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Hugh Jackman’s scandalous slip-up that REALLY triggered war with Deborra-Lee Furness, revealed by divorce lawyer

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At a Broadway awards event on Sunday, Sutton Foster appeared, but it seemed that her partner, Hugh Jackman, had prudently chosen not to attend.

It was the first time the actress was spotted following Deborra-Lee Furness‘s harsh public statement, where she seemed to criticize Jackman, as well as imply something about his latest romantic interest.

Four days ago, Jackman’s soon-to-be former spouse, Furness (age 69), expressed her sympathy to the Daily Mail, saying, ‘My heart and I send my compassion to anyone who has experienced the painful journey of betrayal. This kind of wound is incredibly deep and profound.’

In a stunning shift, I found myself utterly captivated by the raw honesty that suddenly filled her parting words, veering dramatically from the warm and familiar tone we’d grown accustomed to after 27 years together in matrimony.

Actually, one source shared with The Daily Mail that Jackman, aged 53, felt quite disheartened over Furness’s public remarks, considering it a violation of their unspoken agreement not to criticize each other publicly.

However, a renowned divorce attorney has shared with the Daily Mail that the recent escalation of conflicts, which had previously been portrayed as a friendly divorce, wasn’t unexpected.

James Sexton stated that he advises celebrities, athletes, and wealthy individuals, but just like everyone else, they struggle equally with maintaining healthy relationships and staying composed during their divorce proceedings.

It’s even more difficult when there’s another woman involved.

Previously, it was reported by sources that the marriage of Jackman and Furness may have been strained during the Covid period, coinciding with Jackman developing a friendship with Foster, who is 50 years old.

For several months, there were whispers about Jackman and Foster being romantically involved, but they only made it official in January of the current year – a development that came three months after Foster filed for divorce from her screenwriter spouse, Ted Griffin, in October 2024.

According to a source who spoke to The Daily Mail in March, though he didn’t engage in a physical affair with Sutton, Deborra-Lee perceives that they were involved emotionally. She feels that he broke her trust.

It’s clear that Sexton believes this additional factor worsened the divorce process. In an interview with the Daily Mail, he stated that commencing a new romance prior to finalizing the settlement is usually a recipe for complications.

He often advises his clients by saying, “It’s similar to waving a red flag at a bull. Whenever I learn that someone is dating a new person, especially if it’s public knowledge, I anticipate it will intensify the conflict – except when both individuals are in fresh relationships.

During divorce cases, Sexton noted, it becomes problematic when unexpected information comes up. For instance, the legal team will inevitably perform a thorough financial examination of both parties, which may uncover unpleasant facts.

He mentioned that during divorces, there’s a compulsory disclosure of specific financial details. Consequently, in the course of this exchange, questions might arise such as, “What is this expense about? When did you last stay at that hotel? We often dined at that restaurant. When was your last visit?

It’s a charming restaurant that could make someone think of a romantic getaway. Sometimes, people might be surprised to find out you were in Paris over the weekend, assuming you were working on set instead.”

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It’s important to acknowledge that everyone can experience feelings of contempt and bitterness, which unfortunately can be a common part of the process leading up to a divorce.

As a lifestyle advisor, I’d like to share some insights about parting ways in any relationship, be it romantic or otherwise. It’s not merely a financial dissection of the union, but essentially a separation. And when we separate, unexpected events occur and emotions can get wounded.

In the instance of Jackman and Furness, the situation became notably intricate due to the apparent absence of a prenuptial agreement.

Over the course of our married life together, my financial situation has significantly improved, largely due to my role as Wolverine in the Marvel blockbuster comic series. Today, I can proudly say that my net worth is approximately $380 million, a figure that was unimaginable when we first met.

This year, a source shared with The Daily Mail that Furness and Jackman had been considering filing for divorce for some time, but had delayed due to the difficulty in reaching a consensus on how to distribute their possessions, as they lacked a prenuptial agreement.

Without a prenuptial agreement, the divorce process could potentially drag on longer and become more contentious, according to Sexton. He explains that having a prenup makes the division of assets during a divorce much smoother because it clearly specifies what belongs to each party individually and outlines the methods for dividing marital property.

Without one, relations can quickly sour.

Sexton stated that no one has ever visited his office for a consultation expressing a desire for their experience to be costly, lengthy, distressing, tumultuous, and harmful – with the intention of causing lasting emotional and financial damage.

‘Everyone comes in and says the same thing, ‘I want to be fair.”

‘The difficulty lies in the fact that both spouses are consulting separate attorneys, and while they both claim to want fairness, their interpretations of what constitutes fairness differ significantly. This discrepancy seems to be the main source of challenge.’

And that’s where the rot sets in.

He remarked, ‘They were once deeply connected. Now, that connection seems to have been transformed into something potentially harmful or destructive.’

Despite ongoing disagreements over the past two years since announcing their separation in 2023, Jackman and Furness are said to have reached a resolution. A judge’s signature is reportedly all that remains before the settlement becomes official.

If Sexton offers some guidance to Furness and Jackman, it’s to steer clear of more dirt-throwing and unkind behavior.

In simpler terms, he suggested that seeking revenge in a divorce by bringing up past infidelities or lies is comparable to grabbing hot embers to throw at someone else. You might succeed in hurting them, but more often than not, it’s you who ends up getting burnt.

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2025-06-04 05:50

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