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Deborra-Lee Furness has described her feelings of "betrayal" as she navigates the recent divorce from Hugh Jackman, emphasizing the lessons learned during their 27-year marriage.
Australian actress Deborra-Lee Furness has shared her feelings of betrayal and personal growth in the wake of her separation from long-time partner Hugh Jackman. The couple filed for divorce in New York on May 23, 2023, and publicly announced their split in September after nearly three decades together.In her statement, Furness, 69, expressed her compassion for others experiencing similar emotional turmoil: "I believe in a higher power, and that God/the universe is always working FOR us." She described the end of her marriage as a "profound wound" but also as a catalyst for increased self-awareness and strength.Reflecting on the challenges of her relationship with Jackman, 56, Furness stated, "Sometimes the universe creates arduous circumstances for us to walk through in order to find our way home, back to our true essence and the sovereignty of self-love." She added that while the journey can be painful, the eventual return to one's integrity and values is ultimately liberating.Furness and Jackman, best known for his role as Wolverine in the X-Men franchise, met in 1995 during filming for the Australian TV show Corelli. They married the following year and adopted two children together. Their joint separation statement highlighted their commitment to nurturing their individual growth accompanied by gratitude and kindness.In the wake of Furness's poignant remarks, Jackman has remained largely silent but shared a lighthearted video on Instagram featuring him joyfully skipping to NSYNC's "Bye Bye Bye," hinting at his own coping mechanisms during this challenging time.
