“Deborra-Lee Furness, 68, was married to Hollywood star Hugh Jackman for 27 years before announcing their split in September 2023. Soon after, rumors began circulating about Jackman, 56, being involved with his 49-year-old The Music Man co-star, who was previously married to Ted Griffin. On the evening of January 6th, they confirmed the relationship when they were photographed holding hands during a dinner in Santa Monica, California. According to insiders, after months of speculation, Furness felt a sense of relief as her suspicions were confirmed.
‘Deborra-Lee feels relief as she wants to be honest with her fans,’ an insider exclusively told Daily Mail. ‘She had been plagued with doubts. She was told that the rumors weren’t true and that Hugh and Sutton were nothing more than close friends who worked together. But something in her heart told her otherwise. She trusted her instincts, and they were right. Now she can peacefully close this chapter and move forward. She has nothing more to say about her ex-husband and his close friend, Sutton.’
In September 2023, Furness and Jackman shocked fans by announcing their separation after 27 years of marriage, stating they were ‘going through changes and made the decision to part ways to continue their individual growth.’ Foster also filed for divorce in October after 10 years of marriage. They share a 7-year-old daughter, Emily.
This week, Sutton and Hugh made their relationship public, feeling they no longer had reasons to hide their feelings. ‘It’s been long enough for Hugh to stop playing games and hide their relationship,’ said an insider. ‘They both wanted to be considerate of their exes and anyone else who might be hurt, but they weren’t going to keep it secret any longer. Close friends of Hugh have noticed how much younger he looks, and it’s all thanks to Sutton.’
Some friends say Jackman and Sutton grew closer due to marital difficulties, but their romantic relationship didn’t begin until after the actor had processed his divorce.
‘After the pandemic, the relationship between Deborra-Lee and Hugh became very strained,’ continued the insider. ‘It was no longer the same. He had such a special connection with Deborra-Lee, but now that’s over, and he has to do what feels right for him.’
Furness, who met Jackman in 1995 on an Australian TV show, remained silent after their split, but last year she shared that she had big plans for her career moving forward. Furness and Jackman have adopted children: Oscar, 24, and Ava, 19.”
