Hugh Jackman, the talented Australian actor famous for his roles in X-Men, Les Misérables, and The Greatest Showman, has long been admired for his acting skills and personal life.
For years, he was equally known for his lasting marriage to Deborra-Lee Furness.
But everything changed in 2023 when the couple announced their separation.
Now, speculation about Jackman’s new romantic involvement has sparked outrage across the internet.
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness first crossed paths in 1995 while working on the Australian TV show Correlli.
At the time, Jackman was a newcomer to acting, and he quickly fell for Furness, who was already a well-known actress and producer.
Even though they were 13 years apart in age, their connection was undeniable, and they tied the knot just a year later, in 1996.
Throughout their marriage, the couple often emphasized the importance of mutual respect and open communication as the foundation of their relationship.
Over the course of their nearly 30 years together, they became loving parents to Oscar and Ava, two adopted children.
Jackman has openly shared that they turned to adoption after facing difficulties with infertility, and their family life became a source of immense joy for him.
But in 2023, this picture of a perfect partnership came to an end when Jackman and Furness revealed they were separating.
In a shared statement to People, Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness explained that after nearly “three decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage,” they were “shifting” their paths and separating “to pursue our individual growth.”
However, Jackman’s image as a devoted family man is now under intense scrutiny.
For some time, rumors of an affair between Jackman and his former The Music Man co-star Sutton Foster have circulated, and recent events suggest that infidelity may have contributed to their breakup. Furness has subtly hinted at this possibility, adding fuel to the public’s curiosity.
In October 2024, content creator Tasha Lustig posted an Instagram video suggesting that the alleged relationship between Jackman and Foster had been an open secret for some time.
In the video, she remarked, “Do y’all remember when I told you this man was up to no good?” while showing a photo of Jackman and Foster together.
Lustig claimed that Jackman had been secretly involved with Foster, and her version of the timeline implied that the affair took place while Jackman was still married to Furness.
Not long after, Foster filed for divorce from her husband of 10 years, and new reports suggest that she and Jackman are getting ready to make their relationship public.
To add weight to the rumors, Furness liked the video on her private Instagram account, which pointed to Jackman’s alleged infidelity, seemingly supporting Lustig’s claims.
Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster starred together in the Broadway revival of The Music Man from 2021 to 2023.
A source revealed to Us Weekly that while rumors of an offstage romance between the two were common during the show’s run, Deborra-Lee Furness had full trust in her husband and their marriage.
The source explained that Furness was blindsided when she discovered the affair, mentioning that it seemed to be an open secret in the Broadway community, and she was one of the last to find out.
Despite the betrayal, Furness reportedly tried to salvage their marriage, but Jackman was determined to pursue his relationship with Foster.
However, the insider noted that Jackman never admitted to the affair.
Although Furness’s Instagram activity seems to hint at the possibility of infidelity, her actions suggest she wants the truth to come out.
A mutual friend of the couple commented, “I think many people were shocked [Hugh] could do this to her, especially as she’s the mother of his children, and they’ve navigated three decades of life together.”
