Hugh Jackman’s Ex-Wife Deborra-Lee Furness Breaks Her Silence on ‘Betrayal’ as Their Divorce Is Finalized
Deborra-Lee Furness has publicly addressed her divorce from Hugh Jackman, describing the end of their nearly 30-year marriage as a "traumatic journey of betrayal." In a statement shared with the Daily Mail and reported by multiple outlets, Furness expressed empathy for others who have experienced similar pain, stating, "My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal." Los Angeles Times+5People.com+5news+5Los Angeles Times+7Fox News+7KOMO+7
Furness emphasized her belief in a higher power, noting that such faith has helped her navigate the breakdown of her long-term marriage. She reflected on the personal growth and wisdom gained through adversity, highlighting the importance of integrity and self-respect. "Even when we are presented with apparent adversity, it is leading us to our greatest good, our true purpose," she said. LOS40+6People.com+6Fox News+6E! Online+4New York Post+4People.com+4Cosmopolitan+3Fox News+3E! Online+3
The couple, who met in 1995 and married in 1996, announced their separation in 2023. Furness officially filed for divorce in May 2025. They share two adopted children, Oscar and Ava. Wikipedia+2Business Insider+2People.com+2KOMO+5New York Post+5Business Insider+5KMYU+6Fox News+6news+6
Reports have linked Jackman to his former Broadway co-star Sutton Foster, with whom he was seen holding hands in January 2025. While neither Jackman nor Foster has publicly commented on the nature of their relationship, the timing has fueled speculation about the reasons behind the divorce. The Cut+4New York Post+4news+4
Jackman has reportedly been "shocked and deeply disappointed" by Furness's public comments, feeling blindsided by her statement. People.com
Despite the emotional toll, Furness expressed gratitude and a sense of closure following the settlement, stating that relationships are part of a larger journey of healing and self-discovery. New York Post