Hugh Jackman’s former wife is Deborra-Lee Furness, an Australian actor and producer. They met while working on the television series Corelli in 1995, married the following year, announced their separation in September 2023, and their divorce was granted in June 2025.
Who is Deborra-Lee Furness?
Deborra-Lee Furness is an Australian actor and producer who was married to Hugh Jackman. Their relationship became public news when they announced their separation in 2023, after 27 years of marriage.
![X-Men Collection: 10 Movie Collection [Blu-ray] [Region Free]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51VLhLYQ1TL._SL160_.jpg)
![X-Men and the Wolverine Collection (X-Men / X2: X-Men United / X-Men: The Last Stand / X-Men Origins: Wolverine / X-Men: First Class / The Wolverine) [Blu-ray]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61OIV69LnPL._SL160_.jpg)
How did Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness meet?
They met in 1995 while working on the Australian television series Corelli. They married in 1996. Meeting and marrying were separate milestones: the couple’s relationship began on the set of the series, a year before their wedding.
When did Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness separate and divorce?
- September 2023: They announced that they had decided to separate after 27 years of marriage.
- June 3, 2025: A New York court granted their divorce, according to ABC News, which cited court records.
The separation announcement was not the same as the legal end of the marriage: the divorce was granted nearly two years later.
#1 Best Overall
What did they say about their separation?
In their joint September 2023 statement, signed “Deb and Hugh Jackman,” they wrote: “Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth.” They also said their family had been and would remain their highest priority, and asked for privacy as they navigated the transition. The Associated Press reported that a representative confirmed the statement and said it would be the couple’s only statement about the breakup.
Do Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness have children?
They have two children: Oscar Maximilian Jackman and Ava Eliot Jackman, whose names were reported by ABC News.
Rank #2
What has Furness said about “betrayal”?
In 2025, Furness said: “My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal.” The Los Angeles Times reported that her statement, given to the Daily Mail, did not explain in detail what she meant. The remark is her attributed wording; it does not establish a specific cause of the separation or substantiate a particular allegation.
Quick Recap
Rank #3
![X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST [Blu-ray]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ThxdRMXVL._SL160_.jpg)
- Factory sealed DVD
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
