Speculation surrounding Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster’s relationship has become increasingly heated since then Younger The star filed for divorce from her husband, Ted Griffin, on October 22. Now confirmation of the alleged affair could come from the most unlikely source in the most unexpected place.

Tasha Lustig, known for her gossip posts on TikTok and Instagram, brought Jackman’s entanglement with him Music man co-star. “Remember when I told you this man was up to no good,” she began her report. The social media influencer noted that the Wolverine The star’s ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness was ‘blindsided’ when she heard about their antics while they worked together on Broadway. Still, the 68-year-old actress is no shrinking violet.

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According to We weeklyFurness “liked” Lustig’s Instagram reel from a private account, so only her followers would know she made that subtle move. However, her best friend Amanda de Cadenet supported her friend, saying in the comments: ‘You’re right about this. My beloved friend Deb is about to get her ass ripped off, fyi!” That might be enough confirmation something happened between Jackman and Foster while they were working together.

There have been plenty of clues that, in retrospect, revealed the two talented stars gushing over each other in the press. Foster even shared their pre-show ritual which is now raising eyebrows because it was such an intimate moment between two people, who were married to others at the time. The revelation came during a performance in July 2022 Live with Kelly and Ryan.

“Before every show we hang out in my dressing room and catch up. Somehow we ended up sitting down…maybe because my dressing room is a mess, we sit on the carpet,” Foster explained of their daily “carpet conversations.” She went on to describe it as something “wonderful” because it brought them closer together as colleagues. “We’ve become really good friends, and we just talk and catch up on our day,” she added. “That’s been one of the best parts of the whole thing, that I’ve made this amazing new friend.”

Their romantic connection was “Broadway’s worst kept secret” and unfortunately “Deborra-Lee was the last to know,” according to one We weekly source. “He hadn’t admitted it” and despite Furness wanting to save their 27-year marriage, Jackman reportedly continued seeing Foster. Now Furness must pick up the pieces from the aftermath, but a friend promises the best is yet to come for her.

“(Deborra-lee) is a strong, resilient, creative woman,” they praised her. We have no doubt that Furness’ next chapter will be fierce.

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