Fans of 56-year-old Hugh Jackman were dismayed to learn that rumors of their idol’s infidelity toward his now ex-wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, had been confirmed.
The fact that Hugh had indeed had a fling with 49-year-old actress Sutton Foster became clear when Jackman’s ex-wife reacted to a post by blogger Tasha Lustig.
When Tasha shared a story about how deeply Jackman’s infidelity had shaken Deborra-Lee, Furness added her “like” to the post, essentially acknowledging the truth of the allegations against Hugh. Us Magazine reports this.
Rumors about a romantic relationship between Jackman and Sutton first began circulating shortly after the announcement of his divorce. Back in September 2023, news of the collapse of Hugh’s marriage shocked everyone.
Although Deborra-Lee was 13 years older than her husband, the age gap had never prevented them from being considered one of Hollywood’s happiest and most stable couples. They spent 27 years together, lovingly raising their two adopted children.
Over that time, Jackman’s reputation as a “good guy,” reliable and undoubtedly loyal to his wife, had seemed so solid that initially, few believed the rumors of his infidelity.
At the same time, several insiders from Broadway’s theater circles claimed that Hugh and Sutton had become lovers, and it had been going on for some time. It started in 2022 when both landed roles in the Broadway musical The Music Man.
They had known each other for a long time, but after they began performing in the same show, Jackman and Sutton became so close that they could no longer hide it from their colleagues.
Nevertheless, Deborra-Lee somehow managed not to find out about it for a long time. However, after the affair was revealed, Furness immediately filed for divorce.
The couple then issued a joint statement, expressing gratitude for their wonderful marriage and pledging to maintain a friendly relationship. However, friends of Deborra-Lee claim that her husband’s behavior deeply hurt the actress, and is only now beginning to recover and return to a normal life.