Deborra-Lee Furness files for divorce from Hugh Jackman as $250 million fortune is up in air
Deborra-Lee Furness has officially filed for divorce, The Post has confirmed.The Australian actress, 69, and Hugh Jackman, 56, were married for 27 years before the two announced they were divorcing in 2023.
Furness has now filed to dissolve her marriage in New York, as first reported by the Daily Mail.Furness’ lawyer, Elena Karabatos, also submitted filings related to their settlement, including health care coverage, a medical child support order, and a certificate of dissolution. All that’s left is for the judge to sign off on the judgment.Furness and Jackman, who tied the knot in 1996, share kids Oscar, 25, and Ava, 19.
According to an insider, “a settlement was reached that Deborra is pleased with which includes a handsome spousal support payment.”The source told Daily Mail that “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.”They added, “There is not going to be any drama with this gives closure that she needed.”A second insider shared that the divorce is “non contested,” which means neither party had an issue with the outcome.“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 added, “They are amicable and they are both fully committed to being the best parents that they can be.”The Post reached out to Jackman’s rep for comment.
In March, Daily Mail reported that the former flames had not filed for divorce yet due to issues dividing their estimated $250 million fortune.“Hugh and Deborra-Lee have not yet filed for divorce because they are struggling to reach an agreement on how to divide their assets,” a source claimed.“Deborra-Lee feels entitled to more money than Hugh is willing to offer.”Some of which might have to do with Jackman’s romance with his former “The Music Man” co-...