A Channel Seven star has exposed a wild theory about Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness’ split just days after the Australian couple announced the end of their marriage.
Cooper Lawrence, an American TV channel, appeared on the breakfast show to discuss the couple’s split and what went wrong.
The radio host shared an interesting insight into why Hugh and Deborra-Lee might have split.
She thinks the couple could have waited until their son Oscar and daughter Ava were old enough to avoid a complicated custody battle.
“Here’s my theory: Oscar is 23 and Ava is 18. So I think they were waiting until the kids were old enough that they could separate amicably and not worry about custody or how much money everyone is going to pay every month,” she told hosts Matt Shirvington and Natalie Barr.
“When you separate the kids and they’re young, that’s what usually ruins a divorce.
“They don’t have to worry about that because the kids are older. So now they can just divide their several millions and divide all their properties.
Cooper added to the theory and believed that Hugh and Deborra-Lee had already started to divide their property portfolio after putting their “dream” home on the rental market in January.
A Channel Seven star has given a wild theory about Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness’ split just days after the Australian couple announced the end of their marriage.
US TV’s Cooper Lawrence (right) appeared on the breakfast show to discuss the couple’s split and what went wrong.
She also discussed the time they downsized from their $54.2 million triplex apartment in New York City for a smaller place in Chelsea.
“For a while on the Broadway stage there was a rumor that there might be something going on in this marriage and people were like, ‘Hmm, that’s a little strange.'” Cooper continued.
“As soon as they sold their three-story apartment – their giant apartment that the kids grew up in – and downsized… and then shipped a bunch of furniture to Sydney, they were like, ‘ Hmm, what’s really going on here? ?”
She thinks the couple could have waited until their son Oscar and daughter Ava were old enough to avoid a complicated custody battle.
Cooper added to the theory and believed that Hugh and Deborra-Lee had already started dividing their property portfolio before going their separate ways.
Hugh and Deborra-Lee announced their shock split after 27 years of marriage this weekend.
On Friday, they released a joint statement confirming their marriage was over.
“We have been fortunate to share nearly three decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful and loving marriage,” they said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE.
Jackman and Furness, who are 13 years older, celebrated their 27th anniversary in April this year
“Our journey is now changing and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth,” the couple shared as the reason for ending their marriage.
“Our family has been and always will be our highest priority,” the statement continued. “We embark on this next chapter with gratitude, love and kindness.”
They also added, “We greatly appreciate your understanding of respecting our privacy as our family navigates this transition in all of our lives.”
The Australian couple share two adult children: son Oscar, 23, and daughter Ava, 18.
The couple, photographed in 1997 in Australia, announced their separation on Friday.
Jackman briefly spoke to paparazzi on the street Saturday and admitted that he and his soon-to-be ex-wife were struggling with their separation.
As he walked down the street, he revealed that “it’s a tough time,” but refused to discuss the breakup further.
Last April, the couple had just celebrated their anniversary and Jackman posted a heartfelt tribute to his wife on Instagram.
“I love you Deb. Today is our 27th wedding anniversary. 27 years! I love you so much,” the actor wrote in his caption.
“Together we created a beautiful family. And life. Your laughter, your wit, your generosity, your humor, your insolence, your courage and your loyalty are an incredible gift to me. I love you with all my heart,” he shared in a heartfelt message.
Jackman briefly spoke to paparazzi on the street Saturday and admitted that he and his soon-to-be ex-wife were struggling with their separation.
