Hugh Jackman’s spouse, Deborra-Lee Furness, has formally filed for divorce almost two years after the pair introduced their separation.
Furness’ submitting in New York got here after the previous couple revealed their mutual cut up in September 2023.
“We have been blessed to share almost 3 decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage,” Furness and Jackman stated in a assertion on the time. “Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth.”
Furness’ lawyer, Elena Karabatos, additionally submitted filings relating to the pair’s settlement, well being care protection and medical little one assist, Individuals reviews.
HuffPost has reached out to Jackman’s and Furness’ reps for remark.
Jackman, 56, and Furness, 69, tied the knot in 1996 after assembly the yr earlier than whereas filming the Australian TV sequence “Correlli.” The previous couple share two kids — son Oscar and daughter Ava.
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The “Wolverine” actor has been romantically linked to his “Music Man” co-star Sutton Foster since final yr. Foster and Jackman went public with their romance in January after they had been seen holding palms on a dinner date in Los Angeles.
A supply claimed to Us Weekly in November 2024 that Foster and Jackman’s relationship is the “reason Hugh and Deb got divorced” after rumors circulated that the pair had turn into shut whereas starring within the Broadway manufacturing.
“A lot of people on Broadway knew, and we kept it quiet because both of them are so nice and great people,” the supply alleged. “Everyone respected their privacy. But there was an affair and overlap.”
Neither Furness nor Jackman has publicly confirmed the rationale behind their divorce.
Foster filed for divorce from her husband, Ted Griffin, in October 2024 after 10 years of marriage.
