Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness have officially closed the chapter on their nearly three-decade marriage, with New York’s Suffolk County Supreme Court finalizing their divorce on June 3 — or at least that’s what a new report claims.
Is the Divorce a Done Deal?
Fox News Digital claims it accessed court records that reveal that Suffolk County Supreme Court in New York has marked the divorce case as “disposed,” signaling the divorce petition is no longer active. That notation does not rule out the possibility that the party that filed the petition has withdrawn it
The apparent dissolution would martk the end of one of Hollywood’s most enduring partnerships, nearly two years after the couple first announced their separation in September 2023. What began as an amicable split has evolved into a complex financial undertaking involving the division of an estimated $250 million fortune accumulated over three decades together, according to the New York Post.
The Australian-born actor, now 56, and producer Furness, 69, first met on the set of the television series “Correlli” in 1995, marrying the following year when Jackman was just 27.
Their relationship became a Hollywood fixture, weathering the pressures of fame while raising two adopted children, Oscar, now 24, and Ava, 19. The couple had just celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary when they announced their decision to separate, describing it as a mutual choice to pursue individual growth.
The publicity about the divorce proceedings led Furness to discuss the emotional toll the separation took on her in rare public remarks she made in May.
“My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal,” she stated, describing the end of their marriage as “a profound wound that cuts deep.” Despite the pain, Furness expressed faith in a higher power, saying her beliefs helped her “navigate the breakdown of an almost three-decade marriage.”
The financial settlement, which was allegedly uncontested, required sophisticated legal maneuvering to divide assets spanning multiple continents.
The streamlined process suggests extensive pre-planning, with both parties emerging financially secure from the dissolution.
Perhaps the most significant transaction involved their Manhattan real estate holdings. Just two days before Furness filed for divorce on May 27, an LLC associated with her acquired Jackman’s stake in their Chelsea penthouse for $11.7 million.
The couple had originally purchased the nearly 5,000-square-foot property for $21 million in 2022, and it’s now valued at approximately $23 million.
Their real estate empire extends beyond New York, encompassing properties in Sydney’s prestigious Bondi Beach area, a West Village triplex previously listed for $38.9 million, and a Hamptons retreat. The West Village property was quietly withdrawn from the market in April 2024 after price reductions, likely as part of their divorce planning strategy.
The couple’s joint statement from September 2023 emphasized their commitment to maintaining family unity despite their separation. They described their decision as embarking on the next chapter “with gratitude, love, and kindness,” while requesting privacy during the transition.
True to their word, both maintained relative silence about the proceedings until Furness’s May statement.
While rumors swirled about potential factors contributing to their split, including speculation about Jackman’s relationship with Broadway co-star Sutton Foster, the couple handled their divorce with remarkable discretion. Foster herself filed for divorce from her husband Ted Griffin in October 2024, and she and Jackman went public with their relationship in January 2025.
The Jackman-Furness divorce, if final, represents more than just another Hollywood breakup; it showcases how sophisticated estate planning and legal coordination can facilitate relatively smooth transitions even when long-term relationships end.
Their methodical approach to asset division, combined with their commitment to protecting their children’s privacy, may well serve as a template for other high-net-worth couples navigating similar circumstances. As both move forward into their individual futures, they’ve demonstrated that even the most painful endings can be handled with dignity and mutual respect.
