Hugh Jackman’s Ex Deborra-Lee Furness Subtly Confirmed His Affair With Sutton Foster
The speculation around Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster’s relationship has been heating up ever since the Younger star filed for divorce from her husband, Ted Griffin, on Oct. 22. Now, confirmation of the alleged affair might have come from the most unlikely source in the most unexpected place.
Tasha Lustig, known for her gossip reports on TikTok and Instagram, dished the dirt on Jackman’s entanglement with his Music Man co-star. “Do y’all remember when I told you this man was up to no good,” she started her report. The social media influencer noted that the Wolverine star’s ex-wife, Deborra-Lee Furness was “blindsided” when she found out about their shenanigans while working together on Broadway. Still, the 68-year-old actress is not a shrinking violet.
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According to Us Weekly, Furness “liked” Lustig’s Instagram reel from a private account, so only her followers would know she made that subtle move. However, her bestie Amanda de Cadenet had her friend’s back and chimed in the comments, “You are on point with this one. My beloved friend Deb is about to have her glow up any moment fyi!” That might be confirmation enough that something happened between Jackman and Foster while they worked together.
There have been plenty of clues that, in hindsight, revealed the two talented stars were gushing over each other in the press. Foster even shared their pre-show ritual that now is raising eyebrows because it was such an intimate moment between two people, who were married to others at the time. The revelation came during a July 2022 appearance on Live With Kelly and Ryan.
“We hang out in my dressing room before every show and just catch up. Somehow we ended up sitting … maybe because my dressing room’s a mess, we sit on the carpet,” Foster explained of their daily “carpet chats.” She went on to describe it as a “wonderful thing” because it brought them closer as co-workers. “We’ve become really good friends, and we just talk and catch up on our day,” she added. “That’s been one of the best parts of the whole thing, that I’ve made this wonderful new friend.”
Their romantic bond was “Broadway’s worst-kept secret,” and sadly, “Deborra-Lee was the last to know,” according to an Us Weekly source. “He didn’t own up to it” and despite Furness wanting to save their 27-year marriage, Jackman reportedly continued seeing Foster. Now, Furness is left to pick up the pieces of the aftermath, but a pal promises that the best is yet to come for her.
“[Deborra-lee] is a strong, resilient, creative woman,” they praised her. We have no doubt that Furness’ next chapter is going to be fierce.
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