Sutton Foster and Hugh Jackson: Relationship leaves ex Deborra-Lee Furness 'devastated,' who files for divorce

Express Tribune

2 days ago

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster are reportedly living together in New York City, according to multiple sources, marking a major development in their relationship and leaving his estranged wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, 'shattered.'
The Australian actors, who starred opposite each other in Broadway's The Music Man, are said to have taken their relationship to the next level following Jackman's split from Furness.
A source told Australian publication New Idea that Foster has begun moving her belongings into Jackman's penthouse apartment.
'They're inseparable,' the source said. '[Sutton is] slowly migrating her things over to Hugh's place.'
According to the report, Furness, 69, is deeply affected by the development.
'Deb is shattered knowing Sutton is making the penthouse her own — the place she poured her soul into,' a source said, adding that she is also concerned about the pace of Jackman's new relationship.
'She wants him to be happy — he deserves it and so do the kids — but Hugh's completely green when it comes to dating. She's concerned he's leaping into living with someone else way too soon,' the source added.
Another friend reportedly told the outlet, 'It's almost unreal [for Deborra] seeing Sutton reap the rewards of all those years of her supporting Hugh.'
Representatives for Jackman, Foster and Furness did not respond to requests for comment.
Furness filed for divorce from the Deadpool & Wolverine star last week, after an agreement was reportedly reached privately. Their divorce has since been confirmed.
According to Daily Mail, the pair worked out terms related to settlement, alimony, and future expenses for their two adopted children: Oscar, 25, and Ava, 19.
'They have worked out the details in advance and everything is ironed out,' a source told the Daily Mail. 'Both are coming out of this financially secure.'
Furness later spoke publicly about the emotional impact of the divorce, referencing betrayal and spiritual resilience in a statement: 'My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal… I believe in a higher power… always working FOR us.'
Jackman, 56, and Furness announced their separation in September 2023 after 27 years of marriage. Rumours of an affair between Jackman and Foster surfaced shortly afterwards, fuelled by their growing closeness during their Broadway run.
Foster, who filed for divorce from her second husband Ted Griffin in October 2024, has been spotted holding hands with Jackman and sharing public displays of affection in recent months.
One source revealed, 'They are 100 percent together and are in love and want to spend the rest of their lives together.'