In November, we reported on allegations that Hugh Jackman had cheated on wife Deborra-Lee Furness with Broadway co-star Sutton Foster.
The news came after Jackman and Furness announced their intention to end their marriage.
Initial statements from the exiles made it seem as if the decision was mutual and amicable.
But soon after, rumors surfaced that Jackman and Foster began an affair while co-starring The Music Man It started spreading like wildfire.
And now, we have the first official confirmation that Hugh and Sutton are an item.
Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster spotted holding hands in Santa Monica
In photos obtained by Page Six, Jackman and Foster are seen walking hand-in-hand during a date night in Santa Monica, California.
The meeting comes two months after the couple’s affair was first reported.
A source said, “The reason for Hugh and Deb’s divorce is Sutton and Hugh’s relationship.” us weekly In those days.
“A lot of people on Broadway knew, and we kept it quiet because they’re both very nice and great people. Everyone respected his privacy. But there were affairs and overlap.
Both had praised each other in earlier interviews.
“This is a wonderful thing. We just talk and go about our day. “That’s one of the best parts of the whole thing, that I’ve made this amazing new friend,” Sutton said of her “friendship” during a conversation with Kelly Ripa.
“This show is nothing without you,” Jackman wrote on Instagram along with a video of him and Foster practicing a dance from the production.
Deborah-Lee Furness’s heartbreak
Jackman is undoubtedly one of Hollywood’s most beloved leading men. And it does not seem that this scandal will have any significant impact on his career or reputation.
But that doesn’t change the fact that his wife of 27 years was reportedly devastated by his betrayal.
“Deborra-Lee was shocked when she found out about the affair during the show,” an insider alleges.
“It was apparently Broadway’s worst-kept secret, and Deborra-Lee was the last person to know it.”
The source also claims that Jackman never clarified about infidelity even after the rumors surfaced.
“They didn’t accept it,” says an industry source.
We’re sure fans are happy that Hugh and Sutton have found happiness. But it certainly seems like they could have handled the situation in a more ethical manner.