Family and friends reveal fear for Hugh Jackman following divorce from Deborah Leigh-Furness: 'He's lost out there'

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He split from his wife Deborah-Lee Furness a year ago after 27 years of marriage.

And family and friends are said to be 'concerned' Hugh Jackman56.

The Australian actor is putting the finishing touches on his tell-all memoir, which promises to drop major bombshells about his career, and a close friend says he's terrified of opening up.

“He's nervous because he's always hiding behind his characters or his family,” a source told Woman's Day.

'He's never felt like this real tough guy he's made himself out to be, and he's worried that his natural-born unattractiveness will ruin his image,' they added, acknowledging that many in Huck's circle worry about him.

'Honestly, we're all a bit worried about him. He was so focused on Deb and the kids and making sure they were all taken care of in this divorce that he got lost there.

Fans have been speculating about what the big reveal in the memoir will be, and a source has claimed that Hugh is feeling more comfortable with ex-wife Deborah, 68, as things have settled down.

'A lot of explaining to do! She's in a very comfortable situation with Depp now… they have a comfortable and supportive friendship now and they're both very happy,' said a family friend.

Family and friends have been 'worried' about Hugh Jackman lately, sources close to him have revealed. Picture

Hugh split from his wife Deborah-Lee a year ago after 27 years of marriage.

Hugh split from his wife Deborah-Lee a year ago after 27 years of marriage.

Hugh has been leading a single life since ending his marriage last year.

They announced their separation in a joint statement on September 15, 2023.

'We have been blessed to share almost 3 decades of a wonderful, loving marriage together as husband and wife,' they wrote.

'Honestly, we're all a bit worried about him. He's been so focused on Deb and the kids and making sure they're all taken care of in this divorce that he's lost there,' a source said.

'Honestly, we're all a bit worried about him. He's been so focused on Deb and the kids and making sure they're all taken care of in this divorce that he's lost there,' a source said.

'Now that our journey is changing, we have decided to part ways to pursue our personal growth.

'Our family will always be our highest priority. We take on this next chapter with gratitude, love and grace.

As our family navigates this transition in all of our lives, we greatly appreciate your understanding of respecting our privacy.

'Depp and Hugh Jackman' signed the statement. And, 'This is the only statement we both make.'

They tied the knot on April 11, 1996, less than a year after they met, saying 'I do' at a Melbourne church. He was 27 then, she was 41.

Hugh and Deb share two children together: Oscar, 24, and Ava, 19.