Hugh Jackman starts new chapter with Sutton Foster: Kids react
Hugh Jackman has separated from his long-time wife, Deborra-Lee Furness. They were together for 27 years, but now the actor is seen with a younger partner, Sutton Foster. The actor's children have already met her. What was their reaction?
Hugh Jackman, an actor who likely needs no introduction, decided to part ways with his wife, Deborra-Lee Furness. Their marriage, lasting almost three decades, was for many a symbol of the possibility of a lasting relationship in show business. However, Jackman has connected with actress Sutton Foster. According to the "Daily Mail," the actor's children have mixed feelings about their father's new relationship.
A new partner in Hugh Jackman's life
Oscar and Ava, Jackman's children, have to split their time between their parents and get used to Sutton's presence, who has a seven-year-old daughter, Emily. A source from the "Daily Mail" emphasizes that the children find it difficult to accept the new situation, yet they also feel guilty if they get too close to Sutton.
Hugh Jackman spends the holidays in Australia with his children, while Sutton performs in Los Angeles. The actor hopes that time will help ease the tensions in the family. Recently, there certainly hasn't been a shortage of these tensions. In a statement, the couple emphasized that they parted ways amicably and with respect. "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 livesd," they wrote in a joint statement in 2023.
However, Deborra-Lee Furness did not hide that her husband's departure is a sensitive topic. On October 26, Furness liked a video by gossip blogger Tasha Lustig on Instagram. The post suggested that Jackman plans to "delicately reveal" his new relationship with Foster. Furness's friend, Amanda de Cadenet, commented on this post, saying, "You are on point with this one ☝ . My beloved friend Deb is about to have her glow up any moment fyi!"
According to the "Daily Mail," the ex-wife of the "Wolverine" star feels deceived for finding out about the relationship with Sutton last. Her dissatisfaction is compounded by the fact that Jackman's close friends, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, did not inform her about her former partner's new relationship.
Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster are trying to keep their relationship out of the media spotlight. The couple met while working on the musical "The Music Man." Jackman played the role of Harold Hill, and Foster played Marian Paroo. The show premiered on Broadway in February 2022 and was performed at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York until January 2023.
"Us Weekly" magazine quotes a source close to Foster, stating: "Sutton and Hugh's relationship is the reason Hugh and Deb got divorced. A lot of people on Broadway knew, and we kept it quiet because both of them are so nice and great people. Everyone respected their privacy. But there was an affair and overlap."
