TOTTIE TELLS ALL 'MY DEAR DEB DESERVED BETTER'

Longtime pal Tottie Goldsmith reveals details of Deb's betrayal

- Jenny Brown.

Throughout her shock split from Hugh Jackman, whispers of his infidelity and their messy divorce settlement, Deborra-lee Furness has remained dignified and discreet. Only breaking her silence in May to speak of her “traumatic journey of betrayal”, Deborra-lee’s loyal network of friends and loved ones have stayed tight-lipped as they’ve closed ranks around her – until now, as longtime pal Tottie Goldsmith reveals the 69-year-old actress’ rocky road to recovery.

“It’s been a very, very tough few years for her – extraordinarily painful,” Tottie, 62, tells Woman’s Day. “Yet she stayed silent which is always very difficult, especially when everything played out in public. She’s been so graceful, that’s the word, dignified and classy.”

SHOCKED BY THE SPLIT