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3 days ago
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'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'.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Hugh Jackman's Longtime Friend Says 'He's Moving on with His Life' amid Deborra-Lee Furness' 'Betrayal' Statement
Hugh Jackman's childhood friend shared an update on how the actor is doing amid his divorce from ex Deborra-Lee Furness on Thursday, May 29 Gus Worland, whom Jackman has known since their school days in the 1970s, was asked about Furness' recent public comments about "betrayal" in their marriage during an appearance on a radio show in Australia "It's not just that statement, but just the last couple of years have been difficult," Worland said, later adding that Jackman is "moving on with his life"Hugh Jackman's childhood friend is opening up about the actor's divorce following his ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness' recent comments about "betrayal" in their marriage. While speaking on the Thursday, May 29 episode of Australia's Ben Fordham Live breakfast radio show, Gus Worland — who said he'd known Jackman, 56, since kindergarten in 1973 — was asked about Furness' statement, in which she reflected on the "breakdown of an almost three-decade marriage" and navigating the "traumatic journey of betrayal." The comments came after Furness filed for divorce on May 23, nearly two years after she and Jackman announced a seemingly amicable separation. TV and radio personality Worland said, 'It's not just that statement, but just the last couple of years have been difficult." '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 added. Worland continued, '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.' He added that he and Jackman were godparents to each other's first children. The Greatest Showman actor and Furness, 69, share two kids together: Oscar, 25, and Ava, 19. Worland, who said it was "a long, long time" that the couple were together, continued on the radio show, '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?' ' Jackman and Furness wed in 1996 before announcing their separation in September 2023 after 27 years of marriage. In the statement provided to PEOPLE and first shared with the Daily Mail on Tuesday, May 27, Furness called their breakup '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,' Furness said. 'This belief has helped me navigate the breakdown of an almost three-decade marriage.' According to the producer and philanthropist, the process has helped her as she 'gained much knowledge and wisdom.' '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 said. Furness shared that the 'one thing' she's learned is 'that none of this is personal.' '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 recognize and heal the broken parts of ourselves... I remain grateful,' she concluded. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Jackman has been romantically linked to his former Music Man costar, Sutton Foster, 50, since January 2025, after the pair were snapped holding hands while stepping out for dinner in Santa Monica, Calif. The outing came a few months after Foster filed for divorce in October 2024 from her husband, Ted Griffin, following 10 years of marriage. Read the original article on People
New York Post
3 days ago
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- 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
19-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Michelle Williams Praises Her 4 Children as 'Great Life Checkers' as She Opens Up About Balancing Motherhood with Her Career
Michelle Williams chatted with Dax Shepard and Monica Padman about balancing motherhood with her career The Dying for Sex actress is a mom of four children, daughter Monica with her then-boyfriend, the late Heath Ledger, and three other children with her husband Thomas Kail Williams says her children are "such great life checkers" and that her "best day with my children is better than my best day at work"Michelle Williams is opening up about balancing motherhood with her busy work schedule. During a podcast appearance on a recent episode of Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard, the Dying for Sex star, 44, shared her thoughts on being a working mom, sharing that her "best day with my children is better than my best day at work." "Kids are such great life checkers. They force you to put your best self in front of them," the mom of four said. "You can't abdicate your life and your work and your own desires, but you do have to put them in check and figure out which master you're gonna serve." "Because the truth is, if work is going well, somebody else is taking care of the kids, and if you're in a high point with your kids, the work is shoved to the side," she added. "You can't be equally good at them at the exact same time, and you have to allow for that give and take, but then also replenish the other things. If you have a big period of being at home, you need to go back to what you've left unattended and put some light over there." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "So, I think it's just this constant back and forth, but making sure that you don't leave one of them unattended for too long," she continued. "My best day with my children is better than my best day at work. I am more thrilled with that high than I am with a work high." For the proud mom, it's all a balancing act. She noted that while she wants to be there for her children's moments, she also wants them to see her working and maintaining a household. "I want them to see their mom working, all of my kids, so it's not something that I want to neglect for too long, but the kids really pull at you more convincingly," she told the hosts. The Greatest Showman actress first became a mother in October 2005 when she welcomed daughter Matilda with her then-boyfriend, the late Heath Ledger. In 2020, Williams tied the knot with director Thomas Kail, two years after the pair met on the set of Fosse/Verdon. Matilda reportedly played matchmaker for the couple, who have now welcomed three kids together including their son Hart, a baby born in 2022 and another baby who arrived in 2025. is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! In January 2023, Williams opened up to Entertainment Weekly about taking on one of her biggest roles to date in The Fablemans after welcoming her third child. "It's amazing because we all do it. That's how every human gets here, is a woman giving of herself,' she said. "[Babies] have to arrive, and they have to be sustained, all of it. So I'm continuously searching because balance isn't a stable place. Balance means that you're always adjusting." Williams added, 'My heart obviously belongs to my children; they tug at it the most. But I really want to be able to have both. And I think that it requires deep thought and learning and the support of other women to figure out how to get through it.' Read the original article on People
Edinburgh Live
19-05-2025
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- Edinburgh Live
ITV Britain's Got Talent fans left fuming over opening minutes of live show
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Viewers of Britain's Got Talent were all left with the same thought about the opening of the latest semi-final. The ITV show made a comeback to our telly screens on Sunday (May 18) night after being absent from Saturday night's schedule. Presenters Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly welcomed back judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli for the fourth semi-final of the series, along with the eight contestants vying for a spot in the grand final. READ MORE -Queen 'scolded' Meghan Markle after 'tense exchange' with wedding caterer READ MORE -The five word text message that could empty your bank account in seconds Choir Hear Our Voice, vocalists Max Fox and Maya Giotea, dance troupe Idolls, comedian Joseph Charm, novelty magician Papi and illusionist TK Magic were all on the roster hoping to win over the judges and viewers voting at home. Alesha was given the responsibility of the golden buzzer tonight, which will catapult one fortunate act straight into the grand final, reports Belfast Live. Before the contest got underway, the cast of Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular kicked off the show, but it didn't sit well with viewers at home. Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one fan wrote: "This opening is chaotic." Another chimed in: "#BGT Of course Greatest Showman.A third viewer queried: "Does the Greatest Showman have shares in Britain's Got Talent may I ask? #BGT. This follows the news that eight year old magician Teddy Magic withdrew from the 2025 competition. A statement issued then said: "After discussions with Teddy's parents and the production team, it has been jointly agreed that Teddy won't perform in this year's semi-finals, but BGT hopes to see Teddy again in a future series." Teddy's family also shared their sentiments, expressing: "We want to thank everyone who has supported Teddy and cheered him on – he continues to fill our world with magic." The line-up for the grand final already includes acts such as Ping Pong Pang, Jasmine Rice, Olly Pearson, Vinny McKee, The Blackouts and Stacey Leadbeatter.
