Hugh Jackman's best pal says 'he is going along well' in life despite messy Deborra-Lee Furness divorce
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Hugh Jackman’s best friend has spoken about how the actor is handling his divorce from Deborra-Lee Furness.
The Australian radio host Gus Worland shared details of Jackman’s current mindset during a recent interview.
Hugh Jackman's best friend says he is ‘fine and going along well’
Worland appeared on 2GB’s 'Ben Fordham Live' and discussed Jackman’s recovery following the divorce drama.
“No one wants anyone to go through what he is and he is going through it publicly because of his fame,” Worland said.
“One thing I have been really strict on is to let Hugh and Deborra-Lee do what they have had to do," he added
"I was over in New York with him last month and he is fine. He is going along well,” Worland said as per Daily Mail.
Worland shares a long history with Jackman - from childhood days at Pymble Public School to adventures like singing at Kirk Douglas' 100th birthday.
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In a 2021 Stellar interview, Worland recalled, “At age five at Pymble Public School, the teacher goes, ‘OK, grab someone by the hand’. I get Wolverine,” Worland said.
Their friendship has lasted over 50 years, with shared memories of private jets, birthdays, and more.
Hugh Jackman's pal hopes Deborra-Lee Furness is also able to move on from split
With Hugh Jackman moving on in life, his best friend also expressed hope that Furness will do the same.
He added, “He is moving on with his life. I hope Deb does as well. They were together for 30 years and have two beautiful kids together.”
Worland also mentioned, “I go to their kids and ask them what we can do to make sure they get through this as best as possible.”
Furness officially filed for divorce from Jackman on May 23. In a statement to Daily Mail following the filling, she said, “My heart and compassion go out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal."
"It’s a profound wound that cuts deep,” Furness stated as MEAWW reported.
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee said they had separated ‘with love’
The couple first announced their breakup in 2023 with a joint statement, saying, “Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth... We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love and kindness.”
They signed off by saying, "This is the sole statement either of us will make".
However, Furness shaded Jackman and his new girlfreind Sutton Foster with out naming the actor.
“It can hurt, but in the long run, returning to yourself and living within your own integrity, values and boundaries is liberation and freedom," Furness added in her statament.
Sources told Daily Mail that Jackman felt “blindsided” and “extremely disappointed” by Furness’ comments. He reportedly believed there was an unwritten understanding that Furness would not “trash him” in the press.
