After nearly three decades of marriage and almost two years since their separation, Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness are officially moving forward with their divorce. But what exactly happened and what is happening in the proceedings? Here are all the details.
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness to divorce
As per court documents seen by Us Weekly, Furness submitted the divorce paperwork on May 23. The filings indicate that the former couple has already privately settled the important details, including child support and healthcare arrangements. All that reportedly remains is a judge’s signature to officially dissolve their 27-year marriage.
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness first crossed paths in 1995 while working on a TV series called Correlli. They married the following year and later expanded their family through adoption, welcoming son Oscar in 2000 and daughter Ava in 2005. Over the years, Furness was a constant supporter of Jackman’s career, even playfully dismissing rumors about his sexuality in a 2022 podcast interview.
Despite their long and seemingly strong relationship, the pair announced their separation in a joint statement back in 2023, highlighting mutual respect and a desire for personal growth. “We have been blessed to share almost 3 decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage,” they said. “Our journey now is shifting, and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth,” the duo added.
Since their split, speculation has been made around Jackman’s romantic life, with rumors linking him to his The Music Man co-star Sutton Foster. Foster, who divorced her husband in 2024, was recently photographed holding hands with Jackman in early 2025. While neither has confirmed a relationship, sources cited by Us Weekly suggest that Jackman and Foster grew close while still married to their respective spouses.
As the divorce proceedings move forward, both Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness remain committed to co-parenting their children and maintaining an amicable relationship.
Originally reported by Devanshi Basu on ComingSoon.
