Hugh Jackman’s estranged wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, appears to have addressed rumors regarding his potential infidelity.
The couple, who were married for 27 years, announced their separation in September 2023, expressing their desire to focus on ‘individual growth’.
In a joint statement with People, Jackman, aged 56, and Furness, 68, declared: “We have been blessed to share almost 3 decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage. 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. We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family navigates this transition in all of our lives.”
They finished their statement with: “This is the sole statement either of us will make.”
Over recent months, speculation has increased that Jackman may have begun a romantic relationship with Broadway actor Sutton Foster, 49.
Reports suggest they became acquainted while co-starring in The Music Man musical.
Recently, Furness has seemingly reacted to the rumors of this alleged relationship.
Furness ‘liked’ an Instagram post hinting that Jackman had allegedly ‘blindsided’ her by revealing his connection with Foster.
Amanda de Cadenet, a British media personality, added her thoughts to the discussion, commenting last month: “You are on point with this one. My beloved friend Deb is about to have her glow-up any moment fyi!”
A source informed US Weekly: “Sutton and Hugh’s relationship is the reason Hugh and Deb got divorced.”
“Many people in the Broadway community were aware, but chose to keep it quiet out of respect for both of them, who are genuinely nice and great people. However, there was an affair and overlap.”
Another source revealed to the Daily Mail, “Deborra-Lee had her suspicions when Hugh started working with Sutton. Their relationship is not a secret to her.”
Jackman previously shared how he realized Furness was the one for him shortly after they first met.
In a 2017 interview with People magazine, he stated: “Deb, she was a big star… I get picked up, and Deb is in the front seat of the car. I’ll never forget. She took off her seatbelt, and she turned around and put out her hand and took off her sunglasses and said, ‘Hi, I’m Deborra-lee Furness, nice to meet you.’ I remember thinking, ‘I like this girl.'”