Deborra-Lee Furness is finally breaking her silence after announcing her divorce from Hugh Jackman. She gives voice to the emotional impact their separation has created in her life. The couple, married for 27 years, filed for divorce earlier this year. Furness filed for divorce earlier this week, making it a momentous occasion in the public interest given their decades-long romantic partnership.
On April 18, 2023, the now-married couple walked the carpet together at the “Ghosted” premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater in New York. This came just weeks before they made their official split announcement. Their artistic partnership stretched beyond music, though, and their personal relationship started in 1995 after they met on the set of the Australian TV series “Corelli.” They married in 1996 and share two children: a son, Oscar, and a daughter, Ava.
Furness posted an emotional message reflecting on her experiences with betrayal and healing. She pointed out how the relationships we cultivate in life are not happenstance. Her words conveyed the wisdom gained from her experience, highlighting the importance of personal integrity and the journey towards liberation.
“I have gained much knowledge and wisdom through this experience. Even when we are presented with apparent adversity, it is leading us to our greatest good, our true purpose,” – Deborra-Lee Furness
In her accompanying statement, Furness articulated empathy for those who have experienced the same challenges. She didn’t shy away from the deep wounds that betrayal creates and the difficulty in dancing with such heavy auras.
“My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal. It’s a profound wound that cuts deep,” – Deborra-Lee Furness
Furness emphasized that while the process can be painful, returning to oneself—living within one’s own integrity, values, and boundaries—ultimately leads to freedom.
“It can hurt, but in the long run, returning to yourself and living within your own integrity, values and boundaries is liberation and freedom.” – Deborra-Lee Furness
The couple turned heads at The 2023 Met Gala on May 1st, 2023. They went together, emphasizing their close relationship, even as they recently announced their split.
