement 4 Australian radio presenter Gus Worland has been close friends with Jackman for over five decades. Instagram / Hugh Jackman '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.' Worland said the 'Wolverine' actor is 'moving on with his life' following the messy split. Advertisement 'I hope Deb does as well,' he went on. 'They were together for 30 years and have two beautiful kids together.' 'I go to their kids and ask them what we can do to make sure they get through this as best as possible,' he said, adding that the breakdown of their union has been 'difficult.' 4 Hugh Jackman's longtime pal has weighed in on the actor's 'difficult' divorce from Deborra-Lee Furness. Getty Images Furness broke her silence on the split Wednesday, seemingly alluding to Jackman's alleged affair with his Broadway co-star Sutton Foster. Advertisement 'My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal,' Furness said. '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.' 4 Worland said the 'Wolverine' actor is 'moving on with his life' following the messy split. WireImage The Australian actress added, 'This belief has helped me navigate the breakdown of an almost three-decade marriage. I have gained much knowledge and wisdom through this experience. Even when we are presented with apparent adversity, it is leading us to our greatest good, our true purpose.' Advertisement 'It can hurt, but in the long run, returning to yourself and living within your own integrity, values and boundaries is liberation and freedom,' she said, sharing that 'one thing' she's learned is that 'none of this is personal.' 4 Furness broke her silence on the split Wednesday, seemingly alluding to Jackman's alleged affair with his Broadway co-star Sutton Foster. CBS via Getty Images 'We are all on our individual journeys and I believe that the relationships in our lives are not random,' she went on. 'We are drawn to people, we invite them in, in order to learn our lessons and to recognize and heal the broken parts of ourselves…I remain grateful.'
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Aussie family baffled as Commonwealth Bank shuts account with 'no explanation'
Commonwealth Bank has responded after a woman claimed her and her partner's accounts were closed with 'no explanation'. The woman said they had been customers of the bank for the last 10 years and held multiple accounts, including credit cards and a car loan, along with shared accounts. Brooke* said she and her partner both got text messages 'out of the blue' last Monday from Commonwealth Bank advising them their accounts would be closed. The mum-of-two told 2GB's Ben Fordham Live program there was 'nothing' unusual about their accounts and she had 'no idea at all' why they were being shut down. A Commonwealth Bank spokesperson told Yahoo Finance that decisions to end relationships with customers were 'not taken lightly' and were 'made on a case-by-case basis'. RELATED Commonwealth Bank makes huge RBA interest rate cut call: 'Done deal' ATO's $24,097 tax blow for every Aussie worker Cash withdrawal nightmare exposed as Aussies try to win big on cryptocurrency: 'Blew my mind' 'We consider a number of factors before taking the careful decision to close a customer's account and we ensure we inform the customer of that closure decision,' the spokesperson said. 'While we appreciate some customers want more information in relation to account closure decisions, there are limitations on what can be shared, which include our regulatory and legal obligations.' Brooke said the couple was told they had until the end of May to shut down their accounts. She noted that her partner's account was blocked last Wednesday, leaving him unable to buy anything while he was at work. Her partner is an Australian citizen with English heritage. 'He called them back and they released the block and said they are not obliged to tell us why and they have the right to shut all accounts,' she said. On Thursday, the couple received a letter in the mail listing the accounts that would be closed, with all accounts to be closed except the car finance payment. Brooke said the letter gave no further explanation about why the accounts were being closed. 'We're a young family, we've got two kids at home. It's my partner's account, he is the breadwinner of the family, I'm on maternity leave,' she said. 'Our rent comes out of there, everything comes out of there. So pretty much now we have to move everything over to a completely different bank.' Other listeners said a similar thing happened to them as well. Commonwealth Bank customer Tara Zaw told Yahoo Finance her accounts were closed down last year 'out of nowhere'. She said the only explanation she got was that it was a 'commercial decision', with a worker at her local branch unable to give her an explanation. "It's like I'm literally just an everyday user so I don't know why you're shutting down my account... I'm basically getting banned from CommBank and I'm like, 'Hello, is this how Australian banks treat customers?' because I am so confused right now,' she said. Zaw said the only reason she could think of was that she regularly received money from her family back in Myanmar to go towards essentials like groceries, which the bank had flagged in the past. Commonwealth Bank could not disclose why Zaw's accounts were closed for 'privacy reasons' but said it considered a number of factors before deciding to close a customer's account. Generally, some reasons why banks may end relationships with customers include managing risks if activity relates to money laundering or the financing of terrorism or sanctions is detected. Other reasons could include legal and regulatory obligations around fraud and scams or indicators of any crime, and aggressive and abusive behaviour by the in to access your portfolio
