Hugh Jackman has reportedly been left worried about the explosive details that his ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness could reveal in a rumored tell-all memoir.
Even his new girlfriend, Sutton Foster, is said to be struggling with fears about her reputation being tainted by “homewrecker” allegations following the Marvel star’s split from Furness.
Although Hugh Jackman has seemingly maintained that nothing romantic happened between them before his 2023 divorce from Furness, the timeline of their romance continues to raise eyebrows.
Hugh Jackman And Deborra-Lee Furness’s Relationship Dynamics Don’t Seem Peaceful Anymore
Jackman has reportedly been left unsettled as his ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness prepares to shop a bombshell exposé that promises to expose deep-seated “betrayals” and upend his squeaky-clean public perception.
For nearly three decades, the former couple was celebrated as one of Hollywood’s most stable and scandal-free marriages, but that was before they shockingly announced that they were calling it quits in 2023.
Things initially seemed cordial and peaceful, with reports suggesting their divorce went smoothly despite the huge amount of wealth and properties involved.
However, sources claim that the initial harmony has now disappeared, leaving Furness brewing with hurt and ready to speak out, especially as the “Wolverine” actor continues to flaunt his romance with Broadway star Sutton Foster at high-profile events.
Hugh Jackman Is Anxious About What Deborra-Lee Furness Could Reveal In A Rumored Tell-All Memoir
According to Closer Magazine, sources claimed that the Australian actress has been inundated with offers to tell her side of the story in both a tell-all memoir and documentary.
She has coyly alluded to going through a “traumatic journey of betrayal” after Jackman and Foster went public with their relationship in January last year, suggesting that any possible hesitation to hold back may now be out of the window.
“Deb has kept her side of the street squeaky clean, for the most part,” a close source told the media outlet. “She’s been incredibly dignified, and she still wants to meet with Sutton at some point, if only out of a willingness to be the bigger person.”
“But she’s still very hurt and betrayed by Hugh’s actions, and is now ready to push the red button on some of those plans that have been on ice for well over a year now,” they continued.
One thing that may leave the Hollywood leading man running for cover is also talks suggesting Furness will have to dig deep to bring out other possible skeletons to justify the big money she’s been paid for the memoir.
“The book is step one, but – for Deb to justify the big bucks – she’ll have to lay everything out there, which will include Hugh’s shady behavior with Sutton, and other occasions where he wasn’t exactly lily-white,” the source noted.
Hugh Jackman And Sutton Foster’s Relationship Timeline Raised Eyebrows
Jackman and Foster’s relationship timeline has remained a highly debated topic among netizens.
After announcing his split from Furness in 2023, they went public with their relationship just over a year later amid heavy rumors linking them to each other at the time.
Many have speculated that there was an overlap between his marriage to Furness and his romance with Foster as they worked together on the Broadway revival of “The Music Man” from 2021 until 2023.
It was after that that they both separated from their respective long-term partners, leaving many fans scrambling for answers.
Deborra-Lee Furness Still Hurt By How Her Marriage Fell Apart
Meanwhile, there have been signs that Furness is still hurt from the way things turned out between them.
After Jackman and Foster made their first appearance at the Met Gala last month, she reportedly “liked” an Instagram quote that read, “Sometimes the universe removes someone from your life because they don’t deserve to be in your future.”
She then commented on a post that was shared by actress Kerry Washington, which bore the caption, “You cannot trust ANYBODY…EVER.” Furness cheekily responded, “HILARIOUS…so true.”
All of these seem to attest to the fact that it’s payback time, especially after she seemingly made a huge sacrifice to help push Jackman’s career on the global stage.
Hugh Jackman’s Ex-Wife’s Decision To Speak Up Will Be ‘An Absolute Nightmare’ For The Actor
According to Closer, the source explained that the money isn’t the major reason Furness is considering a tell-all memoir, but for her to “take back some control and reclaim her part in this story.”
“She spent years helping Hugh build this image of being the ultimate devoted husband and all-around good guy, only to now watch herself totally erased from the picture while he parades around with Sutton,” they continued. “It might not be so hard to take if they weren’t rubbing their romance in her face while she’s still picking up the pieces after the divorce.”
The insider added that although Furness is “not a vengeful person,” the fact remains that she hasn’t been able to get closure, which has seemingly left her bitter and unhappy.
Her decision to speak up is said to be “an absolute nightmare” for Jackman, whose nice guy image in the industry is set to be thrown up in flames “thanks to the way he’s handled this divorce.”
“There’s no telling how far he could fall if Deb totally exposes everything,” the source added.
It remains to be seen how things turn out, as Furness has reportedly asked for a meeting between all three of them just so she can get closure and move on.