Deborra-Lee Furness Files For Divorce From Hugh Jackman
The pair — who were married for almost 30 years and share two children — announced their separation in a joint statement to People back in 2023. 'We have been blessed to share almost 3 decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage. Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth,' they said.
Last October, Deborra briefly opened up about her life post-split, telling People at a Force of Nature: The Dry 2 screening that she's learned that she's 'strong and resilient.' When asked about her future in a separate interview, she said, 'Change, transition, evolution is a little frightening and we are all a bit scared of it, but I think it is probably our greatest gift.'
Meanwhile, Hugh has remained pretty quiet since the separation — though he's reportedly dating his ex-Broadway costar Sutton Foster, whom he's been pictured out with numerous times in recent months.
Now, multiple outlets have reported that Deborra officially filed for divorce from Hugh on May 23 in New York. According to People, Deborra's lawyer, Elena Karabatos, submitted filings related to the exes' health care coverage, settlement, and medical child support, which indicate that the terms of their divorce are uncontested.
Deborra apparently said in a statement, 'My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal.' BuzzFeed has reached out to Deborra's reps for comment.
We'll keep you posted if anything else unfolds.
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