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Hugh Jackman, Deborra-Lee Furness Officially File For Divorce. Actress Breaks Silence
Last Updated: The celebrity couple previously announced their separation in September 2023 and has now formally filed for divorce. Nearly two years after announcing their split, former couple Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness are finally set to get divorced. Furness has filed papers for their formal separation in New York, requiring just a judge's sign-off. Jackman and Furness met in 1995 and got married the very next year. They share two children, son Oscar and daughter Ava. Despite sharing a 13-year age gap, they soon emerged as one of the most adored Hollywood couples. However, the togetherness was short-lived as the couple announced their split in September 2023, leaving fans shocked. 'We have been blessed to share almost 3 decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage. Our journey now is shifting, and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth," they said at the time. Nearly two years since the announcement, a formal submission has been made, with Furness' lawyer also submitting filings related to settlement, including health care coverage, a medical child support order, and a certificate of dissolution, as per the Daily Mail. Speaking on the same, a source shared that Furness finally got what she deserved after a lot of 'back and forth on the financial agreement." All the details have been worked out in advance and ironed out in terms of a settlement, alimony and other expenses for their children's future. Hugh Jackman's Ex-Wife Breaks Silence On Divorce Following the filing for divorce, Deborra-Lee Furness has spoken out for the first time, hinting at being betrayed by her ex-husband. 'My heart and compassion go out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal," the Australian actress told the Daily Mail. Calling their split 'a profound wound that cuts deep," she added, 'However, I believe in a higher power and that God/the universe, whatever you relate to as your guidance, is always working FOR us. This belief has helped me navigate the breakdown of an almost three-decade marriage." The remarks come against the backdrop of rumours about Hugh Jackman's extramarital affair with his The Music Man co-star Sutton Foster in 2022. Earlier this year, the two were even spotted going on a dinner date, further fuelling the rumours. Now that the Deadpool & Wolverine star will be officially divorced, it is yet to be seen if he will make any public advances in his dating life. First Published:
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Is Hugh Jackman Upset Over Ex-Wife Deborra-Lee Furness' ‘Betrayal' Remarks?
Last Updated: According to reports, Hugh Jackman was upset over his ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness breaking their 'unwritten understanding' of not speaking badly about each other in public. Hugh Jackman is 'extremely disappointed" over his ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness. The former couple filed for divorce on May 23, nearly two years after announcing their separation. Just a few days later, Furness, an actress and philanthropist, broke her silence on the matter. In a statement to a media portal, she accused the Wolverine actor of 'betraying" her. Furness' words hinted at Jackman's rumoured extramarital affair with his The Music Man co-star Sutton Foster in 2022. Now, Jackman has finally reacted to his ex-partner's public remarks. According to a report by the Daily Mail, an insider revealed that Hugh Jackman was blindsided by Deborra-Lee Furness' statement. It was because the 56-year-old believed that they had an agreement not to publicly trash each other after parting ways. 'Hugh was extremely disappointed after reading what his ex had said. There was no stipulation that she couldn't address this, but there was an unwritten understanding that she wouldn't trash him to the press. She got around this by not naming him, instead focusing on how she felt," said the source, as quoted by the media outlet. Deborra-Lee Furness called her split from Hugh Jackman 'a profound wound that cuts deep." The Australian star, in a conversation with the Daily Mail, shared, 'My heart and compassion go out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal. However, I believe in a higher power and that God/the universe, whatever you relate to as your guidance, is always working FOR us. This belief has helped me navigate the breakdown of an almost three-decade marriage." She added, 'I've gained much knowledge and wisdom through this experience. Even when we're presented with apparent adversity, it's 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." On a concluding note, Deborra-Lee Furness said, 'We're all on our individual journeys and I believe that the relationships in our lives are not random. We're drawn to people, we invite them in, to learn our lessons and to recognise and heal the broken parts of ourselves. I remain grateful." Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness met each other on the sets of an Australian television series in 1995. They got married a year later. The duo is parents to son Oscar and daughter Ava. First Published:
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Hugh Jackman Seen for First Time Since Ex Deborra-lee Furness Spoke Out After Filing for Divorce
Hugh Jackman was photographed for the first time since his ex Deborra-lee Furness filed for divorce from him and referenced a "traumatic journey of betrayal" Jackman and Furness married in 1996 and share two children; the couple announced they were separating in September 2023 Jackman has been photographed holding hands with Sutton Foster, with whom he costarred in The Music Man on Broadway in 2022Hugh Jackman was seen biking around New York City in his first sighting since Deborra-lee Furness described their split as 'a profound wound that cuts deep" after filing for divorce from the actor. Jackman, 56, was photographed riding an e-bike in N.Y.C. on Thursday, May 29. The Deadpool & Wolverine actor wore a helmet, sunglasses, a rain jacket and jeans to go with pale green sneakers for the outing. It marked the first time he's been spotted in public since Furness, 69, referenced a "traumatic journey of betrayal" in a statement provided to PEOPLE and first shared with The Daily Mail on Tuesday, May 27, the same day she filed for divorce. Jackman and Furness, who share daughter Ava, 19, and son Oscar, 25, married in 1996 and jointly announced their separation in 2023. The former couple's divorce filings indicate the terms are uncontested and will only need a sign-off from a judge. "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," Furness said in her statement, regarding her divorce filing. "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." Jackman's longtime friend, Australian television personality and radio host Gus Worland, shared that "the last couple of years have been difficult" for Jackman and Furness during a Thursday, May 29 episode of Australia's Ben Fordham Live breakfast radio show. "I was over in New York with [Jackman] just last month and he's fine," Worland said during the broadcast. "He is going along well. He's moving on with his life and I hope that Deb does as well.' 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. In January 2025, Jackman stepped out with Sutton Foster and the two were photographed holding hands on a date. He and Foster, 50, shared the stage in Broadway's The Music Man in 2022. Furness most recently stepped out in N.Y.C. on Tuesday, May 20, at Parsons School of Design's 2025 Parsons Benefit, just days after Jackman and Foster, 50, were seen holding hands as they went for a stroll together in the city on May 17. Read the original article on People
Sky News AU
2 days ago
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Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster's extensive relationship timeline revealed through throwback photos over more than two decades
Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster went from Broadway friends to lovers over the course of 23 years. Jackman and Foster's relationship was confirmed earlier this year after months of speculation when People magazine published photos of the couple holding hands on a date night in Los Angeles in January. What appeared to be the start of their whirlwind romance was, in fact, the ultimate culmination of years of being acquainted. Here's a look back at how the Deadpool & Wolverine star, 56, and the 50-year-old Younger actress's friendship blossomed into something more. Decades of dynamic In 2002, Foster and Jackman's careers were on the rise in the Broadway scene. While Foster starred as Millie Dillmount in the musical Thoroughly Modern Millie, Jackman visited her backstage at one of her performances. The actress later won a Tony Award for her act. The following year, Jackman starred on Broadway as the titular role in the hit musical The Boy from Oz. In 2021, Foster took to Instagram to recount their meeting two decades ago through a throwback photo of the pair behind the scenes. "Backstage at Thoroughly Modern Millie almost 20 years ago. Millie and Wolverine. Harold and Marian," she wrote in the caption. Early Broadway days Jackman and Foster were pictured again in 2008 when she starred as Princess Fiona in Shrek: The Musical. The fresh-faced duo documented their encounter backstage with a photo. Foster could be seen leaning slightly towards Jackman. At the time, the Australian A-lister was set to star in several notable projects, including the drama film Australia, alongside Nicole Kidman. He beamed beside Foster in a black leather jacket and shirt. Another of the first photos of Jackman and Foster surfaced on Instagram, showing her placing an affectionate hand on him in 2008. Dance the night away In 2014, Jackman and Foster shared a dance during Jackman's performance at the 68th Tony Awards in 2014. The Greatest Showman star hosted the ceremony at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. He waltzed with the actress throughout the audience while introducing the category for best performance by a leading actress in a musical. Jackman also danced with the other nominees on the glamorous evening. The following day, Foster gushed over the moment on Instagram, writing, "This happened." Broadway buddies In 2019, Jackman and Foster were announced as the leads of The Music Man. The Broadway production saw Jackman as Harold and Foster as Marian. In November 2021, the X-Men star took to Instagram to share a behind-the-scenes look at the production. 'We're coming your way Broadway. And here's a sneak at what we're packing,' he wrote in the caption. Jackman and Foster beamed widely while walking the red carpet together for the opening night in February 2022. An insider at The Music Man said the co-stars did not shy away from showing affection for each other backstage throughout their run. "At intermission, Sutton and Hugh would stand and hug for a minute, two minutes in front of the entire cast coming up the stairs," the source told Daily in January. The Broadway stars performed a number from the show at the 75th Tony Awards in June 2022. While Jackman and Foster were nominated respectively for best actor and best actress, they didn't secure a win. Jackman and Foster wrapped up the musical in January 2023. Double dates The insider also said the Wolverine star and his ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness, 69, opened their home to Foster and her ex-husband of ten years Ted Griffin for double dates during The Music Man. "They had dinners with each other's spouses and Sutton and her husband Ted were invited over for dinner with Hugh and his wife Deborra-Lee," the source said. Respective separations Jackman and Foster separated from Furness and Griffin, respectively, within a year of each other. In September 2023, Hollywood insiders were rattled when the Deadpool & Wolverine star and Furness ended their seemingly rock-solid marriage of 27 years, jointly revealing they simply grew apart. 'We have been blessed to share almost three decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage,' the former power couple wrote in a statement. 'Our journey now is shifting, and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth.' Nearly two years later, Furness filed for divorce from Jackman in New York last Friday. Furness's lawyer Elena Karabatos 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. The exes share two children, Oscar, 25, and Ava, 19. Foster split Griffin, whom she was married to for ten years, last October. They share a seven-year-old adopted daughter, Emily. Head over heels An insider told Page Six Foster and Jackman were "100 per cent together" around the time of her divorce from Griffin. 'They are 100 percent together and are in love and want to spend the rest of their lives together,' the source said. Multiple insiders explained the two were keeping their romance out of the public eye but claimed their relationship was 'common knowledge.' Affair rumours Rumours Jackman and Foster had had an affair gained traction in November 2024 when a friend of Furness spoke out. Actress Amanda de Cadenet claimed the rumours were 'on point' on Instagram 'My beloved friend Deb is about to have her glow up any moment FYI!' de Cadenet wrote. On Wednesday, Furness made a pointed statement about her "traumatic journey of betrayal" after finally filing for divorce from Jackman. She told 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," the actress 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." Hard launch Foster and Jackman took their romance public in January 2025 when they 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. The former co-stars were seen laughing and kissing in a Range Rover. 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'.
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Hugh Jackman 'Extremely Disappointed' With Ex-Wife Deborra-Lee Furness For 'Trashing Him' Post Divorce Filing: Report
Hugh Jackman is reportedly 'extremely disappointed' with his estranged wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, after she made pointed remarks about their separation. The couple, who announced their split in September 2023 after 27 years of marriage, had reportedly agreed to keep things civil in public. In a new statement to the Daily Mail, Furness referred to their separation as a 'traumatic journey of betrayal' and called it 'a profound wound that cuts deep.' Her words have reportedly left Jackman feeling blindsided, with sources saying he believed they had an understanding not to speak negatively about one another in the press. How Hugh Jackman reacted 'Hugh was extremely disappointed after reading what his ex had said,' an insider told Daily Mail. 'There was no stipulation that she could not address this but there was an unwritten understanding that she would not trash him to the press. She got around this by not naming him, instead focusing on how she felt.' Jackman was also reportedly hurt because he had agreed to all of Furness' divorce requests, including financial terms, in hopes of keeping the process amicable. 'Hugh knows that he cannot change anything, and it is unfortunate that Deb feels the way she did,' the source said. Deborra-Lee Furness officially filed for divorce on May 23, nearly two years after the couple announced their separation. She spoke about her emotional journey, sharing sympathy for those who have experienced "betrayal" and described it as a deep and painful wound. Reports claim their marriage began to strain during the COVID-19 pandemic. Around the same time, Jackman formed a close bond with his Broadway costar Sutton Foster during their run of The Music Man in 2022. Sources told Daily Mail that Furness believed Jackman was having an 'emotional affair,' although neither Jackman nor Foster has commented on the speculation. Furness and Jackman had also struggled to finalize their divorce due to disagreements over asset division. 'Deborra-Lee feels entitled to more money than Hugh is willing to offer,' a source said earlier this year. The dispute was reportedly influenced by suspicions surrounding Jackman's connection with Foster. The couple met in 1995 on the set of the Australian TV show Correlli. They married in 1996 and went on to adopt two children, son Oscar, now 24, and daughter Ava, now 19. Jackman had once said he knew they were meant to be together just two weeks after meeting.
