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Sky News AU
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
'Moving on': Hugh Jackman's primary school best friend pleads with his ex Deborra-Lee Furness after her shock 'betrayal' statement
Hugh Jackman's best friend has pleaded with his ex Deborra-Lee Furness after she made a surprising "betrayal" statement amid their high-profile divorce. Radio personality Gus Worland, who attended Pymble Public School with Jackman, spoke to 2GB's Ben Fordham Live on Thursday and revealed how the Deadpool & Wolverine star is faring amid the drama. Worland said Jackman is "moving on", suggesting he is happy with his life as the pair navigate their divorce, and urged Furness, 69, to do the same. "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." Worland said he was with Jackman in New York City last month, where the Greatest Showman star was "fine" and "going along well." At the same time, he said Jackman was still "going through" the emotions that come with his divorce being splashed across the media. "No one wants anyone to go through what he is, and he is going through it publicly because of his fame," Worland said. Jackman's longtime pal five decades said he has been "really strict" on supporting both exes in doing whatever they need to do to move on. Furness finally filed for divorce from Jackman in New York City last Friday, according to on Wednesday. It comes two years after the former couple announced their split in September 2023 in a move which shocked some Hollywood insiders. Furness then took a very surprising public swipe at the Deadpool & Wolverine star in a candid statement to the same publication. The actress said her "heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey 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," she said. "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. "It can hurt, but in the long run, returning to yourself and living within your own integrity, values and boundaries is liberation and freedom." Later, Jackman took to Instagram to share a cryptic video of himself skipping to the tune of NSYNC's Bye Bye Bye in his solo stage show Hugh Jackman Live From New York With Love at Radio City Music Hall. The hit was most likely a nod to Jackman and actor Ryan Reynolds' starring film Deadpool & Wolverine, which features the single. However, the inclusion of the song was notable, given the timing. Jackman also raised eyebrows with a pointed one-word caption. "FINALLY," he wrote. Furness's lawyer Elena Karabatos reportedly submitted further filings which include a health care coverage notice, a proposed qualified medical child support order, a New York state case registry form, the settlement, a proposed judgment of divorce, and a certificate of dissolution of the 27-year union. It's understood Furness and Jackman have agreed to their divorce terms and both parties can expect a judge to sign the judgment. A Daily Mail insider said a "settlement was reached that Deborra is pleased with". This could suggest Jackman and Furness negotiated to reach an agreement after their divorce was reported stalled over money in January. Furness believed she was "entitled to money," and Jackman refused. "Hugh and Deborra-Lee have not yet filed for divorce because they are struggling to reach an agreement on how to divide their assets," a source told Daily Mail Australia in March. "Deborra-Lee feels entitled to more money than Hugh is willing to offer. Speculation also emerged the Jindabyne actress was bitter about their split. "While he didn't physically cheat on her with Sutton, Deborra-Lee believes they were having an emotional affair, and she feels he betrayed her," the source said. Jackman and his former The Music Man co-star Sutton Foster, 50, confirmed widespread speculation they were together in January. The couple were spotted holding hands in Santa Monica, California. That same month, photos surfaced of the lovebirds making out in an In-N-Out drive-thru in San Fernando, California. Jackman and Foster were seen laughing and kissing in a Range Rover. Foster split from her husband of ten years, Ted Griffin, last October. They share a seven-year-old adopted daughter, Emily. She is believed to be moving into Jackman's New York penthouse, which he purchased for USD$21.12 million (AUD $30 million) in 2022 with Furness. In February, a source close to the Oscar-nominated star told Closer Jackman 'wants to make Sutton his wife'. The source said the timing of Jackman's official divorce from Furness will impact when he can get married again, but that 'as soon as they are both free and clear, they (Jackman and Foster) want to walk down the aisle'.
Metro
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Music icon, 85, sues sexual assault accusers for $500,000,000
Legendary Motown singer Smokey Robinson has filed legal documents in Los Angeles seeking $500million (£392m) in damages from four former employees who have accused him of sexual assault. The lawsuit, which follows civil allegations brought by the women, was reported by which claims to have reviewed the legal filings submitted by Robinson's legal team. According to the publication Robinson, 85, and his wife Frances assert in the court documents that they consistently treated their household staff with respect and generosity. In the filings, Robinson strongly denies all allegations of sexual misconduct and claims that the plaintiffs were treated as 'extended family.' The documents reportedly outline various acts of kindness and support the couple extended to the women during their employment, including gifts such as concert tickets, vehicles, financial help for dental emergencies, and more. As part of the defense, Robinson submitted evidence intended to demonstrate the friendly nature of his relationship with the plaintiffs. One example cited in the documents is his attendance at the graduation dinner of a plaintiff's child and the gifting of a vacation. The Daily Mail also reports that Robinson's legal team submitted text messages sent by the plaintiffs, including messages such as 'Love you,' 'Happy birthday… God bless you,' and invitations to personal events. The countersuit reportedly includes claims of defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, financial elder abuse, invasion of privacy, and civil conspiracy. Robinson is also asking the court to publicly identify the plaintiffs, arguing that media outlets have already begun reporting on the case, making anonymity impractical and unfair. As of now, no criminal charges have been reported, and the case remains a civil matter. The four former employees alleged repeated sexual assault and harassment at his Los Angeles-area home and other locations, including Las Vegas. The women, identified in the complaint as Jane Doe 1 through 4, also name Robinson's wife, Frances, as a defendant, accusing her of creating a hostile work environment and failing to intervene despite alleged prior knowledge of her husband's behavior. The plaintiffs are seeking a jury trial and at least $50 million in damages (approximately £40 million). In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, the couple's attorney, Christopher Frost, called the claims 'vile' and 'false,' describing the suit as 'an ugly method of trying to extract money.' He added that the defense plans to file a motion to dismiss based on inconsistencies and timeline issues in the complaint. According to the suit, the alleged assaults span from 2007 to 2024 and include claims of rape, sexual battery, false imprisonment, and failure to pay minimum wage. The women allege a pattern of predatory behavior and emotional abuse, claiming Robinson used his position to isolate and exploit them. More Trending The lawsuit also accuses Frances Robinson of verbal abuse and the use of 'ethnically pejorative language,' contributing to what the plaintiffs describe as a toxic work environment. A news conference addressing the lawsuit was scheduled for Tuesday in Los Angeles, according to Variety. Smokey Robinson, a central figure in the rise of Motown, is known for hits like Cruisin' and Tracks of My Tears, and has received numerous honors including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and the National Medal of Arts. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Sydney Sweeney is literally selling her dirty bathwater MORE: Sean 'Diddy' Combs made PA 'clean up period blood' after wild freak offs MORE: 'I saw Beyoncé in a downpour and I'd pay more to see it again in the rain'
Sky News AU
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
'Finally': Hugh Jackman shares cryptic response to ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness' shock 'betrayal' statement after she filed for divorce from the Aussie A-lister
Hugh Jackman appears to have responded after his ex-wife of 27 years Deborra-Lee Furness spoke out publicly about her "traumatic journey of betrayal" as she finally filed for divorce from the Australian A-lister. On Wednesday, the Deadpool & Wolverine star, 56, took to Instagram to share a video of himself successfully executing a skipping routine in his solo stage show Hugh Jackman Live From New York With Love. Jackman could be seen skipping to the tune of NSYNC's Bye Bye Bye at Radio City Music Hall. The hit was most likely a nod to Jackman and actor Ryan Reynolds' starring film Deadpool & Wolverine, which features the single. However the inclusion of the song was notable, given the timing. Jackman also raised eyebrows with a pointed one-word caption. "FINALLY," he wrote. It comes after Furness, 69, filed for divorce from the megastar in New York last Friday, almost two years after the couple announced their split, according to on Wednesday. The actress then took a very surprising public swipe at the Broadway star in a candid statement to the same publication. Furness said her "heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey 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," she said. "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. "It can hurt, but in the long run, returning to yourself and living within your own integrity, values and boundaries is liberation and freedom." Furness said she has learned "one thing," and that is "that none of this is personal." She said everyone is on "individual journeys" and "the relationships in our lives are not random." Jackman's ex-wife concluded her statement by saying she remained "grateful". She said people come into our lives to "in order to learn our lessons and to recognise and heal the broken parts of ourselves." The powerful statement stands in stark contrast to claims the high-profile divorce is free from "drama". Furness's lawyer Elena Karabatos reportedly submitted further filings, which include a health care coverage notice, a proposed qualified medical child support order, a New York state case registry form, the settlement, a proposed judgment of divorce, and a certificate of dissolution of the 27-year union. It's understood Furness and Jackman have agreed on the terms behind the scenes. Both parties can now expect a judge to sign the judgment. Furness has already received a "handsome spousal support payment," according to a Daily Mail insider. They suggested there was minimal animosity between the pair as a "settlement was reached that Deborra is pleased with". Another source said Furness or Jackman has not "contested" the divorce and "worked out the details in advance" without any major disagreement. The source said the settlement included alimony and expenses for the future of their adult children, Oscar, 25, and Ava, 19. The former couple's estimated fortune is about $200 million, partly due to the Wolverine star's involvement in the Marvel blockbuster comic book franchise. They reportedly earned a half-million-dollar profit from the $740,000 sale of their first two-bedroom apartment in August 2015 after purchasing it for $240,000 in 1997. Jackman and Furness then spent $21 million on a five-bedroom, three-story apartment in the Meier Towers building in the West Village neighbourhood of New York City in 2008 and listed it for $38.9 million in 2022. They also own a $3.5 million, 2.5-acre property in East Hampton, New York, which they reportedly rent out for $166,666 monthly, a $5.9 million beach house in Bondi, Sydney and a $21 million penthouse in Manhattan's sought-after Chelsea neighbourhood. Before Furness' statement, speculation emerged the Jindabyne actress was bitter about the split. "While he didn't physically cheat on her with Sutton, Deborra-Lee believes they were having an emotional affair, and she feels he betrayed her," a source revealed to in March. Actress Sutton Foster split from her husband of ten years Ted Griffin, last October after Jackman filed for divorce from Furness. After months of speculation, Jackman and Sutton's relationship was finally confirmed when People magazine published exclusive photos of the pair holding hands on a date night in Los Angeles in January. The couple is believed to be moving into Jackman's New York penthouse, which he purchased for USD$21.12 million (AUD $30 million) in 2022 with Furness. According to one source close to the Oscar-nominated who spoke to Closer in February, Jackman 'wants to make Sutton his wife' after recommitting to Foster following a trip back to Australia. The source said the timing of Jackman's official divorce from Furness will impact when he can get married again, but that 'as soon as they are both free and clear, they (Jackman and Foster) want to walk down the aisle'.
Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Deborra-Lee Furness makes statement about 'betrayal' after Hugh Jackman divorce
Hugh Jackman's estranged ex Deborra-Lee Furness has released a statement that hints at adultery as she and the Wolverine actor divorce after two years of separation. 'My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal,' Deborra-Lee began her statement just days after she officially filed for divorce from Hugh in New York, two years after they announced their separation. '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.' She then specifically spoke about her 27-year marriage to Hugh, saying: '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. '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 then added 'that none of this is personal,' and said: 'We are all on our individual journeys and I believe that the relationships in our lives are not random. 'We are drawn to people, we invite them in, in order to learn our lessons and to recognise and heal the broken parts of ourselves…I remain grateful,' she concluded her statement to The mentions of 'betrayal' seemed to hint at adultery within the relationship, something that the couple had not spoken about before, despite various rumours that Hugh had cheated with his new partner. Hugh and his ex-wife, Deborra-Lee, announced their separation in September 2023. Just 16 months later, Hugh seemed to confirm his romance with Broadway actress Sutton Foster. Hugh was seen watching Sutton on stage in Once Upon a Mattress in Los Angeles' Ahmanson Theatre in January 2025, and the pair were snapped later holding hands and having what appeared to be a dinner date. This also came just months after Sutton filed for divorce from her husband of 10 years, Screenwriter Ted Griffin, in October 2024. It is thought that Hugh and Sutton first met after starring in the Broadway show The Music Man together in 2022. Hugh and Deborra-lee married in 1996 after meeting on the set of an Australian TV show, Correlli. The couple shares two adopted children named Oscar, 25, and Ava, 19. Announcing their separation in September 2023, the couple was amicable. 'We have been blessed to share almost 3 decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage,' their joint statement to People at the time read. More Trending 'Our journey now is shifting, and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth.' '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.' Metro has reached out to Hugh Jackman's representatives for comment. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Kevin Costner sued over 'violent unscripted rape scene' in western movie Horizon MORE: Bianca Censori strips off again following calls for 'public indecency arrest' MORE: Paris Hilton pleads for help while sharing creepy video of son 'pointing at ghost'
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Walmart warns consumers of incoming price increases
Published: | Updated: Walmart employees say prices are quietly surging on everyday essentials — and they're posting pictures as they swap out price tags. In a string of posts across Reddit, self-identified staffers say they've seen prices jump as much as 80 percent on popular items. One photo shows Hasbro's My Real Baby doll's price surged from $34.97 to $49.97 — a nearly 43 percent increase. Another reported that an eight-ounce canister of Great Value cocoa powder nearly doubled in price — from $3.44 to $6.18. Walmart hasn't responded to request for comment. But the employee posts are likely a peek behind the curtain as companies mount their response to President Donald Trump's tariffs. For months, Walmart has been warning that its consumer prices would likely rise. The giant retailer sources millions of goods from abroad — including importing 60 percent of its goods from China. Right now, President Trump's tariffs are slapping 10 to 30 percent duties on key imports, including food items, toys, and electronics. The current tariffs are lower than the President once predicted: on April 2, Trump said he would impose levies products coming from dozens of countries. Those tariffs ranged anywhere from 10 to 49 percent. China's tariffs eventually ballooned to 145 percent. All of the higher-than-expected tariffs have been temporarily paused while the White House negotiates with major countries around the world. But in American store shelves, owners are starting to tick up prices. 'We will do our best to keep our prices as low as possible,' the company's CEO, Doug McMillon (pictured), said on the company's most recent earnings call. 'But given the magnitude of the tariffs, even at the reduced levels announced this week, we aren't able to absorb all the pressure given the reality of narrow retail margins.' Trump has vocally opposed the company's price hikes, posting on Truth Social that Walmart should 'eat the tariffs' and threatening that he'll 'be watching.' But Walmart has already been steadily raising some of its prices as suppliers pass on their own higher costs. Rainey said bananas now cost 54 cents a pound, up from 50 cents — an eight percent jump. Retail analysts say that may not sound like much, but if similar increases hit other imported essentials — from produce to clothing, electronics, and home goods — shoppers will feel the pinch fast. Neil Saunders, from Global Data, told 'all categories will be affected by tariffs'. He explained: 'Produce from overseas will be impacted heavily because margins are low and costs need to be passed across.' Meanwhile, Walmart is not alone. revealed two weeks ago that employees at Target had seen big increases in store prices. A Target employee shared a photo as they swapped out a $9.99 price tag on a Heyday brand USB-C cord. The updated price was $17.99, an 80 percent increase. 'It's happening,' the worker wrote, sharing a photo of the price tag update. 'All of Heyday is going up.' In several comments, customers are pointing the finger both at the Trump administration, and at corporate executives for the price hikes. 'I think regardless of tariffs Walmart is capitalizing on the idea that things will be more expensive to pad their profit margins,' one Redditor commented. 'I feel like they did the same thing with the whole COVID thing too.' Before the tariff regime was announced, Walmart said it was already expecting profits to take a hit. In its first quarter earnings call, the company said its customers were starting to show the strain of years of inflation . McMillon reported that the company only expected growth between three and four percent. Last year, Walmart reached above 9 percent growth.
