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 recent statement about "betrayal" in their marriage of 30 years.

During a Thursday appearance on the Australian radio show "Ben Fordham Live," Gus Warland, who said that he has been Jackman's best friend since they attended kindergarten together in 1973, was asked about the emotional statement that Furness released after she officially filed for divorce from the 56-year-old "X-Men" star earlier this week.

In her statement, 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."

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The Australian actress's divorce filing and comments came after the former couple announced their amicable separation after 27 years together in September 2023.

"It’s not just that statement, but just the last couple of years have been difficult," Warland said.

"No one wants anyone to go through what they’ve been through, and, of course, they go through everything publicly because of the type of people and the fame that they have," he continued.

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Warland explained that he knows both Jackman and Furness well and they had named him godfather to their first child, Oscar, 25.  The Emmy Award winner and Furness are also parents to daughter Ava, 19.

"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 said.

The TV and radio personality shared that he had recently visited Jackman, who he refers to as "Jacko."

"I was over in New York with Jacko just last month and he’s fine," Warland said. "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 possible."

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, health care coverage and medical child support. The former couple tied the knot in 1996, when Jackman was 27 and Furness was 40.

Per the filing, the couple's divorce is uncontested and will only need a judge to sign off.

She subsequently released a statement to the Daily Mail in which she said, "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 always working FOR us," Furness continued. "This belief has helped me navigate the breakdown of an almost three-decade marriage."

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"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 said 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. 

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In 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 2022 to January 2023.

Foster filed for divorce from her husband, Ted Griffin, in October after 10 years of marriage. 

Jackman and Furness announced their separation in September 2023 and shared a joint statement with People at the time.

"We have been blessed to share almost 3 decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage," they said. "Our journey now is shifting, and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth.

"Our family has been and always 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 statement either of us will make," the statement, signed "Deb and Hugh Jackman," concluded.

Clint Eastwood declared that he has no intention of slowing down as he marks his 95th birthday.

In a recent interview with the Austrian newspaper Kurier, the legendary actor and director, who turned 95 on Saturday, revealed that he is in pre-production on a new movie, dispelling rumors that 2024's "Juror #2" would be his final film.

"There’s no reason why a man can’t get better with age," he explained. "And I have much more experience today. Sure, there are directors who lose their touch at a certain age, but I’m not one of them."

Eastwood launched his acting career in 1954 when he secured a contract with Universal Pictures. He initially struggled to land roles and took on minor parts in movies, including 1955's "Tarantula" and "Revenge of the Creature" before Universal terminated his contract in 1955.

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The actor landed his breakthrough role when he was cast as Rowdy Yates in the popular TV western "Rawhide," which aired from 1959 to 1965.

Eastwood also found international stardom during the 1960s when he played The Man with No Name — a fearless gunfighter whose stoicism masked his brutality. The character appeared in director Sergio Leone's Italian westerns, popularly known as "spaghetti westerns," and included 1964's "A Fistful of Dollars"; 1965's "For a Few Dollars More," and 1966's "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly."

In 1967, the three films were released in the United States and became box office hits, establishing Eastwood as a bankable Hollywood star.

While continuing to star in Westerns including "The Outlaw Josey Wales" and "Pale Rider," Eastwood made his directorial debut in 1971 when he helmed the critically acclaimed movie "Play Misty For Me." That same year, Eastwood starred as police inspector Harry Callahan in the action-thriller "Dirty Harry." The movie was a critical and commercial success and spawned four sequels.

Eastwood received two Academy Awards in 1992, after directing and producing the classic Western "Unforgiven." 

In 1995, Eastwood co-starred with Meryl Streep in the hit romantic drama "The Bridges of Madison County," based on the novel of the same name. The role marked a departure from his usual tough-guy roles and showcased his versatility as an actor.

The California native found further success with the critical and commercial hits "Mystic River" (2003), "Million Dollar Baby" (2004) and "Letters From Iwo Jima" (2006).

At age 74, Eastwood became the oldest person ever to win the Academy Award for Best Director for "Million Dollar Baby," which also earned an Oscar for Best Picture.

A few of Eastwood's other acclaimed movies include "Gran Torino" (2008) "Invictus" (2009), "J. Edgar" (2011), "American Sniper" (2014), "Sully" (2016), "The Mule" (2018), "Richard Jewell" (2019) and "Cry Macho" (2021). 

While speaking with Kurier, Eastwood reflected on the secret behind his drive. 

"I always knew that you can get further with a positive attitude to life than with a negative one," he said. "You shouldn't see the glass as half empty. And I had that feeling when I was 25, as an aspiring actor who was contemptuously told by numerous producers that I was a failure. I even heard a little voice inside me back then that said you could do it."

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Eastwood also shared his thoughts on the current state of Hollywood movies, decrying the proliferation of sequels, remakes and franchise films.

"We live in an era of remakes and franchises," he noted. "I've shot sequels three times, but I haven't been interested in that for a long while. My philosophy is: do something new or stay at home."

Eastwood, who has been married twice and has had several long-term partners, is father to eight children including daughter Laurie, 69, daughter Kimber, 60, son Kyle, 57, daughter Alison, 53, son Scott, 39, daughter Kathryn, 37, daughter Francesca, 31, and daughter Morgan, 28.

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During his interview with Kurier, Eastwood was asked if his partners had been bothered when he worked with some of Hollywood's most beautiful actresses.

"The women in my life have always known that I won't leave them just because I flirt with other women," he said. "I am happy with my life. At a certain point, I have always been older than my wives, but I feel just as young as them, at least mentally."

"And physically I'm still doing well, so hopefully no one will have to worry about me in this regard for a long time," he added.

Eastwood also explained why he believes he has continued to find success after a career spanning seven decades.

"I didn't repeat myself, I didn't always make the same kind of film, I always tried something new," he said. "A new genre, a different role." 

"As an actor, I was still under contract with a studio, was in the old system and was therefore forced to learn something new every year," he added.  

"And that's why I'm going to work while I can still learn something or until I'm really senile."