Deborra-Lee Furness files for divorce from Hugh Jackman after getting 'handsome spousal support payment'
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Deborra-Lee Furness and Hugh Jackman’s marriage has officially ended.
Furness, 69, filed for divorce in New York, nearly two years after the couple announced their separation in September 2023.
Deborra-Lee Furness 'pleased' by divorce settlement with Hugh Jackman
Furness’ attorney, Elena Karabatos, submitted court documents regarding the settlement, health care coverage, medical child support, a proposed judgment of divorce, and a certificate of dissolution.
The settlement was reportedly reached after considerable negotiation and awaits judges' sign to finalize it.
“A settlement was reached that Deborra is pleased with which includes a handsome spousal support payment,” a source told Daily Mail.
“There was some back and forth regarding this financial agreement but, in the end, she got what she believed she deserved. Both are coming out of this financially secure,” added the source.
Deborra-Lee Furness’ divorce with Hugh Jackman gives her ‘closure’
The source further mentioned, “There is not going to be any drama with this as it gives closure that she needed.”
Another source told the publication that the divorce was “non contested", meaning the couple worked out the details in advance.
“They have worked out the details in advance and everything is ironed out in terms of a settlement, alimony and the expenses for the future of their children,” the source said.
“They are amicable and they are both fully committed to being the best parents that they can be,” added the source.
Hugh Jackman 'looking forward to the future and not looking back', says source
The source shared that Jackman, who is dating Sutton Foster, is “looking forward to the future and not looking back.”
Furness and Jackman announced their separation in September 2023.
“We have been blessed to share almost 3 decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage," they said in a statement as per People.
"Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth," they added in the statemnt.
There is no confirmation if Furness has moved on or is simply focusing on a fresh start, but her divorce is now finalized.
Meanwhile, in addition to his upcoming films ‘Song Sung Blue’ and ‘Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie', Jackman is performing in the off-Broadway play ‘Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Class.’
He is also doing his concert series From New York, with Love at Radio City Music Hall through October.
