Australian actress Deborra-Lee Furness has broken her silence on her unexpected split from her husband of 27 years, Hugh Jackman.
The former couple announced their split in September, writing in a joint statement they were separating “to pursue our individual growth”.
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While the couple said at the time that they would make no further comments about the split, Furness has opened up about the months following the separation.
“(I learned) that I’m strong and resilient and that I — we are all a constant evolution,” the 68-year-old told People on Friday at a New York screening of her new film Force Of Nature: The Dry 2, starring Eric Bana.
Furness told the outlet her and Jackman’s two children Connor and Ava had been supportive of their mother’s return to acting.
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“They’re very supportive of any pursuits.
“We’re all supportive of each other in any artistic pursuit that we do.”
Furness has previously said she has “a few” projects in the works after the separation.
“I’ve got a few (projects) up my sleeve, I’m working on a script with Rebecca Rigg, which I want to direct and act in.
“And who knows there might be a reprisal from the character I play (in Force of Nature). Hey, maybe another sequel from a character I played many years ago in Shame,” Furness added.
Furness’ latest comments came a few days after her ex Jackman made his first solo Met Gala attendance last week.
The former couple previously attended the gala six times together, first in 2004.
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Jackman and Furness announced their split in a joint statement to People in September 2023.
“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.”
Following the news they both unfollowed each other on social media.
The pair first met on the set of Australian TV drama Corelli in 1995 — when Furness was much better known as an actor than Jackman — and the chemistry was said to be instant.
The couple married in April 1996 and have been red carpet mainstays for years, posing together at the Oscars, at Broadway events and at the Met Gala for many years, until Jackman’s solo appearance last week.
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