Hugh Jackman ‘heartbroken’ over Deborra-Lee Furness’ explosive statement

The Wolverine star is said to be reeling in the wake of his ex’s bombshell public statement, with insiders revealing how he’ll respond.

Hugh Jackman is “heartbroken” over a blistering statement released by his estranged wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, after she filed for divorce this week.

Furness, 69, spoke out on Tuesday, just four days after she submitted paperwork to end their marriage of almost three decades amid reports the pair had privately reached a settlement which involved a “handsome spousal support payment”.

“My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal. It’s a profound wound that cuts deep,” she told the Daily Mail.

“However, I believe in a higher power and that God/the universe, whatever you relate to as your guidance, is always working FOR us. This belief has helped me navigate the breakdown of an almost three-decade marriage,” she continued. “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.”

Actor Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness.

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“The statement took Hugh and mutual friends by surprise, because she wasn’t very direct with who she was speaking about but was alluding to Hugh, and that added emotional weight to it,” an insider told US Weekly.

The source added, Jackman, 56, was “heartbroken” but has no plans to retaliate with a statement of his own.

“Hugh loves and respects Deborra-lee Furness. He will always love her and won’t allow it to get ugly,” they said.

The former couple, who share 25-year-old son, Oscar, and 19-year-old daughter, Ava, announced they were splitting “with gratitude, love and kindness” in September 2023.

It was confirmed the following year that Jackman had been quietly dating his Music Man co-star, Sutton Foster.

Jackman is now dating his co-star, Sutton Foster. Picture: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions

The pair was seen kissing in public for the first time in January.

Meanwhile, Jackman’s close friend, radio presenter Gus Worland, shared new insight on the situation in the wake of Furness’ statement this week.

“No one wants anyone to go through what [Jackman] is, and he is going through it publicly because of his fame,” Gus Worland said during an interview on 2GB’s Ben Fordham Live on Thursday.

“One thing I have been really strict on is to let Hugh and Deborra-lee Furness do what they have had to do. I was over in New York with him last month and he is fine. He is going along well.”

Worland went on to add that Jackman is “moving on with his life”.

“I hope Deb does as well. They were together for 30 years and have two beautiful kids together,” he said. “I go to their kids and ask them what we can do to make sure they get through this as best as possible.”