Deborra-Lee Furness is reportedly displeased with her friend Blake Lively’s decision to align herself with Hugh Jackman following the couple’s separation.
The 69-year-old Australian producer was married to Hugh Jackman, 56, for 27 years before their unexpected split in September 2023.
Subsequent to the announcement, Jackman faced speculation regarding a potential relationship with American actress Sutton Foster. The rumors were confirmed last week when the pair made their romance public.
According to Woman’s Day, Deborra-Lee Furness is reportedly “fuming” with Blake Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, whom she believes were aware of Hugh Jackman’s new relationship prior to its public revelation.
An insider stated, “She knew they would side with Hugh after the split, but what has deeply unsettled Deb is the strong likelihood that Ryan and Blake were aware of Sutton beforehand.”
The source further noted, “In truth, Deb always found it challenging to bond with Blake due to their contrasting personalities, but she believed they maintained a cordial relationship.”
Recent reports suggest Deborra-Lee Furness experienced a sense of relief upon seeing photographs of Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster together, with sources indicating this clarity allows her to move forward.
“Deborra-Lee feels a sense of relief, to be honest,” an insider told DailyMail.com exclusively. “She trusted her intuition, and it turned out to be right. She finally feels at ease now that her fears and suspicions have been confirmed. She can fully close this chapter and move on.”
Hugh Jackman publicly confirmed his relationship with Sutton Foster last Monday during a date night in Santa Monica, California, marking over a year since his unexpected split from Deborra-Lee.
After months of speculation, Jackman and Foster made their romance official, appearing happy as they held hands and strolled through the streets.
The pair previously worked together on Broadway in 2022, playing the leads in an acclaimed production of The Music Man. Their friendship reportedly deepened as they connected over shared marital struggles, though their romance didn’t develop until Jackman had moved on from the heartbreak of his previous relationship.
