Hugh Jackman's estranged wife seemingly addresses break-up in candid statement amid alleged affair rumors
Deborra-Lee Furness has stoked the fire by appearing to address her split from Hugh Jackman.
The pair announced their break-up in 2023 following almost three-decades of marriage. In a statement to People, Jackman, 56, and Furness, 69, said they 'decided to separate to pursue our individual growth'.
Almost two years on and Furness officially filed for divorce from The Wolverine actor on May 23, as per the Daily Mail.
It comes after Jackman appeared to publicly confirm his romance with Sutton Foster, 50, in January this year, as they were spotted holding hands while out in Santa Monica.
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They met 12 years into the Australian's marriage to Furness, with the pair tying the knot in 1996 - four months into dating.
In 2008, Foster and the Marvel star were first photographed backstage at Shrek the Musical on Broadway, then fast-forward six years they danced together at the Tony Awards - which Jackman was hosting.
Another seven years would pass before the pair worked together again, this time for The Music Man, again on Broadway - rehearsing towards the end of 2021.
However, in between then Jackman told Today that the moment he met Furness he knew that they were 'going to be together for the rest of our lives'.
In 2022, his alleged connection with Foster appeared to grow - with the pair pictured embracing each other closely while conducting interviews - then in September 2023, Jackman and Furness announced their break-up.
Now, Furness has broken her silence about the 'journey of betrayal' in a statement issued to the Daily Mail.
"My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal," she said.
"It’s a profound wound that cuts deep, however I believe in a higher power and that God/the universe, whatever you relate to as your guidance, is always working FOR us."
Furness continued: "This belief has helped me navigate the breakdown of an almost three-decade marriage. 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.
"It can hurt, but in the long run, returning to yourself and living within your own integrity, values and boundaries is liberation and freedom."
She added that the 'one thing' she has learned is that 'none of this is personal'.
Furness concluded her statement by saying: "We are all on our individual journeys and I believe that the relationships in our lives are not random.
"We are drawn to people, we invite them in, in order to learn our lessons and to recognize and heal the broken parts of ourselves... I remain grateful."
Last year, Furness seemingly responded to alleged affair rumors after 'liking' an Instagram post that suggested Jackman had apparently 'blindsided' her by detailing his romance with Foster.
UNILAD has contacted representatives of Deborra-Lee Furness, Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster for comment.
Topics: Hugh Jackman, Celebrity, Sex and Relationships
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