‘Traumatic journey of betrayal’: Hugh Jackman’s wife Deborra-Lee Furness breaks silence on divorce amid cheating rumours

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Behind the scenes, the divorce is said to be chaos-free, unlike most Hollywood divorces that drag on for weeks, years, and even decades in some cases. Deborra-Lee’s lawyer, Elena Karabatos, earlier submitted legal papers including details about health care coverage, child support, and the settlement. Both she and Hugh Jackman seem to have agreed on terms quietly, so they only need to come to court to sign the papers. “There was some back and forth regarding this financial agreement, but in the end, [Deborra] got what she believed she deserved. Both are coming out of this financially secure,” an insider told Mail on Tuesday.

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The marriage had been strained for years, and Furness suspected Hugh of cheating on her, according to a close friend of the Australian star who spoke to the same outlet in November last year, claiming, “They based their marriage on honesty. But if Hugh didn’t physically cheat, she knows that he did emotionally.” Over the years, the couple has owned and sold multiple properties, including a $21 million penthouse in New York, a $5.9 million beach house in Sydney, and a property in East Hampton, New York. However, according to a source, “They have worked out the details in advance and everything is ironed out in terms of a settlement.” The couple is reportedly planning to be amicable and fully committed to co-parenting their kids. Despite all this, Deborra-Lee says she remains grateful and focused on healing.

Back in September 2023, the couple released a joint statement saying, “We have been blessed to share almost three decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage. Our journey now is shifting, and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth.”