Hugh Jackman’s estranged wife apparently responds to affair rumors – News

Hugh Jackman’s estranged wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, has seemingly responded to speculation that he was having an affair.

The couple had been married for 27 years when they announced their divorce in September 2023, saying they wanted to pursue “individual growth.”

Speaking to People, Jackman, 56, and Furness, 68, said: “We are blessed to have lived together as husband and wife in a beautiful, loving marriage for almost thirty years. Our journey is now changing and we have decided to part ways to pursue our individual growth.

“Our family is and will always be our top priority. We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love and kindness. We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family navigates this transition throughout our lives.”

They concluded: “This is the only statement any of us will make.”

The couple – who have two children together – split last year after 27 years (Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

In recent months, speculation has arisen that Jackman may have begun a romance with Broadway actor Sutton Foster, 49.

They reportedly met while starring together The music man musical.

And now, Furness has seemingly responded to the news of the alleged relationship.

Furness “liked” an Instagram post that suggested Jackman had apparently “blindsided” her by describing his relationship with Foster.

Amanda de Cadenet, a British media personality, also joined the debate when she wrote in a comment last month: “You’re in the right place. My beloved friend Deb is about to get ripped off at any moment!”

Meanwhile, an insider told US Weekly: “Sutton and Hugh’s relationship is the reason Hugh and Deb divorced.

“A lot of people on Broadway knew, and we kept it quiet because they’re both such kind and wonderful people. Everyone respected their privacy. But there was an affair and overlap.”

Hugh Jackman reportedly met Sutton Foster while working on The Music Man (Eric Charbonneau/Disney via Getty Images)

A source also told the Daily Mail: “Deborra-Lee had her suspicions when Hugh started working with Sutton. Their relationship is no secret to her.”

Jackman had previously said he knew Furness was the one for him just a few weeks after the pair first met.

In 2017, he told People magazine: “Deb, she was a huge star… I get picked up and Deb is in the front seat of the car. I’ll never forget it. She took off her seat belt, turned around and stabbed extended her hand, took off her sunglasses and said, “Hi, I’m Deborra-lee Furness, nice to meet you.” I remember thinking, ‘I like this girl.'”

UNILAD has contacted representatives for Hugh Jackman, Deborra-lee Furness and Sutton Foster for comment.