A friend of Hugh Jackman‘s ex-wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, has seemingly confirmed the rumors surrounding his alleged affair with Sutton Foster.
Reactions to the Controversy
The actress and photographer Amanda de Cadenet appeared to give a shocking endorsement of the affair in a comment on Instagram, in response to a video by gossip blogger Tasha Lustig. In her comment, de Cadenet hinted that Jackman had left his wife for Foster after the two grew close while working together on Broadway’s “The Music Man”.
“You’re spot on with this ☝🏻,” de Cadenet wrote in the comments. “My dear friend Deb is about to shine any time now FYI!” The remark seemed to suggest that de Cadenet believes the rumors about Jackman’s relationship with Foster are indeed true.
Furness, in a gesture that some may interpret as supportive, “liked” the post on Lustig’s Instagram account, further fueling speculation about the truth behind the rumors. Jackman, Foster, and Furness to request comments on the matter, but there has been no official statement so far.
The Timeline of the Alleged Affair
The timeline of the alleged affair begins with Jackman and Foster, both of whom were married when they began starring in “The Music Man” in 2021. The Broadway production wrapped in January 2023. During this time, the two were said to have become very close.
In September 2023, Jackman and Furness, who had been married for 27 years, announced their separation. The couple shared two adopted children. A source close to the actor revealed that Jackman was “devastated” by the end of his long marriage.
In October 2023, exclusively reported that Foster, 49, had filed for divorce from her husband, Ted Griffin, a screenwriter known for Ocean’s Eleven, after 10 years of marriage. This move by Foster came shortly after Jackman and Furness’ separation, further adding fuel to the rumors of a relationship between the two Broadway stars.
In the same month, a source close to Jackman and Foster revealed that the two were indeed romantically involved. The source stated that the couple was “in love” but keeping their relationship private.
Another insider also confirmed that the two were “completely in sync, in love, and want to spend the rest of their lives together,” which further substantiated the rumors.
Praise and Admiration from Sutton Foster
Sutton Foster, in a 2022 interview with Vogue, spoke highly of Jackman, reflecting on how quickly they became close friends while working together on “The Music Man.” She described him as “famously the hardest worker” and praised his generosity and kindness, all of which she noted were qualities that matched the public perception of the actor.
“He’s incredibly kind, and generous — and all of that is true,” Foster gushed in the interview.
The unfolding drama surrounding Jackman, Foster, and Furness has generated significant public interest. The involvement of Amanda de Cadenet, a friend of Furness, adds a personal dimension to the ongoing story. Although Jackman and Foster have not publicly confirmed or denied the rumors, the details and timing of their relationships suggest that the two may have developed a connection while working on “The Music Man”, with both parties going through marital separations shortly thereafter.
The ongoing developments and reactions, such as the support shown by Furness liking de Cadenet’s comment, have only intensified speculation, leaving fans and observers waiting to see whether the couple will address the rumors in the near future.
