Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness Split: Selling Their 'Modernist Masterpiece' Penthouse Amid Divorce

SPLIT DECISION: HUGH JACKMAN AND DEBORRA-LEE FURNESS OFFLOAD STUNNING AU$60MILLION NEW YORK APARTMENT AMID MESSY DIVORCE

In a shocking move, Hollywood power couple Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness have put their luxurious AU$60million (US$39million) New York apartment on the market, sparking speculation about the state of their relationship. The stunning five-bedroom triplex, nestled in the heart of the West Village, boasts an impressive 1000 square meters of floor space and is connected by a spiral staircase.

The penthouse, designed by renowned architect Richard Meier, features seven bathrooms, a library, private sauna, indoor gym, and a massive kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The pièce de résistance? A luxurious spa bath and dressing area in the main bedroom that occupies an entire floor.

But behind the glamour lies a tangled web of drama and heartache. The couple's decision to offload their property comes amid their highly publicized divorce, which was announced last year after 27 years of marriage. Fans have been left reeling as rumors swirl about the reasons behind their split, with some speculating that Hugh's alleged affair with Sutton Foster, his co-star in The Music Man play, may have played a role.

In a bombshell revelation, it emerged that the ex-couple had decided to split their other New York abode down the middle. Documents obtained by thescholarlynote.com revealed that they filed records with the city regarding their shares of their former love nest, marking the first public sign of their asset division.

The three-bedroom and 3.5-bathroom penthouse, which the couple purchased together for AU$32.46million (US$21.12million) in 2022, had not been listed for sale but underwent a property transfer. The paperwork revealed that Lackawanna LLC, a limited liability company used by the pair to purchase the home, transferred the penthouse to Phoenix Rising I LLC for AU$18million (US$11.7million).

The transaction was made between "relatives or former relatives," and the sale price of the property had been registered at AU$36.27million (US$23.6million), with Deborra-Lee seemingly having the property transferred to her via the shell company for just under half that sum.

But what's behind this messy divorce? According to insiders, Hugh's alleged affair with Sutton Foster has left a deep wound in Deborra-Lee's heart. In a rare public statement, she alluded to his "betrayal" since legally filing for divorce. "My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal," she wrote on thescholarlynote.com. "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."

This isn't the first time Hugh's personal life has been marred by controversy. In 2022, rumors swirled about his growing closeness with Sutton Foster during their Broadway play together.

The couple's multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio includes properties spanning across three continents. They own several luxury properties in the United States, England, and Australia, but it seems that their marriage has hit a major roadblock.

As the drama unfolds, fans are left wondering what's next for this A-list power couple. Will they find a way to reconcile or will their divorce be finalized? Only time will tell.

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