Highlights
- Hugh Jackman is determined to win back his estranged wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, after feeling isolated during the holidays without her.
- Deborra does not appear to be interested in reconciling and wants to prioritize her own happiness.
- Witnesses at a funeral have confirmed Hugh's intent to win Deborra back, but she remains distant and he will need to use all his charm as an international star.
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness shocked fans in 2023 with the announcement of their divorce following more than 20 years of marriage. However, a reconciliation may be on the horizon in the new year, as a recent report says Hugh is determined to win his estranged wife back.
Speaking to Radar Online, a source claims that Hugh felt particularly isolated during the holidays after spending them without Furness for the first time in nearly three decades, which has apparently given him hope they can work through things.
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Nevertheless, Deborra doesn’t necessarily appear to be on the same page. The insider explains that while she has love for him, she’s not interested in continuing on with their marriage.
"Without a doubt, she misses him. You don't just stop loving someone," they continued. "However, she also has to love herself and do what is right for her — not him."
A similar report from The National Enquirer claims the estranged couple – who haven’t finalized their divorce – had a run-in at the funeral of their mutual friend and Australian Bill Granger. Witnesses at the funeral told the publication that Hugh seemed to be visibly missing Deborra and confirmed his intent to win her back.
"Deborra was moved — but remained distant," the source said. "One thing is for sure — Hugh is going to have to summon all the charm he used to become a beloved international star to win her back."
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"Our family has been and always will be our highest priority. We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness,” the parents-of-two continued. “We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family navigates this transition in all of our lives."
"This is the sole statement either of us will make,” they added.
Hugh Seems To Be More Sad About The Divorce Than Deborra
Even though the pair said their decision to divorce was mutual, reports have implied that Hugh was more heartbroken by the split, which backs up claims that he’s working towards a reconciliation.
"Hugh and Debs want everyone to believe it was a carefully thought-out, mutual decision to divorce, but the truth is this is the last thing he wanted and he's totally heartsick," a source said last year as the exes geared up to divide their $180 million fortune.
"The guy adored his wife," they went on. "She was the center of his entire world and he's totally lost without her."
Hugh and Deborra first met on the set of the Australian TV show Correlli in 1995. The couple got married on April 11, 1996, and they adopted two children together, Oscar Maximillian and Ava Eliot.
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