Hugh Jackman, the beloved “Wolverine” star, recently met with his estranged wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, to tackle their $180 million prenup-free divorce.
Sources tell GLOBE that the 56-year-old actor wants to finalize the split so he can marry his new girlfriend, Sutton Foster. However, Furness, 69, isn’t making it easy. She flew from a sunny Australian getaway to chilly New York City on Feb. 11 for a tense face-to-face with Jackman, insiders say.
The former couple, married for 27 years before separating in 2023, share two adopted children, Oscar, 23, and Ava, 18. Meanwhile, Jackman’s romance with Foster, his 49-year-old “Music Man” co-star, went public on Jan. 6 during a cozy L.A. dinner date. Now, rumors swirl that he’s already planning to wed Foster, leaving Furness reeling from the betrayal.
Divorce Talks Turn Heated
Furness feels hurt and shocked by Jackman’s rush to move on, a source reveals. She struggles to face him without seeing a liar, especially since he hid his bond with Foster for months. Jackman met Foster on Broadway, and whispers of romance grew as his marriage unraveled. Adding fuel to the fire, Foster filed for divorce from her ex, Ted Griffin, last October. For Furness, getting replaced by a younger co-star stings deeply.
Despite the tension, Jackman carries guilt. He knows he treated Furness poorly by sneaking around, the insider adds. Still, he’s smitten with Foster and eager to start fresh. Transitioning from decades together, Jackman and Furness now hash out unresolved issues over assets and expenses. They aim to keep things civil for their kids, but anger simmers beneath the surface.
Mediation Hopes Fade
Friends hope the pair can settle through mediation rather than a messy court battle, the source explains. The upheaval already weighs on Oscar and Ava, and both parents want this over quickly. Furness, bundled up and visibly unhappy in New York—a city she once called home—faces a tough reality. Jackman, meanwhile, pushes forward with Foster, balancing joy with remorse.
The duo met in 1995 on the Australian TV show “Correlli” and built a life together. Now, that united front crumbles. Furness finds it hard to mask her resentment, while Jackman wrestles with his choices. Mediation offers a slim chance to avoid legal chaos, but emotions run high. For now, they focus on wrapping up this chapter to reclaim their separate lives.
Experts note that prenup-free divorces like this often get tricky, especially with big money at stake. Jackman’s team declined to comment, but fans watch closely as the drama unfolds. Will love triumph for Jackman and Foster, or will Furness’s pain derail his plans? Only time will tell.
Jaja has a degree in journalism and took classes in international law and business communication. Jaja’s career spans roles at prominent international media outlets, including Business Times and Brigada. As a news editor, she covered a wide range of beats, including business, economy, cryptocurrency, and personal finance. Additionally, she has successfully managed teams of writers producing content on gaming, technology, and entertainment.
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