In September 2023, spouses Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness announced their separation after 27 years of marriage. Their joint statement suggested that the split was amicable and, per sources, it was a “long time coming.” Up until this point, the two had only remained separated but, now, Furness has formally filed for divorce from her former partner. At the same time, insiders are sharing alleged details about the legal logistics involved.
May 23 is when Deborra-Lee Furness submitted her filing in New York, according to DailyMail.com. While Furness’ legal team has not provided an official statement on the matter, the news outlet did obtain some information regarding the filings from her lawyers. Apparently, within those legal briefs are the actual divorce settlement, a notice about continued health care coverage, an order for proposed qualified medical child support and an NY state case registry form. A certificate of dissolution and judgement of divorce were also present.
Furness seemed to confirm those assumptions after she liked a viral Instagram story that made claims about an affair.
After the separation was announced in 2023, it was alleged that Hugh Jackman admitted to having a “difficult” time in the aftermath. While he hasn’t opted to talk much about the matter, it’s been reported that he does plan to write a bombshell book that would chronicle the split. (Nothing official has been announced on that front.) Nevertheless, it’s been said that Jackman and his ex want the best for each other.
It remains unclear as to when a judge might actually sign off on Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness’ divorce. As the situation continues to play out, let’s hope both actors are able to tie up loose ends and move forward in a way that’s right for them and their kids.