Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness are reportedly heading for a full-blown literary showdown after their headline-making divorce. The once-golden Hollywood couple, who finalized their split in June, are said to be racing to publish rival tell-all memoirs—each ready to share their version of how their 27-year marriage came undone.
Sources tell RadarOnline.com that both stars have quietly been working on their own books, and now the publishing industry is in a frenzy. Multiple houses are reportedly fighting for the rights, especially to Deborra-Lee’s story, which insiders are describing as “raw, emotional, and ready to detonate.”
At 70, the Australian actress and producer seems ready to step out of Jackman’s shadow and into the spotlight, offering her long-awaited perspective on nearly three decades beside one of Hollywood’s most beloved leading men. Insiders say her memoir could pull back the curtain on the pressures, insecurities, and secrets that built—and ultimately broke—their relationship. Publishers are calling it a “tattletale tome” destined to become a bestseller the moment it hits shelves.
But Jackman, 57, isn’t staying quiet either. He reportedly began working on his own memoir two years ago, right around the time the couple’s marriage began to falter. With a major head start, he’s said to be crafting what one insider called a “breakup bestseller,” one that could potentially beat Deborra-Lee’s version to bookstores. “Nobody knows how far they’ll go,” the source added. “Will they stay classy, or will they finally air the dirty laundry everyone’s curious about?”
Their split timeline only adds more fuel to the fire. Deborra-Lee filed for divorce in May 2025, and by June it was finalized—an unusually fast ending for such a long marriage. Now, with both racing to publish, it’s clear neither wants to lose control of their story or let the other define their legacy.
For years, Hugh and Deborra-Lee were seen as Hollywood’s most unshakable couple, admired for their loyalty and affection amid the industry’s chaos. But now, their once-perfect image may be about to take a major hit. As their dueling memoirs near release, fans and insiders alike are bracing for drama, revelations, and possibly the end of one of Tinseltown’s most cherished love stories.
