Hugh Jackman was recently seen alongside his girlfriend Sutton Foster, marking their first public appearance together since reports surfaced about Jackman rekindling a friendship with his former wife, Deborra-Lee Furness.
The couple arrived in New York City on Sunday, making headlines as this was their first outing after an insider revealed that Jackman has been discreetly working to repair his relationship with Furness. The 57-year-old actor, known for his role as Wolverine, was seen walking just behind Foster, 50, with his face partly hidden beneath a black face mask and baseball cap.
Sutton Foster, the star of “Younger,” chose to wear her hair slicked back, embracing a natural and effortless look. While it remains unclear where the pair was traveling from, Sutton shared an image of a rainbow above a winding road through a forested area on Monday, suggesting a recent nature retreat.
Meanwhile, Hugh Jackman appeared to be enjoying some time outdoors as well, as he took a leisurely walk through Central Park. He posted a photograph of a tree in vibrant autumn colors on Monday, captioning it with the words, “Made entirely by Mother Nature.”
Unclear where exactly the couple were travelling from, however Sutton posted a photo of a rainbow soaring over a road winding through the woods on Monday.
Hugh was also embracing the great outdoors as he enjoyed a stroll through Central Park. He shared a photo of a tree in full autumnal bloom on Monday, writing ‘Made entirely by Mother Nature.’
Hugh Jackman was spotted with girlfriend Sutton Foster for the first time following a report claiming he is rebuilding his friendship with ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness
The couple’s flight into New York comes after Radar Online claimed Jackman and Furness, whose shock separation in September 2023 stunned Hollywood, have improved their relationship since their split.
Deborra-Lee, 69, stunned fans earlier this year when she described the breakdown of her nearly 30-year marriage as a ‘traumatic betrayal’ that ‘cut deep’.
It was a rare candid statement for the Australian actress who – like her ex-husband – had remained publicly dignified since their split in 2023.
Fresh reports suggest The Greatest Showman star has been attempting to repair his friendship with his ex-wife.
‘Hugh has been trying to make peace with Debs for a long while now, but as you can imagine, it has taken her time to feel ready,’ an insider recently told Radar Online.
‘Settling all the legal stuff seems to have helped because she’s finally coming around – they’ve gotten together a couple of times in New York recently to talk things out.
‘By all accounts things have improved dramatically, which is fantastic for everyone, most of all their kids.’
They added that now that the divorce had been finalised, the former couple are both open to maintaining an amicable friendship.
‘It’s been two years now since they officially separated. It really is time to let the hatred and anger go,’ they said.
In June, the pair finalised their divorce a month after filing, the Daily Mail exclusively revealed.
A judgment of divorce was filed on June 12, making it official. The document, however, wasn’t made public until June 23.
Hugh trailed slightly behind Sutton as he juggled a water bottle and luggage
The couple strode across the street
Foster shared a photo of a rainbow soaring over a road winding through the woods
Jackman was also embracing the great outdoors on his Instagram Stories
After nearly two years of tension and heartbreak, Hugh and Deborra-Lee Furness are said to have finally buried the hatchet. Pictured together in 2015
Prior to the judgment being entered, two other documents were filed on June 10 – a ‘Qualified Medical Child Support Order’, regarding children’s insurance, and ‘Findings of Fact/Conclusions of Law.’
The divorce had effectively been settled some time ago, but the judge’s final sign-off was required to make it official.
Deb, who shares two adopted children with the Wolverine actor, will receive a payout, according to an insider who previously spoke to the Daily Mail.
‘A settlement was reached that Deborra is pleased with, which includes a handsome spousal support payment,’ they revealed.
‘There was some back and forth regarding this financial agreement but, in the end, she got what she believed she deserved. Both are coming out of this financially secure.
‘There is not going to be any drama with this – it gives closure that she needed.’
In May, the Daily Mail exclusively broke the news of them filing for divorce to officially terminate their 27-year marriage.
Hugh has been dating his former The Music Man co-star Sutton Foster for months, although the timeline of when they began dating has never been confirmed
Deborra filed the complaint in New York on May 23 and, per the filings, everything has been ironed out behind the scenes.
The divorce is ‘non contested,’ meaning there was not a major disagreement between the couple divorcing.
‘They have worked out the details in advance and everything is ironed out in terms of a settlement, alimony and the expenses for the future of their children,’ another source told the Daily Mail.
‘They are amicable and they are both fully committed to being the best parents that they can be.’
Hugh has been dating his former The Music Man co-star Sutton Foster for months, although the timeline of when they began dating has never been confirmed.
The pair are said to be ignoring any negative talk about their romance, which some fans believed started as an affair while he was still married, and are ‘looking to move forward’ with their relationship.
