The mortifying moment that left newly-single Deborra-Lee Furness stunned during live interview following split with Hugh Jackman
Deborra-Lee Furness walked the red carpet on Tuesday to promote her new film Force of Nature: The Dry 2 in Sydney.
The role marks a career comeback for the veteran actress, 68, who split from husband Hugh Jackman last September.
Unfortunately, Furness was caught in an incredibly awkward moment while conducting a live interview with The Project during the premiere.
As Furness and co-star Jacqueline McKenzie chatted with The Project’s Waleed Aly via a live feed, they were joined by an unexpected guest.
Actress Sisi Stringer, who also appears in the film, crashed the interview to greet a stunned Deborra-Lee.
Deborra-Lee Furness (right) was caught in an awkward moment at the premiere of her new film in Sydney on Tuesday. (Pictured with Jacqueline McKenzie)
‘Hi!’ Deborra-Lee exclaimed, as Sisi awkwardly tried to rest her head on the star’s shoulder.
Seemingly mortified, Sisi quickly apologized when she realized Deborra-Lee was in the middle of a live interview before rushing off.
Back in the Channel 10 studio, presenter Waleed joked: ‘No, you can just catch up!’
As she walked the red carpet at the premiere, the 68-year-old looked every bit the big movie star in a figure-hugging black dress with stylish square shoulder pads.
Her short blonde hair was styled in a trendy pixie cut and her lips were painted a seductive shade of pink.
Actress Sisi Stringer (far right), who also appears in the film, crashed Deborra-Lee’s live interview
Seemingly mortified, Sisi quickly apologized when she realized Deborra-Lee was in the middle of a live interview before running away.
She kept the whole look simple and elegant, but added some diamond and ruby earrings for a touch of luxury.
Deborra-Lee and Wolverine star Hugh ended their 27-year marriage last year, with the former couple announcing their shock split in September.
They broke the news with a united front, telling their fans that they were parting ways “to pursue our individual growth.”
Stringer appears in the thriller alongside Furness and lead actor Eric Bana
“We are blessed to have had a beautiful, loving marriage together for almost three decades,” the couple said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE.
“Our journey is now changing and we have decided to part ways to pursue our individual growth.”
The couple married in 1996 after crossing paths on the set of Correlli in 1995, and share two adopted children: son Oscar, 23, and daughter Ava, 18.