Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness have officially finalized their divorce, formally concluding their 27-year-long marriage. The beloved Hollywood couple shocked fans with their separation announcement in September 2023. Now, two years later, the news of the divorce finalization comes amidst growing public interest in the former couple’s personal journeys after the split.
So, here are all the details.
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Furness divorce update
The Suffolk County Supreme Court in New York filed the final judgment of the divorce on June 12, 2025, according to official online court records. Shortly after, the court uploaded the document to their official website on Monday, June 23, with the case status marked as “Disposed.”
The finalization came a month after Deborra-Lee Furness filed for divorce from Jackman on May 27, 2025. Roughly two years earlier, the couple had announced their decision to part ways and their subsequent separation after almost three decades of marriage. Additionally, they released an exclusive joint statement to People, signing it as “the sole statement either of us will make.”
“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,” the couple professed. “Our family has been and always will be our highest priority. We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness. We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family navigates this transition in all of our lives.”
Shortly after finalizing the divorce, Furness shared a personal statement with People and opened up about the emotional challenges of the breakup. “My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal. It’s a profound wound that cuts deep,” she stated.
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness tied the knot on April 11, 1996. They met on the set of the 1995 Australian television series Correlli. They are parents to two adopted children, Oscar and Ava Jackson. In the months leading up to Furness’ divorce filing, Jackman confirmed his romance with his Broadway co-star Sutton Foster. Paparazzi spotted the pair on January 6, 2025, getting cozy during a dinner date in Santa Monica, California (via People).
Originally reported by Namrata Ghosh on ComingSoon.
