Hugh Jackman rebuilding communication with his former wife Deborra-Lee Furness is underway, as the two ex-partners work towards renewed friendship five months after their divorce. The pair, known for prioritizing family through their 27-year marriage, are reportedly reconnecting after a period of heightened emotional strain and separation.
Jackman and Furness Take First Steps Toward Friendship
Reports indicate that Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness have started mending their relationship, shifting from tense business discussions to more personal exchanges. According to a source close to the situation,
“They have been slowly rebuilding communication the last couple of months,”
the insider shared. Another source added,
“It was so difficult when they were dealing with business stuff. It was tense. Now it has shifted toward more emotional closure.”
The journey towards reconciliation began after they resolved their legal matters. In recent weeks, Jackman and Furness have arranged several meetings to address unresolved issues. As described by someone familiar with their discussions,
“The groundwork began after they wrapped legal filings, and that was helpful so they could have a meaningful dialogue to figure out a way to move forward,”
the source explained. This progress is said to be the most significant since their separation.
“The recent progress is the most substantial in a positive direction since the split.”
Early Tensions and Emotional Strain
The split between the couple was not without turmoil. Reports surfaced that Jackman was romantically linked to his The Music Man co-star Sutton Foster prior to the divorce’s finalization. When Furness initiated divorce proceedings in May, she publicly referred to the experience as a “traumatic journey of betrayal.” An insider later confirmed that her statement referenced Jackman’s alleged affair.
“The situation was hard for both of them,”
one insider said. The same source went on,
“Lawyers were telling them not to speak, so there was distance. [Furness] really wanted clarity and accountability, and it wasn’t about the money.”
Moving Forward with Understanding
According to those close to the former couple, their recent willingness to communicate openly was considered only “a matter of time.” Friends and confidants hope the relationship will remain cordial, given the deep shared history between Jackman and Furness. Speaking on the matter, one individual observed that the two
“spent such a significant part of their life together,.. so it has been hard on Hugh and difficult for him.”
Despite the end of their romantic partnership,
“they didn’t work as a couple,”
but the Marvel actor
“still wants to be a part of her life.”
As they both adjust to their new realities, the former couple is focusing on emotional closure and healthier communication, setting an example of dignity and maturity in the aftermath of a high-profile separation.
