Hugh Jackman’s post-divorce image may be facing its biggest test yet.
The actor’s ex-wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, is reportedly considering a tell-all project that could address the timeline of his romance with Sutton Foster. The claims come more than a year after Jackman and Furness ended their 27-year marriage, once viewed as one of Hollywood’s most stable relationships.
The split was first presented as calm and respectful.
Now, insiders claim Furness is still hurt, and the public rollout of Jackman’s relationship with Foster has made that pain harder to ignore.
At the center of the tension is one question: when did Jackman and Foster’s relationship really begin?
Furness Reportedly Has Tell-All Offers
According to Closer, Furness has been approached with offers to share her side through a memoir or documentary.
No deal has been confirmed by Furness, her representatives, or any publisher. Still, insiders claim the idea has been discussed as she weighs whether to speak more openly about the marriage and its aftermath.
One source said Furness has stayed mostly dignified since the breakup.
“Deb has kept her side of the street squeaky clean, for the most part,” the insider said. “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 that patience may be running out.
“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,” the source claimed.
Jackman And Foster’s Timeline Is Under Scrutiny
Jackman and Foster worked together on the Broadway revival of ‘The Music Man’ from 2021 to 2023. At the time, both were still publicly tied to long-term partners.
Jackman and Furness announced their separation in 2023. He and Foster later went public as a couple, fueling speculation about whether their bond had started before the public knew.
There is no published evidence confirming overlap between Jackman’s marriage and his romance with Foster. Jackman has reportedly insisted nothing romantic happened before his divorce.
But online speculation has continued, especially after Jackman and Foster appeared together at the Met Gala last month.
After that appearance, Furness 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 also commented on a Kerry Washington post that said, “You cannot trust ANYBODY…EVER.”
Furness replied, “HILARIOUS…so true.”
Those social media moves do not prove anything by themselves. They do, however, add to the sense that Furness may not be as at peace with the breakup as the original separation statement suggested.
Sources Say This Is About Control, Not Just Money
Insiders claim Furness is not simply interested in a payday.
According to the report, she wants to reclaim her side of the story after years of supporting Jackman’s public image as a devoted husband and universally liked Hollywood star.
“She spent years helping Hugh build this image of being the ultimate devoted husband and all-round good guy, only to now watch herself totally erased from the picture while he parades around with Sutton,” the source claimed.
The insider added that Furness may have found it easier to move on if Jackman and Foster had kept their relationship more private.
“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 source said.
From Jackman’s side, the possibility of Furness speaking out is reportedly being viewed as a nightmare.
If she does tell her story, it could put new pressure on the carefully managed image Jackman has built over decades.
Furness Reportedly Wants Closure
Furness has also reportedly asked for a meeting involving herself, Jackman, and Foster.
The alleged goal is not revenge, according to insiders, but closure.
Whether that meeting happens remains unclear. It is also unclear whether Furness will ever move forward with a memoir or documentary.
For now, none of the parties has publicly commented on the reported tell-all plans or the claims of “shady” behavior.
That means the most explosive claims should still be treated with caution.
But the story has already shifted.
Jackman and Furness’ divorce once looked like a quiet ending to a long Hollywood marriage. Now, with Foster in the picture and Furness reportedly weighing whether to speak, the breakup may be heading toward a much louder chapter.
