Hugh Jackman's friend says actor is 'moving on with his life' after Deborra-Lee Furness' 'betrayal' statement

Hugh Jackman's longtime friend is sharing an update on how the actor is handling his divorce from his ex Deborra-Lee Furness and her current message about betrayal in their marriage of years During a Thursday appearance on the Australian radio show Ben Fordham Live Gus Warland who mentioned that he has been Jackman's best friend since they attended kindergarten together in was petitioned about the emotional message that Furness issued after she officially filed for divorce from the -year-old X-Men star earlier this week In her message Furness spoke out about navigating the breakdown of an almost three-decade marriage and the traumatic journey of betrayal adding that it's a profound wound that cuts deep HUGH JACKMAN'S EX SPEAKS OUT ON 'TRAUMATIC JOURNEY OF BETRAYAL' AS SHE FILES FOR DIVORCEThe Australian actress's divorce filing and comments came after the former couple reported their amicable separation after years together in September It s not just that announcement but just the last couple of years have been formidable Warland noted No one wants anyone to go through what they ve been through and of lesson they go through everything publicly because of the type of people and the fame that they have he continued HUGH JACKMAN'S CRUSH ON DEBORRA-LEE FURNESS TURNED INTO -YEAR ROMANCE STAR ONCE TALKED HER OUT OF LEAVING Warland explained that he knows both Jackman and Furness well and they had named him godfather to their first child Oscar The Emmy Award winner and Furness are also parents to daughter Ava One thing that I ve been really strict on or disciplined on not just for me but a whole lot of other mates that love them both is to let them do what they've had to do Warland explained The TV and radio personality shared that he had of late visited Jackman who he refers to as Jacko I was over in New York with Jacko just last month and he s fine Warland stated He is going along well He s moving on with his life and I hope that Deb does as well It's a long long time that they were together and they've got two beautiful kids together so I just go to the kids and go what can we do to make sure that they're going to get through this as well as practicable Furness officially filed for divorce from Jackman in New York on Tuesday According to People Furness' lawyer also submitted filings related to the duo's settlement wellbeing care coverage and biological child assistance The former couple tied the knot in when Jackman was and Furness was Per the filing the couple's divorce is uncontested and will only need a judge to sign off She subsequently disclosed a announcement to the Daily Mail in which she disclosed My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal '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 dependably working FOR us Furness continued This belief has helped me address the breakdown of an almost three-decade marriage LIKE WHAT YOU RE READING CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Even when we are presented with apparent adversity it is leading us to our greatest good our true purpose It can hurt but in the long run returning to yourself and living within your own integrity values and boundaries is liberation and freedom Furness revealed her main take away from her divorce is that none of this is personal We are all on our individual journeys and I believe that the relationships in our lives are not random We are drawn to people we invite them in in order to learn our lessons and to recognize and heal the broken parts of ourselves I remain grateful Furness concluded CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERIn January Jackman and his former Music Man co-star Sutton Foster sparked romance rumors when they were spotted holding hands while going out to dinner in Los Angeles Jackman played conman Harold Hill while Foster played his love interest Marian Paroo in the Broadway revival of the musical which ran from February to January Foster filed for divorce from her husband Ted Griffin in October after years of marriage Jackman and Furness released their separation in September and shared a joint comment with People at the time We have been fortunate to share almost decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful loving marriage they stated Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual improvement Our family has been and dependably will be our highest priority We undertake this next chapter with gratitude love and kindness We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family navigates this transition in all of our lives This is the sole announcement either of us will make the comment signed Deb and Hugh Jackman concluded