Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness Finalize Divorce After Nearly Two-Year Separation
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness are officially ending their marriage, marking the close of a nearly 30-year relationship. According to court records, Furness filed for uncontested divorce in New York’s Suffolk County Supreme Court on May 23, 2025—nearly two years after the couple first announced their separation in September 2023.
The divorce, which USA TODAY confirmed on May 27, signals a quiet and respectful conclusion to one of Hollywood’s longest-lasting unions. Representatives for Jackman and Furness have not yet commented.
A Love Story That Began on Set
Jackman and Furness met while filming the 1995 Australian drama Correlli. Jackman, then a rising newcomer, instantly felt drawn to Furness, already an established star. The connection started as friendship but quickly evolved into something deeper.
“I had a crush and I was mortified,” Jackman told People in 2017. “Deb and I were already best friends, and I thought, ‘This is the thing you do not do.’”
But love prevailed. After Jackman confessed his feelings over a shared dinner, Furness admitted she felt the same. They married in 1996 and raised two adopted children, Oscar and Ava, in a home often praised for its warmth and groundedness.
Separation and Respectful Closure
The couple announced their separation in 2023 with a heartfelt statement:
“We have been blessed to share almost three decades together… Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth.”
They emphasized that family would always remain their top priority, and asked for privacy during the transition.
Life After the Marriage
Since the separation, both Jackman and Furness have stayed active in their careers:
- Jackman, 56, starred alongside Ryan Reynolds in the 2024 film Deadpool & Wolverine.
- Furness, 69, appeared in Robert Connolly’s mystery thriller sequel Force of Nature in 2024.
Their split, while emotional for fans, has been handled with the same grace that defined their public life together.
More…
- https://www.thecut.com/article/deborra-lee-furness-files-divorce-hugh-jackman.html
- https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14755345/deborra-lee-furness-breaks-silence-hugh-jackman-divorce.html
- https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2025/05/27/hugh-jackman-deborra-lee-furness-divorce/83883169007/
