Hugo Jackman‘S ex-wife, Deborra-Lee Furness‘ close friend, has hinted that the famous actor had an affair with his Broadway co-star, Sutton Fosterduring their marriage.

The girlfriend, British actress Amanda de Cadenet, made a bold comment on Instagram, claiming that a post about Jackman ‘eloping with his mistress’ was ‘on point’.

Deborra-Lee Furness and Hugh Jackman have since split, confirming in a joint statement that they have grown apart and now want to pursue their “individual growth.”

Deborra-Lee Furness’ friends say report on Hugh Jackman’s alleged affair is ‘on point’

Furness’ friend De Cadenet fueled rumors that Jackman was having an affair with his ‘The Music Man’ co-star, Foster.

On Instagram, she left a comment under a video post by gossip blogger Tasha Lustig, who claims Jackman has left his wife Furness for a ‘mistress’ Foster.

“You’re right here,” De Cadenet replied. “My beloved friend Deb is about to light up at any moment!”

Due to the wild speculation Lustig made in the video, De Cadenet’s response raised eyebrows as to the real reason Furness and Jackman called it quits on their nearly 30-year marriage.

Furness also liked the post, further indicating that infidelity on Jackman’s part may have played a major role in the breakdown of their relationship.

Sutton Foster ‘is the reason’ Hugh Jackman ended his marriage to Deborra-Lee Furness

According to American weeklya source shared that Jackman and Foster’s alleged romance was the reason the actor ended his marriage to Furness in September 2023.

“Sutton and Hugh’s relationship is the reason Hugh and Deb divorced,” the insider told the publication.

They noted that the relationship was an open secret among Broadway insiders who knew Jackman and Foster when they starred in 2022’s “The Music Man.”

The source also confirmed that the romance “overlapped” when the “Deadpool and Wolverine” star was still married to Furness.

They added, “A lot of people on Broadway knew, and we kept it quiet because they are both such nice and wonderful people. Everyone respected their privacy. But there was an affair and overlap.”

“They’re really happy right now,” the source added, about the Broadway stars who have yet to confirm their relationship.

Deborra-Lee Furness was reportedly ‘devastated’ over the end of her marriage

In Hollywood, relationships are not known to last long; Jackman and Furness, however, spent nearly three decades together as a married couple.

Regarding the years they spent together, a source noted that the “Logan” actor’s alleged affair with Foster Furness hurt.

“For a woman who has been married for 27 years and then finds out that her partner is unfaithful and not trustworthy, it’s a pretty devastating life experience,” Furness’ friend told the publication.

They added: ‘I think a lot of people were shocked that he could do this to her, especially since she is the mother of his children and they lived together for three decades. A little respect might have been appropriate.’

Jackman and Furness first met on the set of ‘Corelli’, an Australian TV show, fell in love immediately and got married on April 11, 1996. the adoptive parents of Oscar and Ava.

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness pursue their ‘individual growth’

Jackman and Furness announced their separation in a joint statement People magazine.

The former couple noted how grateful they were to have shared nearly thirty years, noting that they now wanted to pursue their “individual growth.”

The statement read: “We have been blessed to have lived together as husband and wife in a beautiful, loving marriage for nearly three decades. Our journey is now changing and we have decided to part ways to pursue our individual growth.”

It continued: “Our family is and will always be our top priority. We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love and kindness. We greatly appreciate your understanding.n respecting our privacy as our family navigates this transition throughout our lives.”

Sutton Foster has also filed for divorce from her husband, Ted Griffin

For her part, Foster has since filed for divorce from her husband, Ted Griffin.

According to reports, the divorce is uncontested, meaning neither party is split over issues like child support, property sharing, and alimony.

The former couple married in October 2014 in a private ceremony in California. A few years after meeting each other, Foster and Griffin adopted their only child, Emily, in 2017.