Hugh Jackman’s Ex-Wife Deborra-Lee Furness Speaks Out on ‘Betrayal’ as Star Dates Sutton Foster
(Updated June 3, 2024) – The already surprising split of Hollywood couple Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness has taken a dramatic turn. After 27 years of marriage, the pair announced their separation in September 2023, initially appearing amicable.However, recent statements from Furness suggest a deeper, more painful reason for the divorce: betrayal.
This revelation comes as Jackman, 56, has publicly confirmed his relationship wiht broadway star sutton Foster, 50, sparking further scrutiny of the split.
What sparked the new claims?
Deborra-lee Furness released a statement hinting at infidelity, describing her experience with “betrayal” in the wake of the divorce. An insider revealed to MailOnline that jackman was “extremely disappointed” by the statement, filed shortly after Furness initiated divorce proceedings.
The timing is particularly poignant, as Jackman appears to be moving forward with Foster, with reports suggesting the couple are considering moving in together.
(Image: Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster at a red carpet event posing with their arms around each other. Hugh is wearing a black suit and Sutton is wearing an orange gown. caption: Hugh Jackman confirmed earlier this year he was dating Tony Award-winning star Sutton Foster.)
Who is Sutton Foster?
Hugh Jackman confirmed his romance with Sutton Foster in January 2024, approximately 16 months after announcing his separation from Furness. Foster is a celebrated Broadway actress, known for her roles in Anything Goes, violet, and The Music Man – the latter being where she and Jackman first connected.
(Image: Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster at the 75th Annual tony Awards. caption: It is indeed thought they met while starring in The music Man together in 2022.)
the pair reportedly bonded while starring in The Music Man in 2022, with Foster praising Jackman as “one of the greatest guys ever” and an “unbelievable costar” in a June 2024 interview with people.Interestingly, Foster herself recently navigated a divorce, filing for separation from screenwriter Ted Griffin in October 2024 after 10 years of marriage.
A Timeline of Events:
September 2023: Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness announce their separation.
January 2024: Hugh Jackman confirms his relationship with sutton Foster.
May 2024: Deborra-Lee Furness releases a statement referencing “betrayal.”
June 2024: Reports surface of Jackman and Foster potentially moving in together.
The Fallout & what It Means
Furness’s statement throws a wrench into the narrative of a mutual and peaceful separation. While the exact nature of the “betrayal” remains unconfirmed, the implication of infidelity has undoubtedly added a
