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Hugh Jackman’s scandalous affair with a younger Broadway star during their 27-year marriage leaves his ex-wife stunned
Scandalous details about 56-year-old Hugh Jackman and his latest relationship have social media users shocked following speculation concerning the timeline of their affair and his divorce from ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness, 68.
The former couple announced the top of their marriage in September 2023, after 27 years.
Now the Australian actor has been accused of cheating on his wife with his “The Music Man” castmate, 49-year-old American actress Sutton Foster.
The conversation began in 2021 when Hugh and Sutton were filming the movie. The film was released in 2022, industry rumors suggest that the romance between the 2 will happen in 2023. At the time, the “Wolverine” actor was still married to Furness, and Foster was still married to screenwriter Ted Griffin.
Meanwhile, Foster he filed for divorce According to US Weekly two days before their anniversary on October 25, 2024, they’ve an adopted daughter, Emily, who was born in March 2017.
The same website reports that Furness liked an Instagram post by gossip blogger Tasha Lustig from her private Instagram account. Desirable disclosed information on social media about Jackman and Foster’s “soft start” to their relationship.
Lustig claimed that Jackman “blinded” his ex-wife by “eloping with his mistress.” She also added that Jackman “reportedly had an obsession with Sutton, which made Furness pay special attention to her.” She and fans in her comments say they should not fearful about Jackman’s ex-wife, who many consider will soon have her moment to shine post-divorce.
“In this case you are right. FYI, my lovely friend Deb will be glowing anytime!” – wrote British media personality Amanda de Cadenet under the post.
Another said: “I used to be very surprised that he and Debra split up. Now Sutton’s divorce is smart.
But the camaraderie was on full display online. In March 2022, Foster shared a clip of Jackman leading the forged and audience of “The Music Man” in singing “Happy Birthday to You” in celebration of her forty seventh birthday.
“Hugh Jackman is an evil, terrible and GREAT man. He had the entire audience singing to me last night,” Foster wrote in an Instagram caption.
More details concerning the alleged budding romance between Jackman and Foster were featured in one other Us Weekly. article. Their performances within the Broadway musical “The Music Man” allegedly led to infidelity.
“Hugh’s relationship is the reason for Hugh and Deb’s divorce,” a source said, citing an alleged source connected to Foster.
The source added: “A lot of people on Broadway knew about it, but we kept it a secret because they are both very nice and wonderful people. Everyone respected their privacy. But there was romance and overlap.”
Jackman and Foster are said to be “really happy now.” Despite being called “Broadway’s worst kept secret,” Furness was allegedly “the last to know” about her ex-husband’s private affair with his girlfriend.
Furness’ unnamed friend said: “(For) a woman who has been married for (27) years and then discovers that her partner has been unfaithful and untrustworthy, it is quite a devastating life experience.”
An Instagram user wrote within the comments section of Us Weekly’s Instagram page: “Oh Hugh. Simply the toughest result. Eh. Another person added: “I’ve lost respect for Hugh.”
A 3rd commenter declared: “This is tacky on so many levels. He was disloyal and disrespectful. Dot, dot, blank!”
One critic criticized Foster for allegedly disrespecting her then-spouse, writing: “They are both the same, he cheated on his wife, she cheated on her husband, after all, birds of (a) feather flock together.”
In response to Furness allegedly hitting the like button on Lustig’s post, one woman commented: “It’s the best way she doesn’t say anything and yet she speaks up. Or it may very well be a bunch of bullshit, so Hugh and Sutton, your move.
Jackman and Furness met while filming the Australian television show “Correlli” in 1995, and married in April 1996.
They have two adopted children: son Oscar Maximilian, born in May 2000, joined the family the identical yr, and daughter Ava Eliot was adopted in 2005, after being born in July.
When the 2 Australians announced their separation last yr, it seemed that it could be amicable.
“We have been blessed to spend almost thirty years together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage. Our journey is now changing and we have decided to separate to continue our individual growth,” the couple said People.
The joint statement continued: “Our family has been and always will be our top priority. We take on this next chapter with gratitude, love and kindness. We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family navigates this change in each of our lives.”
Hugh Jackman and his wife Deborra-lee are ending their marriage amicably after 27 years: https://t.co/gm5kw3nWiU pic.twitter.com/yATjZkYtAA
— People (@people) September 15, 2023
Jackman shouted out Furness multiple times on social media during their marriage. For example, on February 14, 2023, he expressed his love for the “Shame” actress.
“Happy Valentine’s Day, love. You light up the room wherever you go… Your humor, generosity, wisdom and spirit shine so brightly. I celebrate you on our 28th Valentine’s Day together. I love you,” Jackman captioned a photo with his then-wife.
In April 2023, the “Deadpool and Wolverine” actor praised Furness for her laughter, spirit, generosity, humor, sass, courage and loyalty in one other celebratory post on Instagram on the occasion of their twenty seventh wedding anniversary.
However, this yr it’s unclear whether he spent Valentine’s Day 2024 alone or with Sutton. However, it seems that social media users discovered about all of the juicy details of Jackman’s latest relationship, prompting him to limit comments on all of his Instagram posts.