Deborra-Lee Furness is done keeping quiet and is getting ready to tell her side of the story as her bitter divorce from Hugh Jackman unfolds.
In a June 3, 2025, exclusive interview with Woman’s Day magazine, an anonymous source close to the Australian actress revealed that she is channeling her heartbreak into a tell-all “divorce diary”.
The source emphasized how she’s been documenting her emotional divorce journey, saying,
“Deb’s been desperate to have her side of the story out there. She’s been writing down all her thoughts, the good and the bad, and logging every detail of this ugly roller-coaster divorce”.
According to the source, Furness plans to turn her reflections into a memoir once the divorce from the Wolverine star is legally finalized. However, the book’s release will depend on legal clearance. The source added,
“As soon as her lawyers allow it, she will be talking to publishers about a deal”.
Deborra-Lee Drops Scathing Statement Hinting At Hugh’s Alleged Cheating
Earlier, on May 27, 2025, just days after news of her divorce filing broke, the Shame actress issued an exclusive statement to Daily Mail, subtly addressing the reason behind her split from Jackman after 27 years of marriage.
Without naming names, she alluded to rumors of her ex-husband’s romantic involvement with his Music Man Broadway co-star, Sutton Foster, saying,
“My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal. [It] was a profound wound that cuts deep… The breakdown of an almost three-decade marriage… It can hurt, but in the long run, returning to yourself and living within your own integrity, values and boundaries is liberation and freedom…”
Just a day later, an anonymous source close to Jackman spoke exclusively to Daily Mail, revealing that the former couple had a mutual, though unwritten, understanding to keep their private matters out of the public eye. The insider explained,
“Hugh was extremely disappointed after reading what his ex had said. There was no stipulation that she could not address this but there was an unwritten understanding that she would not trash him to the press. Hugh knows that he cannot change anything, and it is unfortunate that Deb feels the way she did…”
Hugh and Deborra were married from 1996 until September 2023, when they publicly announced their separation. Nearly two years later, Furness officially filed for divorce on May 23, 2025.
According to legal documents, the exes have already settled the major terms of their split in private. The filings include a settlement agreement, proposed judgment, child support registry form, and a certificate of dissolution, though a judge has yet to finalize the divorce.
The timing of Furness’ legal filing also comes in light of Jackman publicly dating Sutton since January 2025.
Fans Side-Eye Deborra’s Decision Behind Divorce Memoir
The online community wasn’t exactly rooting for Furness to write about the breakdown of her marriage or her claims of betrayal by Hugh. Many social media users questioned her motives, with some suggesting it was all about money and attention. Some such comments read,
“Always good to air your dirty laundry in public for added attention”.
“Didn’t get enough cash in the divorce?”
“Let’s write a tell all book and make some money… money talks and she’s listening lol”.
“She has to accept half the blame, it takes two to tango… I think she should just keep her dignity and stay silent”.
“Keep it indoors, no one gives a toss”.
“I thought she had more class than that. It’s sad”.
“Last chance to cash in on his fame”.
“Showing her true colors, no wonder he left, must’ve been toxic”.
“Silly women, move on, it’s sad that he’s left you but airing your laundry in public isn’t a good idea, bitterness will destroy you in the end”.
Deborra-Lee Furness’ tell-all memoir could finally reveal what really went down behind closed doors. If her book hits shelves, Hugh Jackman might want to brace for impact.