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In the midst of their divorce proceedings, Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness have reached an agreement to divide their staggering $387 million fortune, including an extensive real estate empire in several countries such as the United States, England and Australia, including multimillion-dollar penthouses, an estate in the Hamptons and a retreat in Bondi Beach.
Sources close to the couple confirmed that the divorce is "undisputed" and that all that is needed is the approval of a judge after lengthy negotiations over money and assets. It has even been mentioned that Deborra filed the complaint in New York on May 23 and that, according to the documents filed, everything has been settled behind the scenes.
What are the properties at stake with the divorce?
Among the properties now divided is a luxurious three-story condominium in New York City's Chelsea neighborhood, which the couple bought in 2008 for $21 million. The five-bedroom home was put on the market for just over $38 million in 2022, after they acquired a stylish penthouse in London for $21.25 million.Jackman has retained the New York property, which is now believed to be his home as his new girlfriend, Broadway actress Sutton Foster. The actor is also expected to take possession of his luxurious home in Bondi Beach. In addition to the properties, there is a notice about the continuation of extensive health care coverage for both the policyholders and their children.
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness
Deborra, who has two adopted children with the Wolverine actor, received a "considerable alimony payment", according to a close source, who said that there will be no "drama" in ending their 27-year marriage. "An agreement was reached that Deborra is happy with, which includes a generous alimony payment."
When they married, they thought it would be forever. At the time, neither of them expected that Hugh's career would be as successful as it has been. The couple met in 1995 on the Australian television show Correlli, when she was a big star and he was enjoying his first role fresh out of drama school. They married in Melbourne, Australia, in April 1996 before adopting their son Oscar, now 24, in 2000. Five years later they completed their family unit when they adopted their daughter Ava, now 19.