Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster are enjoying life in New York City. The 56-year-old actor, known for his roles in "Deadpool & Wolverine," was married to Deborra-Lee Furness for 27 years before their split in 2023. Rumors have persisted that Jackman may have moved on with his "The Music Man" co-star, 49-year-old Foster. Now, sources are shedding light on the alleged "lighthearted" and "joyful" nature of their relationship.
On Friday, an insider revealed to US Weekly that the rumored couple often indulges in intimate dinners at New York restaurants, strolls through Central Park, and mutual support in their professional endeavors. "They're happier than ever," the source noted, emphasizing that both understand the pressures of the industry.
Jackman is said to admire Foster's "immense talent, infectious positivity, and grounded nature," while she appreciates his "kindness, professionalism, and ability to make others feel valued." The insider also described their connection as "a wonderful next chapter" for both.
Jackman and Foster, who was married to Ted Griffin for nearly a decade before their 2024 split, are reportedly keen on keeping their relationship private to allow it to "grow naturally" away from public scrutiny. The source described their dynamic as "a balance of playfulness and genuine admiration."
The Post reached out to Jackman and Foster's representatives for comment. The news comes as Furness, 68, appears to react to reports of Jackman's rumored romance with Foster. Furness "liked" a post from her private Instagram account, where gossip blogger Tasha Lustig claimed that Jackman had "blindsided" her by revealing his relationship with Foster, according to US Weekly on Wednesday.
British media personality Amanda de Cadenet also commented on the allegations last month, writing, "You are on point with this one. My beloved friend Deb is about to have her glow up any moment fyi!" Sources claimed to the outlet on Tuesday that Jackman did have "an affair" with Foster while they were on Broadway together. "Sutton and Hugh's relationship is the reason Hugh and Deb got divorced," an insider close to Foster stated.
"A lot of people on Broadway knew, and we kept it quiet because both of them are so nice and great people. Everyone respected their privacy. But there was an affair and overlap," the source added. "They are really happy now." Furness reportedly had "suspicions" about her longtime husband working with the actress. Jackman and Foster appeared together in "The Music Man," which ran on Broadway from December 2021 to January 2023.
Nine months later, Jackman and Furness announced the end of their 27-year marriage. "Deborra-Lee had her suspicions when Hugh started working with Sutton," a source told the Daily Mail earlier this month. "Their relationship is not a secret to her." Page Six reported last month that Foster filed for divorce from Griffin, with sources telling the outlet that she and Jackman are now officially an item.
"They are 100% together and are in love and want to spend the rest of their lives together," one insider stated. "They go out of their way to hide it, but it's common knowledge." Furness, who shares adopted children Oscar, 24, and Ava, 19, with Jackman, has yet to speak publicly about the end of her marriage, but the source told Daily Mail that she "wants to be left out of this narrative."
"She is not going to address this or speak against Hugh," they said. "When they divorced, they agreed to keep everything that happened during their marriage private." The source noted that "Hugh still has tremendous respect for Deborra-Lee. They have kids and that is what is important to them both. The are repairing what they can, and will never talk ill about each other."
Jackman and Furness tied the knot in 1996 and released a joint statement about their separation in September 2023. "We have been blessed to share almost 3 decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage," the former flames told People at the time. "Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth. Our family has been and always will be our highest priority. We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness."
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