Australian actress Deborra-Lee Furness, following her decision to file for divorce from her spouse, Hugh Jackman, heartfeltly expressed her "unbounded compassion for all souls who have traversed the painful labyrinth of betrayal." In a poignant statement disseminated to the press, the 69-year-old Furness revealed, "This wound runs deep, yet I harbor an unwavering faith in a higher power—God/the universe, ever working tirelessly in our favor."
On May 23rd, the couple officially initiated divorce proceedings in New York, having announced their separation in September 2023, after a quarter of a century and seven years of marital bliss. Jackman, renowned for his portrayal of Wolverine in the X-Men film saga, has refrained from directly addressing Furness's statement as of now.
Furness, drawing from the "fragmentation" of her union with the 56-year-old Jackman, professed that she had garnered "invaluable insights and profound wisdom." She mused, "Sometimes, life orchestrates arduous pathways, pushing us through trials to reclaim our authentic selves, our inner essence, and the sovereignty of self-love." "Though it may sting, ultimately, embracing one's integrity, values, and boundaries leads to liberation and freedom," she further elaborated in her initial statement to the Daily Mail.
When Furness and Jackman publicly announced their separation in 2023, they issued a collective statement, affirming it as "the sole public word we shall share." "Our journey now veers onto separate paths, as we embark on individual growth... We face this new chapter with gratitude, love, and compassion," they declared at that time.
Their love story blossomed on the set of the Australian TV series Corelli in 1995, soon after Jackman's graduation from drama school. They tied the knot the subsequent year and later welcomed two adopted children into their fold.
In the aftermath of Furness's declaration, Jackman, currently starring in a New York production, shared a video on Instagram, where he was seen skipping to the NSYNC tune Bye Bye Bye, portraying a lighter moment amidst the life's tumultuous transitions.
