Hugh Jackman fans upset as he steps out hand-in-hand with Sutton Foster after Deborra-Lee Furness split

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Hugh Jackman sparked a whirlwind of reactions online after he appeared to officially confirm his romance with Sutton Foster following his split from his ex-wife, Deborra-Lee Furness.

Jackman and Foster put an end to months of speculation about their relationship as they were spotted hand-in-hand on a date night in Santa Monica, California, on Monday, January 6. 

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster's date night sparks fury online 

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness ended their 27-year marriage in September 2023, while Sutton Foster filed for divorce from her husband of 10 years, Ted Griffin, in October 2024. Since then, many have speculated that Jackman and Foster's supposed romance led to the demise of their respective marriages. 

Soon after photos of Jackman and Foster's Santa Monica date night emerged on social media, fans and netizens began to share their thoughts on their budding romance, with many condemning them for leaving their spouses. Many showed support for Jackman's ex-wife, Furness.

One wrote, "Him and Sutton Foster are repulsive. Both ditching their spouses and families. Deborah Lee gave this ingrate her stardom, her love & loyalty for 30 years & was dumped at a time she would expect to have a partner to be with her for the rest of her life." 

Another said, "Pathetic. Cheating after 27 years of marriage but hey let’s stage a papped photo and smile real big," while a person added, "lmaoooooo these funny a** cheaters." 

"They've know each other for 20 years and are going to try to pretend they weren't having an affair? Come off it. This is obviously a publicist attempt to drum up good press for terrible people. @RealHughJackman and Sutton Foster are deplorable and have no shame," one more expressed. 

An individual offered, "Apparently he cheated on his ex wife with sutton before he divorced her. ALLEGEDLY. not confirmed, but all signs point towards yes and im pretty sure deb confirmed it... and sutton had an affair on her ex husband... its real messy. imgonna have to boycott hugh for a bit im afraid."

One disappointed fan said, "I too am very disappointed with Hugh Jackman, I thought you were better than this." "Hugh Jackman divorced his wife for a younger lady. And the new lady divorced her husband. They cheated together," claimed another person. 

In the photos circulating online, Jackman and Foster can be seen looking very close, holding hands and laughing together until their eyes met

How did Deborra-Lee Furness react to Hugh Jackman's alleged romance with Sutton Foster?

Hugh Jackman's recent date night with Sutton Foster came just days after he attended one of the final performances of her play, 'Once Upon a Mattress', at Los Angeles' Ahmanson Theatre.

The two stars had previously shared the stage on Broadway, playing the lead roles in the highly acclaimed 2022 production of 'The Music Man'.

Sources told RadarOnline that Jackman’s relationship with Foster has left his ex-wife, Furness, upset. She is reportedly angry at 'The Wolverine' star's close friends, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, for allegedly staying silent about the rumored romance.

"They kept their lips sealed out of loyalty to Hugh. Now she is seething with rage over being the last to know, Deb feels blindsided. She has a memory like a steel trap and isn't afraid to use it!" the tipster shared. 

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