Deborra-Lee Furness has formally initiated divorce proceedings against her spouse, Hugh Jackman, finalizing the dissolution of their marriage of 27 years. The couple originally crossed paths in 1995 on the set of the Australian television show “Corelli.” They jumped the broom within a year, marrying in 1996. Their mutual genius and collaborative nature made their separation announcement earlier this year all the more shocking to fans. Just a few months earlier they’d been seen together at high profile public appearances including the “Ghosted” premiere in April and The 2023 Met Gala in May.
The divorce filing is nearly two years to the day after the couple originally separated in 2023. Furness detailed her emotional process and journey through this harrowing experience, including feelings of betrayal and ultimately, how she healed. In a statement shared with the Daily Mail earlier this week, she conveyed her thoughts on the nature of relationships and personal growth.
Furness underscored how important it is to understand that relationships don’t just happen. This deeper understanding of herself and her boundaries has helped her navigate the often tumultuous waters of leaving her marriage. She emphasized her personal growth throughout this challenging experience, saying, “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.”
The couple shares two children together: a son named Oscar and a daughter named Ava. Furness’s bold announcement has struck a chord with all those who have lived this experience. She reflected on the anguish found in treachery and her path back to finding herself again.
“My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal. It’s a profound wound that cuts deep,” – Deborra-Lee Furness
Furness touched on the freedom that exists in that process of coming back home to yourself and being able to actually live by what you value. “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.
As they both move forward, it remains to be seen how this separation will impact their personal lives and careers. Jackman and Furness have been a Hollywood power couple that have been widely cherished. Their separation marks the beginning of a new chapter for each of them.
