Why Hugh Jackman’s Ex-Wife Deborra-Lee Subtly Confirmed His ‘Affair’

Jackman and Foster reportedly got into a relationship while starring in “The Music Man” in 2022, with Furness only finding out late into the run of the Broadway revival.

According to the reports, Deborra-Lee Furness has now chosen to subtly admit about her Hugh Jackman’s infidelity because she was “hurt.”

After weeks of speculation about an alleged affair between Jackman and Sutton, Furness—who split from the “Deadpool and Wolverine” star in 2023—seemingly confirmed the rumors in a subtle way.

The Australian actress was spotted privately liking a post by gossip blogger Tasha Lustig, which claimed that her ex-husband was “running off with the mistress” and planning a “soft launch” of their relationship.

Adding to the intrigue, a friend of Furness also commented on the same post, stating that the blogger was “on point” with her claims.

Now, sources close to Furness have provided insight into why she chose to subtly hint at the infidelity, linking it to the emotional pain she feels over Jackman’s dishonesty.

“She has suspected Hugh of cheating on her, and he adamantly denied it over and over,” an insider shared per Daily Mail. “This is what would hurt the worst.”

The insider continued, “They based their marriage on honesty. But if Hugh didn’t physically cheat, she knows that he did emotionally.”

Furness’ friend De Cadenet also added fuel to the rumors that Jackman had an affair with Foster.

On Instagram, she left a comment under the same video post that Furness liked, which branded Foster a “mistress,” hinting that all the gossip and rumors about an affair were true.

“You are on point with this one,” de Cadenet commented. “My beloved friend Deb is about to have her glow up any moment, FYI !”

Due to the wild speculations made in Lustig’s video, de Cadenet’s response raised eyebrows about the true reason why Furness and Jackman called it quits on their almost 30-year marriage.

When Jackman and Furness announced their divorce, the pair declined to provide any details about the reasons behind their split.

They simply stated that they were separating to focus on personal growth and would not make further comments.

Although Furness’s recent actions might suggest she is finally ready to open up about the divorce, the same source clarified that this is not the case.

“She wasn’t going to be the one to break anything or say anything, and she still won’t be speaking out,” the insider said about Furness.

The source added: “Her liking a simple post is the most subtle thing she could do that would have the greatest impact, and it cannot be proven in any way, shape or form that it was a jab to him. It’s left up to interpretation.”

Though the exact timing of Jackman and Foster’s alleged romantic involvement remains unclear, sources suggest it began around the time they co-starred in the Broadway revival of “The Music Man.”

During that period, Furness frequently attended their performances, seemingly unaware of any infidelity until much later.

“Deborra-lee was blindsided when she found out about the affair through the run of the show,” said an insider. “It was apparently Broadway’s worst-kept secret, and Deborra-lee was the last to know.”

As for why no one informed Furness sooner, a source explained that it was out of respect for Jackman and Foster’s “privacy,” describing the pair as “nice and great people.”

The source also claimed that Jackman chose not to “own up” to his alleged infidelity when confronted by Furness, a decision that ultimately played a significant role in dooming their marriage.

Before they split in 2023, Furness and Jackman had been married for nearly three decades and shared two children, Oscar and Ava.

Although the split seemed pain-free as there was no protracted court battle, sources close to Furness have claimed that it wasn’t the case, at least for the actress.

“For a woman who’s been in a marriage for 27 years who then discovers her partner was unfaithful and isn’t trustworthy, it’s a pretty devastating life experience,” a friend of Furness told US Weekly.

The insider also claimed that Jackman’s alleged infidelity came as a shock to the former couple’s friends and family, given how long they had been married.

They added, “I think many people were shocked he could do this to her, especially as she’s the mother of his children, and they’ve navigated three decades of life together. A little respect may have been in order.”