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Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness had been one of the most celebrated Hollywood power couples for a long time. Before their surprising split in 2023, the couple were red-carpet favorites and set a high standard for every relationship. Interestingly, it was for a fortune teller’s advice, that this power couple could meet with each other.

Deborra-Lee Furness met her ex-husband for the first time on the set of the Australian limited seriesCorrelli. Across several interviews over the years, both stars have spoken highly about each other. It is weird to believe that one of the primary reasons behind this relationship is the eccentric advice of a psychic.
Mysterious forces of nature brought Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness together
WhenDeborra-Lee Furnessgave an interview at theAussies in Hollywoodpodcast, numerous tidbits about her professional and personal life were unveiled. On speaking about her relationship with the Wolverine star, theJenny Kissed Meactress shared that a fortune teller helped her to find that special one in her life.
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Following her success in the Australian filmShame, Deborra-Lee Furness wanted to try her luck in Hollywood. Sadly, things in LA proved to be very different than she thought. The presently 68-year-old was frustrated by the business there and visited a fortune teller to get some uniformity in life.
This fortune teller suggested that Furness go to Australia. The fortune teller was certain that things would not only fall into place there but she would also find someone special to lead her life with.

I literally saw a fortune teller in LA. And I met with this woman. She said, ‘You have to go to Australia. Everything comes into place there and you’re going to meet someone and you have to go’.
Surprisingly, every word of the fortune teller turned out to be true as she started to get more projects. Soon, Deborra-Lee Furness got her hands on 1995’sCorrelli, a limited series withHugh Jackmanas her co-star. Furness added thattheX-Mensuperstar instantly attracted her.

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Like Deborra-Lee Furness, Hugh Jackman confessed that he was also smitten after watching the Aussie diva for the first time. Speaking toTodayin 2018, theLoganfame shared-“I knew two weeks into meeting Deb that we were going to be together for the rest of our lives”.
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Often Hugh Jackman has praised his wife in the interviews and noted that she was the center of attraction inCorrelli. The ex-couple also enjoyed a happy married life for 27 years. As a result, the fans were immensely devastated to hear about the separation. Nonetheless, the stars confessed that it was an amicable parting of ways. In a statement toPeople, the ex-couple stated:
We have been blessed to share almost three decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage.Our journey now is shifting, and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth.

Jackman and Furness added that they have always prioritized their family and continue to do so with love and kindness. Soon after her breakup,Page Sixreported that Hugh Jackman was “very sad” and “devastated” by the split. Although the decisions made between the former couple look mutual, the fans had a hard time accepting such an end to a beautiful relationship.
Subham Mandal
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Subham Mandal is currently working as a content writer for FandomWire with an ardent interest in the world of pop culture. He has written more than 1000 articles on different spheres of modern pop culture and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. He’s also an experienced student journalist having demonstrated work experience with the Times of India. He aspires to be a column writer in the future.
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