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The ‘reason’ for Hugh Jackman’s divorce from his ex-wife was his ‘relationship’ with Sutton Foster: report
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The ‘reason’ for Hugh Jackman’s divorce from his ex-wife was his ‘relationship’ with Sutton Foster: report

Hugh Jackman is allegedly leaving his marriage to Deborra-Lee Furness along with his “The Music Man” co-star Sutton Foster.

Alleged sources US Weekly It was revealed on Tuesday that Jackman, 56, had an “affair” with Foster, 49, while he was married to Furness, 68.

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster at the 2022 Tony Awards. Getty Images

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster at the 2022 Tony Awards. Getty Images

“Sutton and Hugh’s affair is the reason for Hugh and Deb’s divorce,” a source close to Foster told the press.

They added: “A lot of people on Broadway knew, and we kept it secret because they were both such nice, wonderful people. Everybody respected their privacy. But there was a relationship and an overlap.”

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness at the 2023 Met Gala. Getty Images for Met Museum/Vogue

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness at the 2023 Met Gala. Getty Images for Met Museum/Vogue

The insider also claimed that Jackman and Foster are currently together. “They are really happy now,” they said.

The Post has reached out to representatives for Jackman and Foster for comment.

He announced that he was Jackman Separating from his wife of 27 years The former couple adopted 24-year-old Oscar and 19-year-old Ava.

Foster, by the way She filed for divorce from her husband Ted Griffin, the “Ocean’s Eleven” screenwriter of 10 years, last month — just as the news broke. Jackman and Foster’s alleged secret romance. She shares Foster’s adopted daughter Emily, 7, with Griffin, 53.

Sutton Foster as Ted Griffin at a Broadway show in February 2019. Bruce Glikas/WireImage

Sutton Foster as Ted Griffin at a Broadway show in February 2019. Bruce Glikas/WireImage

Jackman and Foster starred together in the Broadway revival of “The Music Man,” which began previews in December 2021 and runs through January 2023.

According to a source from US Weekly, Furness was “caught off guard” when she learned of Jackman’s relationship with Foster.

Sutton Foster and Hugh Jackman at the 2022 Tony Awards. Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions

Sutton Foster and Hugh Jackman at the 2022 Tony Awards. Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions

Sutton Foster, Hugh Jackman at the 68th Annual Tony Awards. CBS via Getty Images

Sutton Foster, Hugh Jackman at the 68th Annual Tony Awards. CBS via Getty Images

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness. thehughjackman/Instagram

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness. thehughjackman/Instagram

“Apparently this was Broadway’s worst kept secret and Deborra-Lee was the last to know,” the industry source said, adding that Jackman “didn’t own up” to the claim that he was with the “Young” actor.

a friend old couple He said Furness was devastated after the scandal.

“I think a lot of people were surprised that (Hugh) could do this to her, especially considering she was the mother of his children and they had lived together for three decades,” the friend said. “It would be nice to have some respect.”

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness. thehughjackman/Instagram

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness. thehughjackman/Instagram

Meanwhile, a theater source claimed that Jackman and Foster are a couple but do not live together because of their children. The insider added: “But Sutton told people at Broadway about the relationship. (Everyone there) has known about it for a long time.”

Jackman and Foster have been very open about how they formed a tight relationship when they were Broadway co-stars.

“Late Night with Seth Meyers” in May 2022Foster said she had “the time of my life” working with the “Deadpool & Wolverine” star.

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster in May 2022

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster on “Late Night with Seth Meyers” in May 2022. NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images

“I’ve watched everything he’s done. It’s amazing,” Jackman gushed about Foster in the interview.

Open “Live with Kelly and Ryan” Foster will join the duo in July 2022. hung out in the locker room Before every “Music Man” show.

“It’s a great thing,” Foster added of his bond with Jackman. “That’s one of the best parts of the whole thing, I made this amazing new friend.”