Star Split: Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness Divide $24M Penthouse Amid Divorce Drama
Wolverine Star Hugh Jackman and His Longtime Wife Deborra-Lee Furness Engage in Dirty Divorce Battle Over $24M Manhattan Penthouse
The glamour of Hollywood has hit rock bottom as actor Hugh Jackman, 56, and his estranged wife Deborra-Lee Furness, 69, engage in a vicious battle over their prized $24 million Manhattan penthouse. The high-profile couple's messy divorce has left fans stunned and gossipmongers salivating for more.
According to documents obtained by thescholarlynote.com, Jackman and Furness have begun dividing up their properties and assets after their acrimonious split following what Furness has dubbed Jackman's "betrayal." As they sort out their $387 million fortune, the exes have made a crucial decision - splitting their ritzy Manhattan penthouse down the middle.
The stunning three-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom abode was purchased by the power couple in 2022 for $21.12 million and had not been listed for sale. However, records show that Lackawanna LLC, the shell company used to buy the property, transferred the penthouse to Phoenix Rising I LLC for a staggering $11.7 million - roughly half of its original price.
The paperwork reveals that Furness's new company, Phoenix Rising I LLC, has a Beverly Hills address shared with the pair's longtime legal advisors at Grant Tani Barash & Altman Inc. This raises eyebrows as it appears Furness is using her shell company to gain control over part of their combined wealth.
But what sparked this bitter battle? Insiders claim that Jackman's alleged affair with his The Music Man co-star Sutton Foster may have been the catalyst for the couple's demise. Although neither party has publicly confirmed these rumors, Furness hinted at a deeper issue in her statement to thescholarlynote.com last month.
"My heart and compassion go out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal," she wrote. "It's a profound wound that cuts deep... However, I believe in a higher power and that God/the universe is always working FOR us."
Furness continued to shed light on her perspective, stating, "This belief has helped me navigate the breakdown of an almost three-decade marriage." She stressed that she had gained valuable knowledge from this experience and emphasized the importance of living within one's own integrity, values, and boundaries.
However, the question remains: what exactly went wrong in their seemingly perfect marriage? Fans can't help but wonder if Jackman's growing close to his Broadway co-star was just a mere coincidence or a deliberate attempt to rekindle old flames.
The glamorous duo has accumulated an impressive portfolio of multimillion-dollar properties across three continents. They own several luxury homes in the United States, England, and Australia, including a second New York City property - a triplex unit on Perry Street - valued at $38.9 million. Jackman and Furness purchased this stunning 11,000-square-foot home back in 2010 but took it off the market after multiple price cuts failed to secure a buyer.
Their current Manhattan penthouse, nestled in a Jean Nouvel-designed building, boasts breathtaking views of the Hudson River and Manhattan skyline. This opulent pad features a private elevator entrance, floor-to-ceiling windows spanning over 14 feet high, and an expansive rooftop terrace with an outdoor kitchen - perfect for entertaining.
As the battle between Jackman and Furness continues to unfold, one thing is certain: their combined wealth will be sliced in two. The question remains: what's next for these Hollywood heavyweights? Will they come out stronger on the other side or forever be divided by this messy divorce?
Stay tuned for more updates as thescholarlynote.com delivers you the juiciest details of the Jackman-Furness divorce saga!
