Australian actress Deborra-Lee Furness discussed her life post-separation from Hugh Jackman and her return to acting at a special screening in New York last week. The couple, who had been married for 27 years, announced their separation in September 2023, stating their intent to pursue individual growth.
During the New York event for her latest film, "Force of Nature: The Dry 2," Furness, aged 68, expressed her ongoing personal strength and resilience. She revealed she is developing a script with Rebecca Rigg, which she plans to direct and act in, and hinted at possible future projects revisiting past characters.
Furness and Jackman have two adopted children, Oscar, 23, and Ava, 18, who are supportive of their mother’s artistic pursuits. "Force of Nature," a sequel to the successful Australian film "The Dry," continues the murder mystery narrative and was shot in Victoria in 2022. The film is directed by Robert Connolly and based on a novel by Jane Harper. Furness had previously paused her acting career, with her last notable appearance being in the mini-series "Hyde & Seek" in 2016.