Deborra-Lee Furness officially files for divorce from Hugh Jackman two years after their separation.

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness, who announced their separation nearly two years ago, are taking significant steps toward finalizing their divorce. Furness, aged 69, officially filed for divorce on Friday in the Suffolk County Supreme Court, according to documents obtained by Media News Source.

This legal move follows the couple’s public announcement in September 2023 regarding their separation after a 27-year marriage. In a joint statement released to People, the pair expressed gratitude for their time together, stating that they had been “blessed to share almost three decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage.” They indicated their decision to separate was driven by a desire to “pursue our individual growth.”

The divorce filing includes several critical legal documents. It appears that the divorce will be finalized pending judicial approval of the submitted complaint, which encompasses details regarding health care coverage, a medical child support order, and entries for the New York State child support registry. Additionally, the filing includes a proposed judgment of divorce, a settlement agreement, and an official certificate of dissolution.

Hugh Jackman, widely recognized for his roles in both Broadway and Hollywood, and Deborra-Lee Furness, an accomplished actress in her own right, first met in 1995 while working on the Australian miniseries “Correlli.” The couple married the following year and subsequently adopted two children: a son, Oscar, who is now 25, and a daughter, Ava, aged 19.

In the wake of their separation, Jackman has been the focus of romance rumors involving his “Music Man” co-star, Sutton Foster. Speculation about their relationship began in 2022, although they publicly confirmed their status earlier this year. Foster herself recently filed for divorce from screenwriter Ted Griffin after being married for a decade, indicating a period of transition for both women in the realm of personal relationships.

As the divorce proceedings unfold for Furness and Jackman, it marks an end to one of Hollywood’s long-lasting marriages. The couple’s mutual respect is evident as they navigate this new chapter in their lives, each pursuing personal growth while cherishing the nearly three decades spent together.