Hugh Jackman’s ex Deborra-Lee Furness reflects on life after split: ‘Scary’

The Australian actress has opened up about the challenges she’s faced since her split from Hugh Jackman.

Actor Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness announced they are separating after 27 years of marriage. Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images.

Hugh Jackman’s ex-wife, Deborra-lee Furness, has opened up about how her life has been now that she’s a single woman again.

In September, the 68-year-old actress and the 55-year-old actor announced they were separating after 27 years together.

Actor Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness announced they are separating after 27 years of marriage. Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images.

In an interview with People Magazine, Furness has shared how that journey has been for her, and what she’s learned since their shock split.

“[I learned] that I’m strong and resilient,” Furness said.

She also told Page Six at the screening for her new movie that she’s been “learning a lot about myself and I’m embracing evolution and growth.”

The actress told the outlet that it’s been a “year of evolution” for her that has been “scary” and “every other adjective.”

However, Furness told the outlet she was “grateful” it presented her an opportunity for personal growth.

She also revealed that she’s had close friends to lean on for support as she explores life as a single woman again.

“I say this to all women — your girlfriends are a necessity in life,” Furness said before adding that her children have also been “very supportive”.

Furness has revealed that it’s been a ‘scary’ year of evolution for her since the split. Photo: Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Urban Zen Foundation.

Furness and Jackman announced their split in a joint statement shared with People Magazine.

“We have been blessed to share almost three decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage,” they said. “Our journey now is shifting, and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth.

“Our family has been and always will be our highest priority. We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness. We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family navigates this transition in all of our lives.”

“This is the sole statement either of us will make,” the statement, signed “Deb and Hugh Jackman,” concluded.

Since announcing their separation, the two have stayed on good terms. In October, the Marvel star was joined by Furness as he celebrated his 55th birthday during a dinner at New York City’s Polo Club with close friends and family.

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