Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness were once the golden couple that everyone admired. Naturally, when the duo announced their separation, it came as a shock to everyone. To this day, we all believe that they’ve probably sorted out the legalities and left their marriage behind.
But things have taken an unexpected turn, and what started as a mutual decision has now spiraled into a tense legal battle. So, what’s going on between the Wolverine star and his estranged wife?
The end of Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness’ marriage
As per reports from People, Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness first met on the set of Correlli, an Australian TV series, when the latter was already an established star. Like everyone else, even Jackman was enamored by her, and soon they became the face of enduring love stories in the entertainment industry.
The couple got married in April 1996, and over the next 27 years, they built a family, adopting two children. As Furness and Jackman supported each other through everything, the actor’s career began to skyrocket.
But in September 2023, the ex-couple shared an exclusive statement with the same outlet, where they announced their separation. The duo did not state any reasons but expressed their gratitude for the relationship and everything they had built together.
Why haven’t Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness filed for divorce?
Sources from Daily Mail claim that their marriage began to fall apart during the COVID-19 pandemic, when Hugh Jackman grew close to his co-star, Sutton Foster. He insists that there was no infidelity, but Furness believes that his connection with Foster crossed an emotional boundary.
It seemed like Jackman and Furness were going to handle their separation with grace, but now that time has passed, the duo is being tested, especially when it comes to their fortune. They do not have any prenuptial agreements in place, which puts their $250 million empire in a legal and emotional minefield.
Furness reportedly feels like she deserves a larger share, especially given the circumstances of Jackman’s relationship with Foster. The situation has only grown tense as she’s using his new romance as leverage in negotiations, but Jackman remains firm on his stance.
So for now, the divorce is in limbo, with neither side willing to back down. The end of their 27-year marriage is anything but simple, and as we watch this saga unfold, one question lingers: Will their once-unbreakable bond be overshadowed by a bitter financial feud? Because it seems to be moving in that direction.
This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
