Nearly 30 years after they married and almost two years after they separated, Deborra-Lee Furness finally filed for divorce from her estranged husband, Hugh Jackman. The move closes the book on one of Hollywood's most storied love affairs, a union that was the envy of fans for its rare longevity and seeming devotion.
According to court documents filed on May 23 in New York, the 69-year-old Australian actress is hoping to legally end her marriage to the X-Men actor. The filing comes almost two years after the couple made a joint announcement in September 2023, in which they disclosed their plan to end their 27-year marriage.
Jackman, 56, and Furness co-released a statement about their separation, expressing love, respect, and a shared commitment to self-improvement. Now, that emotional step is becoming a legal fact. In her divorce filing, Furness stated that the terms of their divorce have already been decided, per the outlet. Her lawyer, Elena Karabatos, is also seeking retroactive health care coverage and an order of medical child support.
The couple's two children, Oscar, 24, and Ava, 19, are technically adults in the eyes of the law, but provisions for their welfare are still included in the court documents, a testament to the couple's continuing responsibilities as parents, even as they have ended their relationship. More legal documents submitted by Furness' lawyer are a judgment of divorce declaration and a certificate of dissolution, the latter of which refers to the New York state child support registry, suggesting the former couple could still be adhering to financial contributions for their kids despite reaching adulthood.
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Jackman and Furness have not addressed the filing publicly, and the couple's spokespeople have not responded to media requests for comment. Jackman and Furness were introduced on the set of the Australian TV show Correlli in 1995, and they exchanged vows in the same year. For the next 27 years, the two were among the entertainment industry's most admired couples, appearing together on red carpets, speaking glowingly of each other in interviews, and supporting each other's personal and professional pursuits.
Their split has been tough for fans, mainly because the couple's relationship seemed like one of Hollywood's uncommon love stories grounded in trust, shared values, and quiet strength. But the fact that they chose to separate like that speaks volumes. Despite that attention, they've clearly maintained a level of grace and maturity since the onset of their relationship. A legal drama is unfolding, but both sides are focused on the values, privacy, resolution, and respect that marked their marriage and now guide their separation.
For the couple's fans and followers, the divorce settlement signifies the end of a profoundly personal saga that has extended over almost 30 years. Though the "Wolverine" star and the Jindabyne actress are now starting their following chapters individually, their history together as life partners and as parents will always be part of their personal legacies. In the seemingly capricious universe of celebrity relationships, Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness proved, for close to 30 years, that true partnership is possible, even if, in the end, it assumes a new shape.
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May 28, 2025
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