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News.com.au
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Huge sign Hugh Jackman's ex is finally over him
Deborra-Lee Furness is believed to be feeling ready to put herself back out there following her divorce from Hugh Jackman. Furness, 69, and Jackman, 56, stunned fans when they announced their split back in 2023 after 27 years of marriage. While Furness has remained single ever since their break-up, Jackman has entered a very public romance with fellow Broadway star Sutton Foster. An insider has now claimed that those closest to her are 'encouraging' her to be open to finding romance with a new man. 'Deb is finally starting to heal and talk about what she wants in her life going forward,' an insider told Woman's Day magazine. 'She's got an incredible support system that's been there every step of the way, helping her to pick up the pieces of her life. 'They are encouraging her to start dating again.' It's been a difficult few months for Furness, who shocked fans when she released a bombshell statement recently calling out Jackman. 'My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal,' Furness said. '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 went on to say that she had 'gained much knowledge and wisdom' through 'the breakdown of an almost three-decade marriage'. 'It can hurt, but in the long run, returning to yourself and living within your own integrity, values and boundaries is liberation and freedom,' she said. Furness finished the statement by offering the 'one thing' she had learned in the split: 'That none of this is personal.' She said she remained 'grateful' for her time with Jackman. Jackman was linked to his Broadway co-star Sutton Foster, 50, soon after his split from Furness was announced, and the pair were spotted kissing in public for the first time in January of this year. Foster had filed for divorce from her Ocean's Eleven screenwriter husband Ted Griffin after 10 years of marriage in October last year. Jackman and Foster, who had known each other for years, co-starred in The Music Man on Broadway from 2021 to 2023. Speaking to the Herald Sun in January this year, Furness said she was feeling positive about the future, offering that she was now in 'chapter three' of her life following her shock split from her husband of several decades. 'I've had a few offers for films back here so I'm still reading some scripts so if there's something that's great,' she said. 'I've got some projects in New York. I'm in my chapter three. I'm a creative, I love being creative in a variety of areas and I think I'll be doing more travelling.'
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Deborra-Lee Furness 'back in the dating game' following her bitter split from Hugh Jackman - after Aussie actor moves on with Sutton Foster
Deborra-Lee Furness is said to be back in the dating game after finalising her divorce with Hugh Jackman last month. The Australian actress, 69, is reportedly courting offers from potential suitors - but is holding back until she can find a partner who meets her high standards. 'Deb is finally starting to heal and talk about what she wants in her life going forward,' an insider told this week's Woman's Day magazine. 'She's got an incredible support system that's been there every step of the way, helping her to pick up the pieces of her life. They are encouraging her to start dating again.' They added that Furness had received offers from some 'incredible guys' but was holding back for the perfect match. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'She knows what she brings to the table,' the insider added. Last month, Furness and Jackman finalised their divorce a month after filing, Daily Mail exclusively revealed. A judgment of divorce was filed on June 12, making it official. The document, however, wasn't made public until June 23. Prior to the judgment being entered, two other documents were filed on June 10 - a 'Qualified Medical Child Support Order', regarding children's insurance, and 'Findings of Fact/Conclusions of Law.' The divorce was essentially disposed of some time ago, but the judge needed to sign off on the judgment after a proposed judgment was entered. Furness, who has two adopted children with the Wolverine actor, has received a 'spousal support payment,' according to an insider, who previously spoke to Daily Mail. 'A settlement was reached that Furness is pleased with, which includes a handsome spousal support payment,' they revealed. 'There was some back and forth regarding this financial agreement but, in the end, she got what she believed she deserved. Both are coming out of this financially secure.' 'There is not going to be any drama with this - it gives closure that she needed.' In May, Daily Mail exclusively broke the news of Jackman, 56, and Furness, filing for divorce to officially terminate their 27-year marriage. The film producer filed the complaint in New York on May 23 and, per the filings, everything has been ironed out behind the scenes. Other filings submitted by her lawyer include a notice concerning continuation of health care coverage, a proposed qualified medical child support order, a New York state case registry form (used to report child support orders to the state's registry), the settlement, a proposed judgment of divorce, and a certificate of dissolution. All that needed to be done was for the judge to sign off on the judgment. The divorce is 'non contested,' meaning there was not a major disagreement between the couple divorcing. 'They have worked out the details in advance and everything is ironed out in terms of a settlement, alimony and the expenses for the future of their children,' another source told Daily Mail. 'They are amicable and they are both fully committed to being the best parents that they can be.' They added that Jackman was 'looking forward to the future and not looking back'. Shortly after news broke of the exes' divorce filing, Furness shocked fans by releasing a statement using the word 'betrayal' when speaking about her 'traumatic journey'. Jackman has been dating his former The Music Man co-star Sutton Foster for months, although the timeline of when they began dating has never been confirmed. The pair are said to be ignoring any negative talk about their romance - which some fans believed started as an affair while he was still married - and are 'looking to move forward' with their relationship. A source previously claimed to Daily Mail that while Jackman 'didn't physically cheat' on his ex-wife, the 69-year-old believes they were having 'an emotional affair' and 'feels he betrayed her.' Although Jackman and Sutton haven't been spotted together in public since May - when they were seen holding hands in New York City - a source
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Celebrity Couples Who Started Their Relationships as Affairs
Over the years, celebrities have provided us with endless supplies of both incredible love stories and messy, dramatic splits. And while we'll always have a soft spot for celeb love, especially when they gush about each other in candid interviews, celebrities have also been quite messy in the past, too. In fact, some beloved Hollywood couples began their relationships as full-on affairs. Whether one or both of them were married when they first met, some of these love stories have been nothing short of unconventional. In early 2025, Sutton Foster and Hugh Jackman were the latest couple to seemingly confirm cheating rumors. According to several reports, the two started dating when they starred together on Broadway's Music Man back in 2021. The two were married at the time, but have since divorced their exes. For more celeb couples who started out in affairs, scroll below. More from SheKnows Sarah Jessica Parker Made a Major Change to Sex and the City Because of Husband Matthew Broderick Best of SheKnows 23 Age-Gap Couples Who Met When One of Them Was Still a Child Everything to Know About Leonardo DiCaprio's 27-Year-Old GF Vittoria Ceretti A Look Back at Prince William's Sexiest Photos in Celebration of the Future King Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster were friends for years before romantic feelings started when they co-starred on Broadway's Music Man together in 2021. At the time, Jackman was still married to Deborra-Lee Furness, and Foster was married to Ted Griffin. In September 2023, Jackman and Furness announced their separation after 27 years together. A month later, in October, Foster filed for divorce from Griffin the following October, and affair allegations reached an all-time high. 'Deborra-Lee was blindsided when she found out about the affair through the run of the show,' one source told Us Weekly. 'I think many people were shocked [Jackman] could do this to her.' Jackman and Foster went public with their relationship in January 2025. Furness filed for divorce in May 23, 2025. We all remember the scandal back in 2009 when Northern Lights co-stars LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian got together, despite both of them being married at the time. Rimes was married to chef Dean Sheremet while Cibrian was married to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Brandi Glanville. After word got out, they split from their partners and ended up marrying each other in 2011. 'It was so public,' Glanville said of their affair in an op-ed to The Sun. 'Everyone felt sorry for me and wanted to hug me. But I wanted to punch everyone in the face. I couldn't turn on the TV without seeing something about them.' 'LeAnn had taken over my life and I didn't have a voice anymore,' she continued. 'I did not want my kids around her. She'd got my husband and she was not getting my children.' Ariana Grande and her boyfriend Ethan Slater met while working on Wicked together, which began filming in December 2022. At the time, both Grande and Slater were married. According to TMZ, Grande separated from her husband, Dalton Gomez, in January 2023. She then filed on Sept. 18, 2023. Slater, on the other hand, filed for divorce from his wife, Lilly Jay, on July 26, 2023. The two share a son, born in August 2022. In August 2023, sources told the Daily Mail that Slater and Grande were seen packing on the PDA as early as March. 'They were seen making out at a pub in Hampstead, and they were all over each other at Michelle Yeoh's Oscar party [in March],' the source said. 'They were sloppy on set,' the insider added. 'They were seen being all over each other while he was still supposedly happily married to Lilly.' '[Ariana's] the story, really. Not a girl's girl,' Slater's ex-wife Jay told Page Six on July 27, 2023. 'My family is just collateral damage.' When Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys reconnected, Beatz was married to singer Mashonda, whom he quickly split from in 2008. He and Keys married in 2010. While the details are hazy, Mashonda publicly accused Keys of 'destroying a family' in a 2009 Twitter post. 'I feel that after [one] and a half years of you hiding this affair and acting like it [doesn't] exist, that now is the time to confront it, since you talk so openly about it now… You have no idea how much pain I was caused because of this affair,' she wrote. Beatz and Keys welcomed their first son, Egypt, in 2010, and their second, Genesis, in 2014. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt met in the summer of 2004 on the set of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, the spy thriller on which they've since admitted they both fell in love — if not quite admitting to an affair. At the time, Pitt was famously married to Jennifer Aniston, who went on to file for divorce from Pitt in March 2005. Just four months later, Pitt and Jolie were granted a spread in W magazine showing off their 'domestic bliss,' with photos taken in March. Jolie had this to say about how they fell in love in 2006. 'Because of the film, we ended up being brought together to do all these crazy things, and I think we found this strange friendship and partnership that kind of just suddenly happened,' she told Vogue. 'I think a few months in I realized, 'God, I can't wait to get to work.' … Anything we had to do with each other, we just found a lot of joy in it together and a lot of real teamwork. We just became kind of a pair.' Pitt and Jolie, who share six kids together, married in 2014. Two years later, Jolie filed for a divorce. The settlement was finalized in December 2024. One of the most publicized affairs in royal family history involved King Charles, Queen Camilla, and the late Princess Diana. Per reports, Charles was unfaithful throughout their marriage, which started in 1981. In her iconic Panorama interview with journalist Martin Bashir in 1995, Diana confirmed their affair. 'What effect did [their affair] have on you?' Bashir asked the late Princess of Wales. 'Pretty devastating,' she replied. 'Rampant bulimia, if you can have rampant bulimia, and just a feeling of being no good at anything and being useless and hopeless and failed in every direction.' 'And with a husband who was having a relationship with somebody else?' Bashir added. 'With a husband who loved someone else, yes,' she replied. 'You really thought that?' Bashir asked. 'I didn't think that,' the royal stated. 'I knew it.' Later on, Bashir asked if Queen Camilla's affair with her ex-husband was the reason for their split. 'Well, there were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded,' she famously replied. Charles and Diana, who had been separated since 1992, divorced in 1996. Charles and Camilla went on to marry in 2005, eight years after Diana's tragic passing. Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott were both married when they met in 2005. McDermott was married to Mary Jo Eustace and Spelling was married to Charlie Shanian. In her memoir sTORI Telling, the Beverly Hills 90210 star remembered their first meeting. 'It was love at first sight. I fell so hard … Then I noticed he had a wedding ring. And — oh, yeah — I had a husband too,' Spelling wrote, per Us Weekly, before revealing that they spent the night together at a hotel. 'The following day, when I woke up next to Dean, I had no regrets. Something was really wrong with my marriage. Not only because I slept with this guy — though that certainly wasn't a positive sign — but because I didn't regret it.' Spelling and McDermott married a year later 2006 and welcomed five kids throughout their marriage. McDermott announced their separation in June 2023 and Spelling filed for divorce in March 2024. Angelina Jolie's relationship with Billy Bob Thornton also began with infidelity. When the two met on the set of the 1999 dramedy Pushing Tin, Thornton was engaged to actress Laura Dern. But, despite their relationship, Thornton began a relationship with Jolie and the two eloped in Vegas in May 2000. 'I left our home to work on a movie, and while I was away, my boyfriend got married, and I've never heard from him again,' Dern told ABC. 'It's like a sudden death. For no one has there been any closure or clarity,' she said. Jolie and Thornton were together for two years until Jolie filed for divorce in 2002. They adopted son Maddox that same year. Jolie was granted full custody after their split. While they've never confirmed it, the timeline of Morena Baccarin and Ben McKenzie's relationship certainly suggests some overlap. Their relationship went public in Baccarin's divorce proceedings with her ex Austin Chick when she revealed she was pregnant with a baby with McKenzie. 'I am planning to re-marry,' she wrote in the court documents. 'Also, I am three-and-a-half months pregnant.' Baccarin and McKenzie secretly wed in June 2017. They share two sons named Frances and Arthur. Baccarin also shares her first son, Julius, with Chick. Ariana Grande was also accused of stepping on toes before starting her relationship with Big Sean. At the time they met in 2014, Big Sean was engaged to the late Naya Rivera. In her 2016 memoir, Sorry Not Sorry: Dreams, Mistakes, and Growing Up, the Glee alum accused Grande of hitting on her fiancé. 'On the one day that he was back in LA, he said he didn't want to see me. But since she had a key, she let herself into his house,' Rivera wrote, per Page Six. 'I walk in, go downstairs, and guess what little girl is sitting cross-legged on the couch listening to music? … It rhymes with 'Smariana Schmande.'' Grande and the rapper were together for eight months before calling it quits on April 2015.
Daily Mail
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
She's living her best life! Deborra-Lee Furness cuts a stylish figure in Venice as she attends lavish Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos wedding - after finalising divorce from Hugh Jackman
Deborra-Lee Furness was all smiles on Saturday as she celebrated the union between Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos. The Australian producer, 69, who recently finalised her divorce from ex-husband Hugh Jackman, was spotted leaving her hotel with other A-list guests. She boarded a water taxi to head to the island of San Giorgio Maggiore for the lavish nuptials, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Tom Brady and Tommy Hilfiger. Deborra-Lee looked to be having the time of her life in Italy as she slipped into a very conservative black gown with sheer shoulder panels. The actress kept her accessories to a minimum, opting for a simple gold bracelet and dangling earrings. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. She went with a no-makeup-makeup look and coiffed her short silver tresses into an edgy style. Daily Mail revealed on Tuesday that Hugh and Deborra-Lee had finalised their divorce a month after filing. A judgment of divorce was filed on June 12, making it official. However, the document was not made public until June 23. The divorce was essentially disposed of two weeks ago, but the judge needed to sign off on the judgment after a proposed judgment was entered. Deborra-Lee, who has two adopted children with the Wolverine actor, has received a 'handsome spousal support payment,' according to an insider. 'A settlement was reached that Deborra is pleased with which includes a handsome spousal support payment,' they revealed. 'There was some back and forth regarding this financial agreement but, in the end, she got what she believed she deserved. 'Both are coming out of this financially secure. There is not going to be any drama. This gives closure that she needed.' Last month, Daily Mail exclusively broke the news of Hugh and Deborra-Lee filing for divorce to officially terminate their 27-year marriage. Hugh has been dating his former The Music Man co-star Sutton Foster for months, although the timeline of when they began dating has never been confirmed. Meanwhile, Deborra-Lee appears to be making the most of life as she enjoyed the glitz and glam of the three-day Bezos-Sanchez wedding in Venice. The US journalist, 55, and Amazon founder, 61, tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in Venice, Italy on Saturday, saying 'I do' in front of their A-list friends. Lauren has already shared the first look at her stunning wedding dress from her and Jeff's $20 million Venetian wedding in front of their glamorous celebrity pals. The bride took to Instagram moments after saying her vows to share a photo of the couple together, where she showed off her glamorous Dolce & Gabbana gown. Described as the 'wedding of a century', the Amazon founder and former journalist have welcomed nearly 200 VIPs to Venice for three days of lavish celebrations. Jeff and Lauren welcomed a slew of their famous friends to witness the nuptials, including Gayle King, Oprah Winfrey, Ivanka Trump, Orlando Bloom, and Usher. Leonardo DiCaprio, Sydney Sweeney, Tom Brady, Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Kendall Jenner, and Kylie Jenner, amongst others, also attended.
Daily Mail
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Hugh Jackman appears sombre as he is seen for the first time since finalising his high-profile divorce from Deborra Lee-Furness
has been spotted for the first time since finalising his divorce from his ex-wife Deborra Lee-Furness. The Australian actor, 56, appeared sombre as he jetted into LaGuardia Airport in New York City on Wednesday, just two days after Daily Mail revealed his divorce had been filed. The Wolverine star kept a low profile in a black cap and face mask as he pushed his suitcase through the airport. Hugh dressed casually for the flight in a navy polo shirt, black shorts and a pair of comfortable green sneakers. The actor held a backpack as he rushed through the terminal and made his way to an awaiting car. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Daily Mail revealed on Tuesday that Hugh and Deborra-Lee, 69, had finalised their divorce a month after filing. A judgment of divorce was filed on June 12, making it official. The document, however, wasn't made public until June 23. Prior to the judgment being entered, two other documents were filed on June 10 - a 'Qualified Medical Child Support Order', regarding children's insurance, and 'Findings of Fact/Conclusions of Law.' The divorce was essentially disposed of two weeks ago, but the judge needed to sign off on the judgment after a proposed judgment was entered. Daily Mail has reached out to Hugh and Deborra-Lee's reps for comment. Deborra-Lee, who has two adopted children with the Wolverine actor, has received a 'handsome spousal support payment,' according to an insider, who previously spoke to Daily Mail. 'A settlement was reached that Deborra is pleased with which includes a handsome spousal support payment,' they revealed. 'There was some back and forth regarding this financial agreement but, in the end, she got what she believed she deserved. Both are coming out of this financially secure. 'There is not going to be any drama with this gives closure that she needed.' Last month, Daily Mail exclusively broke the news of Hugh and Deborra-Lee filing for divorce to officially terminate their 27-year marriage. The film producer filed the complaint in New York on May 23 and, per the filings, everything has been ironed out behind the scenes. Other filings submitted by her lawyer include a notice concerning continuation of health care coverage, a proposed qualified medical child support order, a New York state case registry form (used to report child support orders to the state's registry), the settlement, a proposed judgment of divorce, and certificate of dissolution. All that needed to be done was for the judge to sign off on the judgment. The divorce is 'non contested,' meaning there was not a major disagreement between the couple divorcing. 'They have worked out the details in advance and everything is ironed out in terms of a settlement, alimony and the expenses for the future of their children,' another source told Daily Mail. 'They are amicable and they are both fully committed to being the best parents that they can be.' They added that Jackman is 'looking forward to the future and not looking back'. Shortly after news broke of the exes' divorce filing, Furness shocked fans by releasing a statement using the word 'betrayal' when speaking about her 'traumatic journey'. Hugh has been dating his former The Music Man co-star Sutton Foster for months, although the timeline of when they began dating has never been confirmed. A source previously told Daily Mail, 'While he didn't physically cheat on her with Sutton, Deborra-Lee believes they were having an emotional affair and she feels he betrayed her.' In a statement sent to Daily Mail, Deborra-Lee said, 'My 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.' She continued, '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.' She concluded her statement with the 'one thing' that she has learned, which is 'that none of this is personal,' adding, 'We are all on our individual journeys and I believe that the relationships in our lives are not random. 'We are drawn to people, we invite them in, in order to learn our lessons and to recognize and heal the broken parts of ourselves...I remain grateful.'
