Nearly two years after announcing her separation from actor Hugh Jackman, Deborra-Lee Furness is finally sharing her side of the story.
In a statement issued May 27, just four days after officially filing for divorce, Furness described the end of their 27-year marriage as a journey marked by betrayal and emotional trauma. Her words paint a different picture than the calm and united front the former couple initially presented.
Back in 2023, the couple released a joint statement calling their split an effort to pursue individual growth, assuring fans they would face the next chapter with love and kindness. At the time, they said it would be their only public comment.
A private heartbreak becomes public
That changed in May 2025, when Furness publicly addressed the emotional toll behind their breakup. She said her spiritual beliefs helped her endure what she called the traumatic journey of betrayal. The statement followed widespread media coverage of Jackman’s blossoming relationship with Broadway star Sutton Foster.
Jackman, 56, and Foster, 50, had been friends for years before starring together in The Music Man on Broadway in 2022. Their chemistry reportedly grew offstage, and the two went public in early 2025. By spring, they were spotted moving her belongings into Jackman’s Manhattan apartment.
While Jackman has not commented on Furness’s remarks, sources say he’s upset and didn’t expect such a strong public response. Friends of Furness, however, say she felt the timing was right to speak her truth. With divorce terms settled and only awaiting final court approval, she no longer feels the need to stay silent.
Deb holds the narrative — and the cards
According to an insider, Furness remained quiet to protect their adult children, Oscar, 25, and Ava, 19, and to avoid complicating financial negotiations. The couple’s shared fortune, reportedly worth $387 million, required months of legal coordination.
Now, with her legal path clear, Furness is poised to reclaim her voice. The source adds that Jackman has expressed feeling hurt by the accusations, which Furness reportedly finds ironic.
Furness also subtly acknowledged the role of faith in her recovery. She believes that relying on a higher power guided her through the darkest parts of the split.
While Jackman continues to enjoy public praise for his relationship with Foster, those close to Furness say she’s preparing to tell her full story — and that she’s not finished yet.
As the dust settles, Furness appears stronger than ever. Her next move may be telling the world everything she’s held in for the past two years.
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