In brief
In a heartfelt statement, Deborra-Lee Furness shares her feelings of betrayal and reflects on her long marriage with Hugh Jackman, who has remained silent on the matter.
Australian actress Deborra-Lee Furness is speaking out about the "betrayal" she felt after announcing her divorce from Hugh Jackman, emphasizing the emotional toll the separation has taken. In a recent statement, Furness, 69, expressed her compassion for others going through similar experiences, describing betrayal as a "profound wound." She filed for divorce in NY on May 23, and they made the news public in September 2023, after 27 years together. Furness conveyed that she has learned valuable lessons during the breakdown of her marriage with Jackman, 56, noting that the universe often presents challenges to guide individuals back to their true selves. She mentioned, "Returning to yourself and living within your own integrity... is liberation and freedom." The couple met in 1995 on the set of the show Corelli and married in 1996, later adopting two children.When they first announced their separation, Furness and Jackman issued a joint statement, emphasizing gratitude and kindness as they embark on separate paths of personal growth. Meanwhile, Jackman, known for his role as Wolverine, recently posted a light-hearted video on Instagram, featuring him energetically skipping to NSYNC's "Bye Bye Bye," sparking speculation about his current state of mind.
