Hugh Jackman Divorce: Deborra-Lee Furness Speaks of Betrayal

In a heartfelt statement, Deborra-Lee Furness opens up about her emotions surrounding the recent divorce from her husband, Hugh Jackman, characterizing the experience as a deep betrayal but also a profound path to self-love.

Australian actress Deborra-Lee Furness has openly expressed her feelings surrounding her recent divorce from Hugh Jackman, characterizing her emotional experience as one of betrayal. In her statement to the media, Furness, who is 69, remarked, "My compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal." The couple filed for divorce on May 23, 2023, after 27 years together, with their separation publicly announced in September of this year.

Furness reflected on the pain of the breakup, stating, "It's a profound wound that cuts deep." However, she maintained a hopeful outlook, asserting her belief that "God/the universe... is always working FOR us." The actress acknowledged the lessons learned during her marriage to Jackman, who is best known for his iconic role as Wolverine in the X-Men franchise. "I have gained much knowledge and wisdom from the breakdown of my marriage," she shared, emphasizing the importance of personal integrity and self-love.

Furness recounted a philosophical perspective on navigating life's challenges, sharing, "Sometimes the universe has to create arduous circumstances for us to walk through in order to find our way home, back to our true essence and the sovereignty of self-love. It can hurt, but in the long run, returning to yourself... is liberation and freedom." This statement, first published in the Daily Mail, underscores a journey toward healing.

Following their separation announcement, Jackman and Furness released a joint statement outlining their decision to part ways amicably, stating, "Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth... We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness." The couple met on the set of the Australian TV show Corelli in 1995, just after Jackman graduated from drama school. They married shortly thereafter and adopted two children during their long union.

In response to her statement, Jackman, currently performing in New York, shared a playful video on Instagram, set to the NSYNC song "Bye Bye Bye," indicating that he too is moving forward during this transition in their lives.