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5 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Hugh Jackman's Friend Weighs In After Deborra-Lee Furness' 'Betrayal' Statement
Hugh Jackman's longtime friend has shared an update on the actor after his ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness blasted their split as a 'traumatic journey of betrayal.' Appearing on Thursday's episode of Australia's 'Ben Fordham Live' radio show, Gus Worland weighed in on Furness' comments that described a tumultuous ending to her marriage with Jackman. Worland, a TV and radio personality, said he's been close to Jackman since the pair attended kindergarten together in 1973. 'It's not just [Furness'] statement, but just the last couple of years have been difficult,' Worland said. 'One thing that I've been really strict on, or disciplined on ... is to let them do what they've had to do.' Furness, 69, filed for divorce from Jackman, 56, on May 23 after the pair initially announced that they were amicably separating in 2023. The former couple, who share children Ava and Oscar, had been married for 27 years after tying the knot in 1996. In a seemingly 180 move from the couple's 2023 announcement, Furness this week shared a scathing statement with People. 'My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal,' Furness told the outlet, adding the split was 'a profound wound that cuts deep.' Speaking on the radio show, Worland said, 'No one wants anyone to go through what they've been through, and, of course, they go through everything publicly because of the type of people and the fame that they have.' Worland then gave an update on how the 'Deadpool & Wolverine' star has apparently been doing amid the messy divorce. 'I was over in New York with [Jackman] just last month, and he's fine. He is going along well. He's moving on with his life, and I hope that Deb does as well,' he said. Noting that the couple were together 'a long, long time,' Worland added that his priority is making sure that Jackman and Furness' kids 'get through this.' 'I just go to the kids and go, 'What can we do to make sure that they're going to get through this as well as possible?'' said Worland, who added he and Jackman are godparents to each other's first children. Jackman has been romantically linked to his former 'Music Man' co-star Sutton Foster, 50, since earlier this year. Foster and Jackman went public with their romance in January after they were spotted holding hands on a dinner date in California. Foster and Jackman's PDA-filled night caused a stir online, considering a source claimed to Us Weekly in November 2024 that Foster and Jackman's relationship is the 'reason Hugh and Deb got divorced.' Rumors had circulated that the two Broadway stars became close while starring in the musical revival. The insider claimed there was 'an affair and overlap' but that many people on Broadway 'kept it quiet.' 'A lot of people on Broadway knew, and we kept it quiet because both of them are so nice and great people,' the source alleged. 'Everyone respected their privacy. But there was an affair and overlap.' Meanwhile, Foster filed for divorce from her husband, Ted Griffin, in October 2024 after 10 years of marriage. Hugh Jackman's Ex Deborra-Lee Furness Files For Divorce After 27 Years Of Marriage Deborra-Lee Furness Drastically Changes Tone In Hugh Jackman Divorce Statement Hugh Jackman Causes Stir With Surprising Waffle Topping Preference
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hugh Jackman Seen for First Time Since Ex Deborra-lee Furness Spoke Out After Filing for Divorce
Hugh Jackman was photographed for the first time since his ex Deborra-lee Furness filed for divorce from him and referenced a "traumatic journey of betrayal" Jackman and Furness married in 1996 and share two children; the couple announced they were separating in September 2023 Jackman has been photographed holding hands with Sutton Foster, with whom he costarred in The Music Man on Broadway in 2022Hugh Jackman was seen biking around New York City in his first sighting since Deborra-lee Furness described their split as 'a profound wound that cuts deep" after filing for divorce from the actor. Jackman, 56, was photographed riding an e-bike in N.Y.C. on Thursday, May 29. The Deadpool & Wolverine actor wore a helmet, sunglasses, a rain jacket and jeans to go with pale green sneakers for the outing. It marked the first time he's been spotted in public since Furness, 69, referenced a "traumatic journey of betrayal" in a statement provided to PEOPLE and first shared with The Daily Mail on Tuesday, May 27, the same day she filed for divorce. Jackman and Furness, who share daughter Ava, 19, and son Oscar, 25, married in 1996 and jointly announced their separation in 2023. The former couple's divorce filings indicate the terms are uncontested and will only need a sign-off from a judge. "It's a profound wound that cuts deep, however I believe in a higher power and that God/the universe, whatever you relate to as your guidance, is always working FOR us," Furness said in her statement, regarding her divorce filing. "This belief has helped me navigate the breakdown of an almost three-decade marriage. I have gained much knowledge and wisdom through this experience. Even when we are presented with apparent adversity, it is leading us to our greatest good, our true purpose." Jackman's longtime friend, Australian television personality and radio host Gus Worland, shared that "the last couple of years have been difficult" for Jackman and Furness during a Thursday, May 29 episode of Australia's Ben Fordham Live breakfast radio show. "I was over in New York with [Jackman] just last month and he's fine," Worland said during the broadcast. "He is going along well. He's moving on with his life and I hope that Deb does as well.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. In January 2025, Jackman stepped out with Sutton Foster and the two were photographed holding hands on a date. He and Foster, 50, shared the stage in Broadway's The Music Man in 2022. Furness most recently stepped out in N.Y.C. on Tuesday, May 20, at Parsons School of Design's 2025 Parsons Benefit, just days after Jackman and Foster, 50, were seen holding hands as they went for a stroll together in the city on May 17. Read the original article on People
Sky News AU
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster's extensive relationship timeline revealed through throwback photos over more than two decades
Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster went from Broadway friends to lovers over the course of 23 years. Jackman and Foster's relationship was confirmed earlier this year after months of speculation when People magazine published photos of the couple holding hands on a date night in Los Angeles in January. What appeared to be the start of their whirlwind romance was, in fact, the ultimate culmination of years of being acquainted. Here's a look back at how the Deadpool & Wolverine star, 56, and the 50-year-old Younger actress's friendship blossomed into something more. Decades of dynamic In 2002, Foster and Jackman's careers were on the rise in the Broadway scene. While Foster starred as Millie Dillmount in the musical Thoroughly Modern Millie, Jackman visited her backstage at one of her performances. The actress later won a Tony Award for her act. The following year, Jackman starred on Broadway as the titular role in the hit musical The Boy from Oz. In 2021, Foster took to Instagram to recount their meeting two decades ago through a throwback photo of the pair behind the scenes. "Backstage at Thoroughly Modern Millie almost 20 years ago. Millie and Wolverine. Harold and Marian," she wrote in the caption. Early Broadway days Jackman and Foster were pictured again in 2008 when she starred as Princess Fiona in Shrek: The Musical. The fresh-faced duo documented their encounter backstage with a photo. Foster could be seen leaning slightly towards Jackman. At the time, the Australian A-lister was set to star in several notable projects, including the drama film Australia, alongside Nicole Kidman. He beamed beside Foster in a black leather jacket and shirt. Another of the first photos of Jackman and Foster surfaced on Instagram, showing her placing an affectionate hand on him in 2008. Dance the night away In 2014, Jackman and Foster shared a dance during Jackman's performance at the 68th Tony Awards in 2014. The Greatest Showman star hosted the ceremony at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. He waltzed with the actress throughout the audience while introducing the category for best performance by a leading actress in a musical. Jackman also danced with the other nominees on the glamorous evening. The following day, Foster gushed over the moment on Instagram, writing, "This happened." Broadway buddies In 2019, Jackman and Foster were announced as the leads of The Music Man. The Broadway production saw Jackman as Harold and Foster as Marian. In November 2021, the X-Men star took to Instagram to share a behind-the-scenes look at the production. 'We're coming your way Broadway. And here's a sneak at what we're packing,' he wrote in the caption. Jackman and Foster beamed widely while walking the red carpet together for the opening night in February 2022. An insider at The Music Man said the co-stars did not shy away from showing affection for each other backstage throughout their run. "At intermission, Sutton and Hugh would stand and hug for a minute, two minutes in front of the entire cast coming up the stairs," the source told Daily in January. The Broadway stars performed a number from the show at the 75th Tony Awards in June 2022. While Jackman and Foster were nominated respectively for best actor and best actress, they didn't secure a win. Jackman and Foster wrapped up the musical in January 2023. Double dates The insider also said the Wolverine star and his ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness, 69, opened their home to Foster and her ex-husband of ten years Ted Griffin for double dates during The Music Man. "They had dinners with each other's spouses and Sutton and her husband Ted were invited over for dinner with Hugh and his wife Deborra-Lee," the source said. Respective separations Jackman and Foster separated from Furness and Griffin, respectively, within a year of each other. In September 2023, Hollywood insiders were rattled when the Deadpool & Wolverine star and Furness ended their seemingly rock-solid marriage of 27 years, jointly revealing they simply grew apart. 'We have been blessed to share almost three decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage,' the former power couple wrote in a statement. 'Our journey now is shifting, and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth.' Nearly two years later, Furness filed for divorce from Jackman in New York last Friday. Furness's lawyer Elena Karabatos submitted further filings, which include a health care coverage notice, a proposed qualified medical child support order, a New York state case registry form, the settlement, a proposed judgment of divorce, and a certificate of dissolution of the 27-year union. The exes share two children, Oscar, 25, and Ava, 19. Foster split Griffin, whom she was married to for ten years, last October. They share a seven-year-old adopted daughter, Emily. Head over heels An insider told Page Six Foster and Jackman were "100 per cent together" around the time of her divorce from Griffin. 'They are 100 percent together and are in love and want to spend the rest of their lives together,' the source said. Multiple insiders explained the two were keeping their romance out of the public eye but claimed their relationship was 'common knowledge.' Affair rumours Rumours Jackman and Foster had had an affair gained traction in November 2024 when a friend of Furness spoke out. Actress Amanda de Cadenet claimed the rumours were 'on point' on Instagram 'My beloved friend Deb is about to have her glow up any moment FYI!' de Cadenet wrote. On Wednesday, Furness made a pointed statement about her "traumatic journey of betrayal" after finally filing for divorce from Jackman. She told her "heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal. "It's a profound wound that cuts deep, however I believe in a higher power and that God/the universe, whatever you relate to as your guidance, is always working FOR us," the actress said. "This belief has helped me navigate the breakdown of an almost three-decade marriage. I have gained much knowledge and wisdom through this experience. Even when we are presented with apparent adversity, it is leading us to our greatest good, our true purpose. "It can hurt, but in the long run, returning to yourself and living within your own integrity, values and boundaries is liberation and freedom." Hard launch Foster and Jackman took their romance public in January 2025 when they were spotted holding hands in Santa Monica, California. That same month, photos surfaced of the lovebirds making out in an In-N-Out drive-thru in San Fernando, California. The former co-stars were seen laughing and kissing in a Range Rover. The couple is believed to be moving into Jackman's New York penthouse, which he purchased for USD$21.12 million (AUD $30 million) in 2022 with Furness. According to one source close to the Oscar-nominated who spoke to Closer in February, Jackman 'wants to make Sutton his wife' after recommitting to Foster following a trip back to Australia. The source said the timing of Jackman's official divorce from Furness will impact when he can get married again, but that 'as soon as they are both free and clear, they (Jackman and Foster) want to walk down the aisle'.
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13 hours ago
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- Pink Villa
Hugh Jackman's Longtime Friend Says Actor's Last Couple of Years With Deborra-Lee Furness Were 'Difficult'
Deborra-Lee Furness has filed for divorce from her estranged husband, Hugh Jackman, two years after announcing their separation. The reports of the couple splitting after 30 years of marriage have been making the rounds on the internet. The Deadpool & Wolverine star's close friend, Gus Worland, revealed that the duo had been facing challenges in their union during the past few years. Worland shares a strong bond with Jackman, and the friends have known each other since childhood. While making an appearance on the Ben Fordham Live show, the TV personality claimed that no one wants to go through something as painful, especially in public. Gus' statement came after Furness talked about her 'traumatic journey of betrayal' and claimed the divorce to be a 'wound that cuts deep.' Gus Worland's reaction to Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness' divorce In conversation with the podcast host, Worland shared, 'No one wants anyone to go through what they've been through, and, of course, they go through everything publicly because of the type of people and the fame that they have.' He further added, 'One thing that I've been really strict on, or disciplined on, is to let them do what they've had to do. I was over in New York with [Jackman] just last month and he's fine. He is going along well. He's moving on with his life and I hope that Deb does as well.' Having known each other for so long, Worland and the Logan star have been godparents to each other's first child. Jackman, who had been married to the Australian actress for three decades, shares two kids with her, Oscar and Ava. Further in his talks on the show, the TV star shared that the couple had been together for a really long time. He went on to state, 'I just go to the kids and go, 'What can we do to make sure that they're going to get through this as well as possible?'' Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness announced their separation in September 2023, soon after their Met Gala appearance in May of the same year.
Express Tribune
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Ryan Reynolds' rumoured 'X-Force' film to feature Wolverine, Cable and Storm in ensemble cast
Ryan Reynolds is reportedly developing an X-Force-inspired project following the release of Deadpool & Wolverine. Sources suggest the film, which has not yet been officially greenlit by Marvel Studios, will be separate from the X-Men reboot currently being written by Michael Lesslie. Reynolds is said to be working independently on the script, positioning Wade Wilson as part of a new team rather than leading another solo film. The project will reportedly include 'three or four' X-Men characters. Notably, Josh Brolin's Cable and Hugh Jackman's Wolverine are rumoured to return, alongside the unexpected inclusion of the MCU's Storm. The actor's past statements reinforce his desire to move Deadpool into more ensemble-driven stories. 'I have some pitches and ideas, but none of them centre on Deadpool,' he said. 'He is a great supporting or ensemble player. And I would always want Deadpool and Wolverine to be paired in some way.' Reynolds previously campaigned for an X-Force film during the 20th Century Fox era, which was shelved following the Disney acquisition. The original comic book X-Force team featured Deadpool, Wolverine, Archangel, Psylocke, and Fantomex under Rick Remender's run. Reynolds has dismissed further solo ventures, reaffirming that Deadpool should remain 'an outsider' to groups like the Avengers or X-Men.
