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Betrayal Cut Deep”: Hugh Jackman’s Ex-Wife Deborra-Lee Furness Breaks Silence on Painful Divorce
After nearly a year of silence, Deborra-Lee Furness is speaking out following her headline-making split from Hugh Jackman, and her words strike a powerful chord of heartbreak, healing, and hope. In a statement, Deborra-Lee Furness, 69, reflected on the end of her 27-year marriage to the Deadpool & Wolverine star, calling the divorce “a profound wound that cuts deep.” “My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal,” the Australian actress and philanthropist shared. “This belief has helped me navigate the breakdown of an almost three-decade marriage.”
From Soulmates to Separate Paths
Hugh Jackman, 56, and Deborra-Lee Furness tied the knot in 1996 and were long considered one of Hollywood’s most enduring couples. But in September 2023, the pair announced their separation, stating that they had “decided to separate to pursue our individual growth.”
Though the split was amicable and their divorce filings appear uncontested, Deborra-Lee Furness’s latest remarks hint at deeper emotional layers behind the decision to part ways. She described her spiritual approach to coping with the separation: “I believe in a higher power… always working FOR us.”
She continued, “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… is liberation and freedom.”
Jackman Rumoured to Be Dating Costar Sutton Foster
While Deborra-Lee Furness has taken time to reflect, Jackman appears to be moving forward. In January 2025, he was spotted holding hands with Music Man co-star Sutton Foster during a cosy dinner in Santa Monica. Sutton Foster, 50, herself filed for divorce in late 2024, ending a 10-year marriage with screenwriter Ted Griffin.
The Broadway star has spoken highly of Jackman in past interviews, recently calling him “one of the greatest guys ever” and “an incredible costar” at the 2024 Drama Desk Awards.
While neither Jackman nor Foster has confirmed the rumoured romance, the timing has naturally raised eyebrows among fans.
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Furness Finds Wisdom in Pain
Despite any speculation surrounding her ex-husband’s dating life, Furness seems to be focused on inner healing. “We are all on our individual journeys… We are drawn to people in order to learn our lessons and heal the broken parts of ourselves.”
She closed her heartfelt statement with a powerful reminder: “I remain grateful.”
The former couple shares two children, Oscar and Ava, and their divorce is expected to be finalised once approved by a judge.
As Hollywood’s power pair turns the page on their shared story, Deborra-Lee Furness’s vulnerability has struck a chord with fans, serving as a resonant reminder of the emotional realities behind even the most glamorous relationships.
