Deborra-Lee Furness Moves Forward

Deborra-Lee Furness has officially filed for divorce from Hugh Jackman, almost two years after they announced their amicable separation in September 2023. According to The Daily Mail, Furness, 69, submitted the divorce papers in New York, making the split legal.

Her lawyer, Elena Karabatos, also filed documents related to their settlement, health care coverage, and medical child support, PEOPLE reports. Hugh Jackman, 56, and Furness met in 1995 and married in 1996. They share two adopted children, son Oscar and daughter Ava.

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The filings indicate the divorce terms are uncontested and only require a judge’s signature to be finalized.

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When they announced their separation last year, Furness and Jackman said in a statement exclusively shared with PEOPLE, “We have been blessed to share almost 3 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.”

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In September 2023, a source spoke to People and said that although the decision was amicable, the split was “very hard” for both parties.

“It was not a snap decision — they took a lot of time and consideration of everything, and they made this decision together,” the insider said. “They are going on separate journeys, but they will always be a family. They’ll always be co-parents and best friends.”

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Since the announcement, Furness has been spotted attending events solo, including the Parsons School of Design’s 2025 Parsons Benefit in New York City in May.

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Meanwhile, Jackman was seen walking in NYC with Sutton Foster, whom he’s been linked to since January. Furness also attended the Australian Open with daughter Ava earlier this year.

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Last May, Furness opened up to PEOPLE about what she learned from filming her first role since 2016, “Force of Nature: The Dry 2”. She said, “[I learned] that I’m strong and resilient. We are all a constant evolution.”

Jackman remains busy with several projects. He currently stars in the off-Broadway play “The Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Class” and is performing his concert series, “From New York, with Love,” at Radio City Music Hall on select dates through October. He also has upcoming films “Song Sung Blue” and “Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie”.