Deborra-Lee Furness shocked the world when she announced her split from long-time husband Hugh Jackman in September.
And on Tuesday, the actress shook off the stress of her divorce as she stepped out in style for the Sydney premiere of her new film, Force of Nature: The Dry 2.
The 68-year-old looked every inch the major movie star in a figure-hugging black gown with stylish square shoulder pads.
Her short blonde hair was styled in a trendy pixie cut and her lips were painted an alluring shade of pink.
She kept the entire look simple and elegant, but added some diamond and ruby earrings for a splash of luxury.
Deborra-Lee Furness shook off the stress of her divorce as she stepped out in style for the Sydney premiere of her new film Force of Nature: The Dry 2 on Tuesday
Deborra-Lee couldn’t wipe the smile from her face as she proudly posed for photos and worked the red carpet.
She was joined by her strapping co-star Eric Bana, who proved to be the perfect accessory for the newly-single starlet.
The 6’2″ Hulk hunk was every bit the ultimate gentleman as he stood by Furness and and addressed the baying media and fans nearby.
The 68-year-old looked every inch the major movie star in a figure-hugging black gown with stylish square shoulder pads
Deborra-Lee couldn’t wipe the smile from her face as she proudly posed for photos and worked the red carpet
According to Woman’s Day, the pair quickly became pals while working on the set of Force of Nature: The Dry 2 together.
‘She and Eric had a great time filming and were set buddies from day one. She’s getting a real kick out of co-starring with him,’ an ‘insider’ allegedly told the publication.
‘Having Eric around on her first foray into acting in a long time was a huge comfort to her.’
The source went on to say Deborra-Lee found Eric, 55, ‘funny and handsome’, while the actor was impressed by her acting talent.
Her short blonde hair was styled in a trendy pixie cut and her lips were painted an alluring shade of pink
She kept the entire look simple and elegant, but added some diamond and ruby earrings for a splash of luxury
Eric is happily married to his long-time wife Rebecca Gleeson.
It comes after Deborra-Lee shared a very telling message about her split from Hugh on her T-shirt as she stepped out in Bondi on Sunday.
She proudly donned a white shirt with ‘S**T HAPPENS written in bold lettering across the front.
The Correlli actress and Wolverine star ended their 27-year marriage last year, with the former couple announcing their shock split in September.
Deborra-Lee was joined by her strapping co-star Eric Bana, who proved to be the perfect accessory for the newly-single starlet
The 6’2″ Hulk hunk was every bit the ultimate gentleman as he stood by Furness and and addressed the baying media and fans nearby
Delivering the news with a united front, they told their fans they separated ‘to pursue our individual growth’.
‘We have been blessed to share almost three decades together in a wonderful, loving marriage,’ the couple said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE.
‘Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth.’
The pair tied the knot in 1996 after crossing paths on the set of Correlli in 1995, and share two adopted children: son Oscar, 23, and daughter Ava, 18.
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