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Hugh Jackman's wife Deborra-Lee Furness finally files for divorce as they agree on split conditions

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Published 13:11 28 May 2025 GMT+1

Hugh Jackman's wife Deborra-Lee Furness finally files for divorce as they agree on split conditions

Deborra-Lee Furness reportedly filed for divorce from Hugh Jackman in New York last week

Joshua Nair

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Hugh Jackman's ex-wife has officially filed for divorce, almost 30 years after the pair tied the knot.

The news was a long time coming, as the Australian actor split up with his long-time partner, Deborra-Lee Furness, two years ago.

Jackman and Furness have two adopted children together, and were married for 27 years before breaking it off.

But now, DailyMail reports that Furness has officially filed for divorce, in a situation that was described by the publication as not 'fully amicable'.

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Reports have suggested that Hugh Jackman has started dating The Music Man co-star Sutton Foster in recent months, though neither have publicly commented on this.

It has emerged that Furness filed the complaint in New York on Friday 23 May, with details seemingly straightened out behind the scenes.

Jackman and Furness were married for 27 years (Cindy Ord/WireImage)
Jackman and Furness were married for 27 years (Cindy Ord/WireImage)

Furness' lawyer, Elena Karabatos, submitted other filings as well, including a continuation of health care coverage, a proposed qualified medical child support order, a New York state case registry form, a certificate of dissolution, the settlement, and a proposed judgment of divorce.

Following a judge's approval on the complaints, Jackman and Furness will officially be divorced.

The publication further claim that Jackman sent a 'handsome spousal support payment' to his former partner, with any rumours of 'drama' being dispelled.

There were fears of the situation becoming 'messy', as a source once described the split as not 'fully amicable', though it looks like this may no longer be the case.

A source said to the publication: "A settlement was reached that Deborra is pleased with which includes a handsome spousal support payment.

"There was some back and forth regarding this financial agreement but, in the end, she got what she believed she deserved. Both are coming out of this financially secure."

They continued: "There is not going to be any drama with this gives closure that she needed.’"

Another source added that the divorce is 'non-contested', adding: "They have worked out the details in advance and everything is ironed out in terms of a settlement, alimony and the expenses for the future of their children."

They concluded by highlighting that they are 'fully committed to being the best parents that they can be.'

The couple are close to making the divorce official (Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
The couple are close to making the divorce official (Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

In a previous statement sent to DailyMail, the author and director said that her 'heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal', following news of Jackman allegedly dating American actor Sutton.

She conveyed a message of keeping the belief in a higher power, and that it had helped her 'navigate the breakdown of an almost three-decade marriage'.

"It can hurt, but in the long run, returning to yourself and living within your own integrity, values and boundaries is liberation and freedom," Furness added.

Highlighting that 'none of this is personal' and that everyone is on their own journeys, she concluded: "We are drawn to people, we invite them in, in order to learn our lessons and to recognize and heal the broken parts of ourselves...I remain grateful."

LADbible has reached out to Furness's representatives for a comment.

Featured Image Credit: Jason Merritt/Getty Images

Topics: Australia, Celebrity News, Entertainment, Hugh Jackman, New York

Joshua Nair
Joshua Nair

Joshua Nair is a journalist at LADbible. Born in Malaysia and raised in Dubai, he has always been interested in writing about a range of subjects, from sports to trending pop culture news. After graduating from Oxford Brookes University with a BA in Media, Journalism and Publishing, he got a job freelance writing for SPORTbible while working in marketing before landing a full-time role at LADbible. Unfortunately, he's unhealthily obsessed with Manchester United, which takes its toll on his mental and physical health. Daily.

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