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Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Inside Hugh Jackman's Breathtaking Real Estate Portfolio amid Divorce from Deborra-lee Furness
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Furness's divorce comes with a bevy of impressive assets that will be divided up among the spouses of nearly three decades. Furness, 69, officially filed for divorce from Jackman, 56, on May 23, nearly two years after they first announced their split in 2023. As of Friday, May 30, the pair are awaiting a judge's signoff to finalize their nearly $400 million settlement. Throughout their marriage, the former couple occupied properties around the world, including in the U.S., U.K. and their native Australia. At present, their high-ticket homes include a two-story apartment in New York City's Chelsea neighborhood, a penthouse overlooking Bondi Beach in Sydney and a waterfront home in the Hamptons. Jackman and Furness purchased their impressive downtown Manhattan abode for about $21 million in 2022, just a year before announcing their split, according to Architectural Digest. The penthouse apartment comes in at nearly 5,000 square feet spread across two floors, plus another 3,700 square feet of outdoor space — the ultimate N.Y.C luxury. It's located near the Hudson River in a starchitect-designed building in an area that is well known for its eye-catching facades and famous tenants. Recently Jackman has been spending much of his time in New York, where he is currently juggling two gigs on stage, starring in an Off-Broadway show, Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes, and a concert series at Radio City Music Hall, called From New York, With Love. Jackman and Furness have bought, sold and rented numerous apartments and homes around Sydney since they first met on the set of an Australian TV series in 1995 and married the following year. Their most recent acquisition appears to be an ultra-modern condo overlooking the city's famous Bondi Beach. They paid a reported $6 million for the three-bedroom, two-bathroom spread in 2016, per AD. Jackman is regularly spotted making the most of the property's stunning seaside setting. In December 2024, he was photographed after having taken a summer dip in the ocean wearing a pair of blue-and-white patterned drawstring board shorts. Long before buying their current house, Jackman, Furness and their two children, son Oscar and daughter Ava, were already regular visitors to the world-famous stretch of sand. The one home the former couple shared with the world is their modernist Hamptons hideaway, which was published in an AD feature in November 2021. Jackman and Furness purchased an empty 2.5-acre waterfront plot for $3.5 million in 2015 and spent the next six years building a custom Long Island retreat with three bedrooms, five bathrooms, a guest house and access to a private beach. Furness called the place her "dream home,' sharing, "It's like, bucket list, tick it off. I've done it, and I loved it.' Jackman also praised his then-wife's decorating prowess. 'Because of Deb's design, it brings us all together," he told the outlet. Still, in 2023, the same year they announced their separation, they chose to list the house for rent for the entire summer, rather than use it themselves. The asking price was $166,000 per month, the New York Post reported at the time. They reportedly picked up an impressive London pied-a-terre in 2021, according to the Post, though at the time the property was not even complete, and it's not known whether they moved in. Another N.Y.C. property's status is also currently unknown: the three-story West Village penthouse the couple purchased for a reported $21 million in 2008. Their primary family home for many years, the 11,000 square foot property had five bedrooms, including a full-floor primary suite at the top. They listed it for sale for $39 million in 2022, but it remains unclear if the property has sold, per AD. Read the original article on People
Winnipeg Free Press
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Moscovitch's drama ‘Red Like Fruit' explores power and memory in post-#MeToo era
TORONTO – A seasoned storyteller whose work often probes the complexities of consent and shades of truth, Hannah Moscovitch seems compelled to search for deeper meanings in both her plays and real life. There's rich significance, she suggests, in bringing her latest meditation on gender and power to a renowned Toronto theatre company once inextricably linked to allegations of sexual misconduct. The celebrated playwright points out that 'Red Like Fruit' hits Soulpepper several years after its co-founder and artistic director Albert Schultz resigned amid allegations of impropriety dating back years. 'They're trying to combat their own legacy,' Moscovitch says of being presented by Soulpepper, in collaboration with the Luminato Festival. Moscovitch's two-hander centres on a journalist whose investigation into a case of domestic violence leads her to reconsider the significance of her own past experiences. Michelle Monteith plays the journalist Lauren, whose doubts about her own memory have her turning to a male character, Luke, played by David Patrick Flemming, to recount her own story back to her. The audience plays witness to Lauren's reaction to hearing someone else present details of her life, a twist on the unreliable narrator trope that raises questions about whose stories get told and whose voice gets heard. Moscovitch, who visited similar themes in her Governor General's Award-winning play 'Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes,' notes her first-ever show at Soulpepper comes after a #MeToo reckoning that included pressure to address long-standing inequities in the theatre world. She credits current artistic director Weyni Mengesha with leading that charge. 'She's entirely changed that institution. I'm so admiring of her programming and her art and I think that she has already completely obliterated any legacy from Albert Schultz,' says Moscovitch. Four actresses sued Schultz in January 2018, claiming he groped them, exposed himself, pressed against them or otherwise behaved inappropriately. Schultz resigned and denied the allegations, saying he would defend himself. The lawsuits were settled that summer with undisclosed terms. Mengesha is equally effusive in describing Halifax-based Moscovitch as a 'brave' artist willing to tackle difficult topics. Mengesha says she flew to Halifax last year to preview 'Red Like Fruit' as it prepared for its world premiere at Bus Stop Theatre, quickly deciding it was important to bring it to Soulpepper. 'She explores things that are tough to talk about, like shame and definitely our own accountability as far as how we believe women or don't believe women,' Mengesha says. 'It's so personal and it's so honest. And what I love about her work is that it's a slow burn in some ways. It's always entertaining and really enjoyable to watch, but the effects of it – you'll be considering it days after.' 'Red Like Fruit' is directed by Moscovitch's husband, Christian Barry, who traces 'a direct line' from its themes to those of 'Sexual Misconduct,' which told of an affair between a married, middle-aged professor and his 19-year-old student. It's currently playing off-Broadway with Hugh Jackman and Ella Beatty. Barry suspects an advantage in being married to the playwright of such charged fare, and he confesses they each have a hard time putting their creative projects aside at the end of the day – work talk will invade conversations at the dinner table or pop up during school drop-off for their son. Such familiarity is especially handy in directing 'Red Like Fruit,' he says, recalling multiple conversations with Moscovitch about her own eureka moments over past encounters. 'There's a lot of unspoken understanding between us about the subtext of what she's writing about. And I think ultimately, when you're sharing things that are this intimately connected with lived experiences, you just want to trust that they're going to be handled with care,' says Barry, artistic director of Halifax's 2b theatre, which marks its 25th anniversary this June. 'And so she has trust in our relationship and in my ability to be able to see not just the text, but the subtext. Not just what's going on, but what it means to her personally and what it means to things that she's lived through that might be similar to what the characters are experiencing.' Moscovitch says 'Red Like Fruit' is not autobiographical but is partly informed by unsettling experiences she's had in a male-dominated creative sphere. 'Having been in the theatre community in Toronto in the 2000s, I would say that a certain amount of sexual misconduct was the price of admission,' says Moscovitch. She says it's taken years to acknowledge and unpack problematic encounters in her own past, which she'd previously laughed off as a joke when recounting to others. 'Culture was informing how we were thinking about our own experiences, and we were both diminishing them and being silenced about them. And I think it creates real confusion, or it did for me,' she says. 'Your first thought is, I'm so lucky nothing ever happened to me. And then you're like, 'Wait a second…. Every experience I've had actually, like, directly contradicts that,'' she says. 'And then you start to go into it – You're like, was that bad or wasn't it bad? Is that just part of growing up? Is that trauma or is that experience?' 'Red Like Fruit' begins with a preview Wednesday and opens Thursday. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 28, 2025.
Hamilton Spectator
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Moscovitch's drama ‘Red Like Fruit' explores power and memory in post-#MeToo era
TORONTO - A seasoned storyteller whose work often probes the complexities of consent and shades of truth, Hannah Moscovitch seems compelled to search for deeper meanings in both her plays and real life. There's rich significance, she suggests, in bringing her latest meditation on gender and power to a renowned Toronto theatre company once inextricably linked to allegations of sexual misconduct. The celebrated playwright points out that 'Red Like Fruit' hits Soulpepper several years after its co-founder and artistic director Albert Schultz resigned amid allegations of impropriety dating back years. 'They're trying to combat their own legacy,' Moscovitch says of being presented by Soulpepper, in collaboration with the Luminato Festival. Moscovitch's two-hander centres on a journalist whose investigation into a case of domestic violence leads her to reconsider the significance of her own past experiences. Michelle Monteith plays the journalist Lauren, whose doubts about her own memory have her turning to a male character, Luke, played by David Patrick Flemming, to recount her own story back to her. The audience plays witness to Lauren's reaction to hearing someone else present details of her life, a twist on the unreliable narrator trope that raises questions about whose stories get told and whose voice gets heard. Moscovitch, who visited similar themes in her Governor General's Award-winning play 'Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes,' notes her first-ever show at Soulpepper comes after a #MeToo reckoning that included pressure to address long-standing inequities in the theatre world. She credits current artistic director Weyni Mengesha with leading that charge. 'She's entirely changed that institution. I'm so admiring of her programming and her art and I think that she has already completely obliterated any legacy from Albert Schultz,' says Moscovitch. Four actresses sued Schultz in January 2018, claiming he groped them, exposed himself, pressed against them or otherwise behaved inappropriately. Schultz resigned and denied the allegations, saying he would defend himself. The lawsuits were settled that summer with undisclosed terms. Mengesha is equally effusive in describing Halifax-based Moscovitch as a 'brave' artist willing to tackle difficult topics. Mengesha says she flew to Halifax last year to preview 'Red Like Fruit' as it prepared for its world premiere at Bus Stop Theatre, quickly deciding it was important to bring it to Soulpepper. 'She explores things that are tough to talk about, like shame and definitely our own accountability as far as how we believe women or don't believe women,' Mengesha says. 'It's so personal and it's so honest. And what I love about her work is that it's a slow burn in some ways. It's always entertaining and really enjoyable to watch, but the effects of it – you'll be considering it days after.' 'Red Like Fruit' is directed by Moscovitch's husband, Christian Barry, who traces 'a direct line' from its themes to those of 'Sexual Misconduct,' which told of an affair between a married, middle-aged professor and his 19-year-old student. It's currently playing off-Broadway with Hugh Jackman and Ella Beatty. Barry suspects an advantage in being married to the playwright of such charged fare, and he confesses they each have a hard time putting their creative projects aside at the end of the day – work talk will invade conversations at the dinner table or pop up during school drop-off for their son. Such familiarity is especially handy in directing 'Red Like Fruit,' he says, recalling multiple conversations with Moscovitch about her own eureka moments over past encounters. 'There's a lot of unspoken understanding between us about the subtext of what she's writing about. And I think ultimately, when you're sharing things that are this intimately connected with lived experiences, you just want to trust that they're going to be handled with care,' says Barry, artistic director of Halifax's 2b theatre, which marks its 25th anniversary this June. 'And so she has trust in our relationship and in my ability to be able to see not just the text, but the subtext. Not just what's going on, but what it means to her personally and what it means to things that she's lived through that might be similar to what the characters are experiencing.' Moscovitch says 'Red Like Fruit' is not autobiographical but is partly informed by unsettling experiences she's had in a male-dominated creative sphere. 'Having been in the theatre community in Toronto in the 2000s, I would say that a certain amount of sexual misconduct was the price of admission,' says Moscovitch. She says it's taken years to acknowledge and unpack problematic encounters in her own past, which she'd previously laughed off as a joke when recounting to others. 'Culture was informing how we were thinking about our own experiences, and we were both diminishing them and being silenced about them. And I think it creates real confusion, or it did for me,' she says. 'Your first thought is, I'm so lucky nothing ever happened to me. And then you're like, 'Wait a second.... Every experience I've had actually, like, directly contradicts that,'' she says. 'And then you start to go into it – You're like, was that bad or wasn't it bad? Is that just part of growing up? Is that trauma or is that experience?' 'Red Like Fruit' begins with a preview Wednesday and opens Thursday. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 28, 2025.
Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Deborra-Lee finally ends it with Hugh Jackman after $250M battle
Deborra-Lee Furness has officially filed for divorce from Hugh Jackman in New York, nearly two years after the couple announced their separation. The filing, submitted on May 23, comes after the pair reached a comprehensive settlement to divide their estimated $250 million fortune. According to court documents obtained by all major matters—including alimony, child support arrangements, and spousal support—have been resolved privately. The divorce is uncontested, and only a judge's signature remains for the process to be finalized. Furness and Jackman, who share two adopted children, Oscar and Ava, were married for 27 years. The couple had no prenuptial agreement, which reportedly delayed the divorce filing. Insiders claim that while there was some negotiation over financial terms, the final agreement satisfied both parties. Furness will receive a substantial spousal support payment. Sources say Furness believed Jackman was involved in an emotional affair with actress Sutton Foster, his current partner. While there was no confirmed infidelity, the nature of Jackman's relationship with Foster contributed to Furness's emotional distress. Jackman and Foster were first linked during the pandemic while co-starring in The Music Man. Their relationship became public in January 2025. In her statement, Furness emphasized healing and personal growth, expressing gratitude for the lessons learned from their nearly three-decade-long marriage. Jackman is currently performing in the off-Broadway play Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes alongside Ella Beatty. Despite the personal upheaval, both Jackman and Furness have remained amicable and committed to co-parenting. Their split marks one of the most high-profile Hollywood divorces in recent years due to the lack of a prenup and Jackman's substantial career earnings.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Hugh Jackman girlfriend: Has Hugh Jackman moved on from Sutton Foster for a much younger actress?
Offstage Chemistry Draws Attention Relationship with Sutton Foster Reportedly Strained ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Concern from Hollywood Royalty ADVERTISEMENT FAQs Who is Hugh Jackman currently dating? What role is Jackman playing in his current production? Australian actor Hugh Jackman , best known globally for his role as Wolverine in the X-Men franchise, finds himself amid fresh speculation concerning his personal life. Reports have surfaced suggesting that Jackman may be sidestepping his current partner, Sutton Foster , in favor of a much younger co-star, prompting whispers of a growing rift between the Broadway couple, as mentioned in a report by Geo 56, is currently starring in the Off-Broadway production Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes , where he performs opposite 25-year-old Ella Beatty . The play, which delves into the complex dynamics between a novelist-professor and his teenage student, features intimate scenes—including a kiss—that, according to insiders, may be spilling over beyond the the daughter of Hollywood icons Warren Beatty and Annette Bening, plays the younger student involved in an affair with Jackman's character. However, what began as a staged romance appears to be growing into an offstage connection that has not gone unnoticed among cast and crew.'Everyone has observed that even when the curtain falls, Hugh remains quite flirtatious with Ella,' said a source familiar with the production, as quoted in a report by Geo TV.'It's raising eyebrows—especially concerning his relationship with Sutton Foster.'Jackman began seeing Foster after the two starred together in the 2022 revival of The Music Man on Broadway. Their professional chemistry reportedly translated into a romantic the same time, Jackman publicly announced the end of his 27-year marriage to Deborra-Lee Furness in September 2023. Foster followed suit, filing for divorce from her husband, Ted Griffin, the following the couple's bond initially appeared strong, insiders now claim that their relationship might be losing its momentum, with Jackman dedicating increasing amounts of time to work—and possibly to his new stage companion.'There's no denying that Hugh is more focused on his theatre commitments lately,' noted the same insider, as quoted in a Geo TV report.'And that shift in priorities seems to be putting a strain on things with Sutton.'Adding further intrigue to the situation is the reaction from Ella Beatty's family. Sources say that Warren Beatty, a revered figure in the American film industry, is reportedly displeased with the growing closeness between his daughter and Jackman.'Hugh is playing with fire,' the tipster said. 'Warren Beatty and Annette Bening still carry immense influence in Hollywood, and they're not exactly thrilled about this situation.'As speculation grows, fans of Jackman and Foster continue to hope the couple can navigate the current turbulence. Meanwhile, the actor's bond with Beatty is drawing both media attention and industry scrutiny, casting a spotlight not just on the stage, but on the shifting dynamics behind Jackman has been romantically linked to Broadway star Sutton Foster since early 2023, following their on-stage collaboration in The Music stars as a novelist-professor entangled in a controversial affair with a younger student, played by Beatty, in the Off-Broadway play Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes.
