Sutton Foster & Hugh Jackman's New Milestone Has Ex-Wife ‘Shattered,' ‘Source' Says
Sutton Foster and 's relationship milestone is causing the latter's ex-wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, to feel 'shattered.' A source revealed to the Australian publication New Idea that Furness isn't too fond of the couple now living together. The 'Music Man' co-stars seemingly confirmed their relationship after they were spotted on a dinner date in January. The pair, who have also been longtime friends, are reportedly 'inseparable,' amid growing concerns from Furness.
Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster are allegedly taking their romance to the next level just a few months after making their dating life public. According to New Idea, a source exclusively shared that the couple has now been living together. Foster has reportedly been slowly 'migrating her things over to Hugh's place.'
However, the pair's relationship milestone has not fared well with Jackman's ex-wife, Deborra-Lee Furness. The former spouses announced their split in September 2023 after 27 years of marriage. According to the source, Furness is 'shattered' that the couple is living together in the New York City penthouse. The 'ultimate family dream home' was reportedly purchased by her and Jackman in August 2022.
The source further claimed that Furness is upset that Foster is making the penthouse her own, a place that she 'poured her heart into.' The insider noted that the luxurious space was once Furness and Jackman's 'dream home and a space that was meant to reboot their marriage.' However, the two filed for divorce the year after the purchase was made.
Furness is also 'genuinely worried' that her former husband is 'moving way too fast' in his new relationship. The source noted that although she wants to see the actor happy, she believes that Jackman is 'completely green when it comes to dating.' As per the insider, Furness thinks he is making the living together transition with Foster too soon.
Meanwhile, Foster filed for divorce from her former husband, Ted Griffin, in October after a decade of marriage. She and Jackman sparked romance rumors for some time before they made their relationship official earlier this year.
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