Deborra-Lee Furness knows she is not alone.

Just days after filing for divorce from estranged husband Hugh Jackman on May 23, Furness has broken her silence on the decision to legally separate from the person with whom she shared an almost three-decade marriage.

“'My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal,” she said in a statement toThe Daily Mail on May 27. “It’s a profound wound that cuts deep, however I believe in a higher power and that God/the universe, whatever you relate to as your guidance, is always working FOR us.”

She added that the belief has helped her navigate the end of her relationship—with the pair separating in 2023—and that she’s gained both knowledge and wisdom during this period of her life.

“Even when we are presented with apparent adversity, it is leading us to our greatest good, our true purpose,” the 69-year-old continued. “It can hurt, but in the long run, returning to yourself and living within your own integrity, values and boundaries is liberation and freedom.”

Furness concluded with the sentiment that a person’s relationships “are not random,” adding, “We are drawn to people, we invite them in, in order to learn our lessons and to recognize and heal the broken parts of ourselves...I remain grateful.”

E! News has reached out to reps for both Furness and Jackman for comment but has not yet heard back.

Furness filed for divorce from the Wolverine actor—with the petition obtained by E! News indicating the terms of their divorce have already been decided—almost two years after the former couple announced their separation.

"We have been blessed to share almost 3 decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage," the pair—who wed in 1996 after meeting on the et of an Australian TV series—told People in September 2023. "Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth."

Furness and Jackman—who share kids Oscar, 24, and Ava, 19—added, “Our family has been and always will be our highest priority. We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness.”

In the time since his split with Furness, Jackman began dating longtime friend and Broadway costar Sutton Foster, whose marriage to Ted Griffin ended in October 2024.

While Furness has not publicly dated since her split from Jackman, she’s focused on her own personal growth.

"[I learned] that I'm strong and resilient," she told People in May 2024. "And that I—we are all a constant evolution."

For a look back at Jackman and Furness’ time together, keep reading.

The Sydney-born actors first met in 1995 on the set of the Australian TV series Correlli.

After a few drinks one night, Hugh admitted to his costar thathe was crushing on her—as was the rest of the crew.

To his pleasant surprise, Deborra returned the sentiment. Somehow, we are not surprised.

The pair were all smiles in 1997, about a year after they tied the knot.

The two embraced each other during a sweet moment.

Not long after their 10th wedding anniversary, the Australian stars were still hot for each other.

Deborra and daughter Ava Eliot and son Oscar Maximillian supported Hugh at his handprint and footprint ceremony in Hollywood in 2009.

Deborra and her kids were proud to cheer Hugh on at the ceremony at Grauman's Chinese Theatre.

The family posed with Vivica A. Fox at the 7th annual Istar Charity Shootout at NYC's Madison Square Garden in 2009.

The then-couple attended the EE British Academy Film Awards at The Royal Opera House in 2013. 

The classy couple were dressed to the nines at the 2014 Met Gala.

The family enjoyed quality time at Disneyland. 

Deborra was Hugh's date at the Eddie the Eagle premiere in Sydney in 2016. 

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