Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness Divorce: A Journey of Betrayal and Healing

The curtain has closed on Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness’s 27-year marriage, with Furness filing for divorce in New York this week. The couple, who met on the set of the Australian TV series Corelli in 1995, announced their separation in September 2023, citing a desire to pursue individual growth. Their split, described as amicable, now takes a poignant turn with Furness’s emotional reflections on the end of their nearly three-decade union.

Furness, 69, shared a heartfelt statement, calling the divorce a "profound wound" and a "traumatic journey of betrayal." Yet, she finds solace in her belief that adversity leads to growth, stating, "Returning to your own integrity and values is liberation." The couple’s uncontested divorce, which includes settlements for health care and child support, awaits only a judge’s approval. Their two adopted children, Oscar and Ava, remain their top priority.

Jackman, 56, and Furness built a life together after a whirlwind romance sparked on the Corelli set, where Furness was already a celebrated actress, and Jackman was fresh out of drama school. Their love story, once a Hollywood fairy tale, weathered a 13-year age gap and challenges like miscarriages and failed IVF attempts before they welcomed their children through adoption. Despite the split, they’ve maintained a united front, even celebrating Jackman’s 55th birthday together in 2023.

Whispers of new beginnings surround Jackman, recently spotted hand-in-hand with his Music Man co-star Sutton Foster, who also filed for divorce this year. Meanwhile, Furness’s words resonate with grace and resilience, framing the end of their marriage as a step toward healing and self-discovery.