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Hugh Jackman Scandal: Ex-Wife Breaks Silence Amid Cheating Rumors and $250M Divorce
The breakup between actor Hugh Jackman and his ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness has taken a dramatic turn as Furness releases a fiery public statement appearing to confirm long-running rumors of betrayal.
In a message shared with the Daily Mail, Furness stated:
“The traumatic journey of betrayal is a profound wound that cuts deep.”
Her comment comes just 11 days after Jackman was spotted publicly holding hands with actress Sutton Foster, his former Music Man co-star and now confirmed girlfriend.
Jackman and Foster went public with their relationship in January, roughly 16 months after Jackman and Furness first announced their separation. Sources claim the relationship was an “open secret” within Broadway circles as early as last summer, fueling speculation that the romance may have begun before both were officially single.
Foster herself filed for divorce from her now ex-husband, writer Ted Griffin, just five months before confirming her relationship with Jackman.
As legal details emerge, the financial stakes are substantial. Reports estimate the split involves as much as $250 million in assets. Court filings confirm the divorce is uncontested, meaning the former couple has already reached a private settlement pending judicial approval.
The pair share two children, and sources claim Furness will receive a “handsome spousal support payment.”
Despite public speculation and growing headlines, Jackman has not commented directly on the cheating allegations. Furness, meanwhile, says she is relying on her faith to move forward:
“I’m turning to God to help guide me through the end of our nearly three-decade marriage.”
As the story continues to unfold, fans and industry insiders are left asking whether this was the end of a Hollywood love story — or the uncovering of a secret affair years in the making.