A Peaceful Ending to a Long Hollywood Love Story
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness are going their separate ways after 27 years. It’s tough to hear about a couple who seemed so solid, but they’re wrapping up their marriage with grace.
The Daily Mail got hold of court papers showing Deborra-Lee filed for divorce in New York on May 23. It’s the end of a love story that’s been a Hollywood favorite for decades.
The Filing: Peaceful and Uncontested
No shouting matches or tabloid showdowns here. The divorce is uncontested, so it’s just waiting for a judge to sign off. Friends say Hugh and Deborra-Lee worked this out together, keeping things respectful. Deborra-Lee’s lawyer, Elena Karabatos, submitted a stack of papers, including:
- A notice about keeping health care coverage
- A medical child support order
- A New York child support registry form
- Their settlement agreement
- The proposed divorce judgment
- A certificate of dissolution
“They’re closing this chapter with so much care. It’s not messy—it’s just real,” someone close to them said.
A Love Story That Spanned Generations
Picture this: it’s 1995, and Hugh and Deborra-Lee meet on the set of Correlli. Sparks fly, and by 1996, they’re married. Despite a 13-year age gap, they made it work, building a life that felt so genuine.
They went through tough stuff, like two miscarriages, before adopting their kids, Oscar (now 25) and Ava (now 19). People loved how they seemed like a real team, which is why this news hits so hard.
Broadway Romance Rumors Add Fuel to the Fire
They called their 2023 split “amicable,” but there’s been talk about Hugh getting close to Sutton Foster, his co-star in The Music Man. Word is, Sutton’s now living in Hugh’s NYC penthouse, which has been rough for Deborra-Lee.
“It’s not easy for her, seeing someone else in the home they shared,” a friend said. Ouch.
Financials Handled With Respect
Money can tear people apart in divorces, but not these two. Hugh made sure Deborra-Lee is set with a generous spousal support payment.
They kept the details quiet, but it sounds like they sorted it out without any fights.
Still Focused on Family
Hugh and Deborra-Lee are all about their kids, even now. They’re committed to co-parenting Oscar and Ava, keeping things steady and loving.
“They’re handling this like grown-ups who still care about their family,” a friend told me.
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