Deborra-Lee Furness Opens Up About 'Betrayal' Amid Divorce from Hugh Jackman

Australian actress Deborra-Lee Furness, who recently filed for divorce from her husband Hugh Jackman, describes her emotional struggle, saying, "my compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal." In a heartfelt statement shared with the media, Furness, 69, spoke of the deep wounds caused by the separation while expressing her belief in a higher power that guides us toward healing.The couple, who were married for 27 years, filed for divorce in New York on May 23, 2023, and publicly announced their separation in September of the same year. Hugh Jackman, renowned for his role as Wolverine in the X-Men franchise, has not yet commented on Furness's revelations.Furness gained "much knowledge and wisdom" from experiencing what she calls a "breakdown" of their marriage, commenting on the challenges that can lead individuals back to their true selves. She remarked, "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." Her statement delineates the painful yet liberating journey of returning to one's values and boundaries.When they announced their separation, Furness and Jackman released a joint statement declaring, "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 first crossed paths while working together on the Australian television series "Corelli" in 1995, marrying the following year and later adopting two children. In a recent Instagram post, Jackman appeared to reference the split by sharing a video of himself cheerily skipping to NSYNC's "Bye Bye Bye," further fueling public interest in the evolving narrative of their relationship.