Hugh Jackman’s ex-wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, has addressed the recent news surrounding his new relationship with Sutton Foster in her own manner. Sources confirmed to Us Weekly that the 56-year-old Jackman and 49-year-old Foster are now officially in a romantic relationship. Speculation about their connection began circulating late last month when gossip columnist Tasha Lustig claimed that Jackman had “blindsided” Furness, 68, by revealing his relationship with Foster.
Furness appeared to acknowledge the claims after liking a post on her private Instagram account regarding the news. This “like” was seen by Us Weekly, which confirmed its authenticity, although it is only visible to those Furness follows on the platform. She has a selective following, with close to 400 followers on her account.
Additionally, a close friend of Furness, media personality Amanda de Cadenet, expressed her support in a comment, hinting that Furness is on the verge of a significant personal resurgence: “You are on point with this one. My beloved friend Deb is about to have her glow up any moment fyi!”
Furness and Jackman were together for nearly three decades after meeting on the set of the Australian TV series “Correlli” in 1995. They announced their separation in September 2023, stating in a joint statement, “We have been blessed to share almost 3 decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage. Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth.”
Recent reports suggest that Jackman’s relationship with Foster may have influenced the separation, with sources indicating that there was overlap during his marriage to Furness. It was suggested that Furness was “blindsided” by news of the affair, as she learned about it during Jackman and Foster’s time together in the Broadway show “The Music Man” in 2022. According to an insider, it had become “Broadway’s worst-kept secret,” with Furness being the last to find out.
Despite the challenges, Furness is embracing change and beginning to move on, having recently returned to acting in “Force of Nature: The Dry 2,” which premiered in February. Sharing her thoughts on the evolution in her life, she noted, “You know what, change, transition, evolution is a little frightening and we are all a bit scared of it, but I think it is probably our greatest gift. It is kind of exciting.”
In summary, as Furness navigates this transition, she appears to be focusing on her personal growth and career, signaling a hopeful new chapter in her life. The supportive comments from friends and her enthusiastic acceptance of new opportunities highlight her strength and resilience during this time of change.