When Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness first announced that they were splitting up after 27 years of marriage, the world was shocked yet understanding. After all, they’d had a pretty good innings, especially for a celebrity couple. But when Furness came out with an absolutely scathing statement following the official divorce filing this week, the gossip world went into overdrive.
new BrightcovePlayer('6103636748001', '1656287865355575363', 'zf2tqmk2', 'brightcove-video-player-e0956b59fd');Now, one of Jackman’s oldest childhood friends has spoken out about the statement and what the relationship has been like behind closed doors over the last few years. “It’s not just that statement, but just the last couple of years have been difficult,” Aussie media personality Gus Worland said on 2GB’s Ben Fordham Live. “No one wants anyone to go through what they’ve been through, and, of course, they go through everything publicly because of the type of people and the fame that they have.
”Gus Worland and Hugh Jackman are lifelong friends. (Image: Foxtel) Worland has been friends with Jackman ever since they met in kindergarten. “One thing I have been really strict on is to let Hugh and Deborra-Lee do what they have had to do,” Worland continued.
“I was over in New York with him last month and he is fine. He is going along well.“He is moving on with his life.
I hope Deb does as well. They were together for 30 years and have two beautiful kids together.” READ M.