Hugh Jackman is pushing to finalize his divorce from Deborra-Lee Furness amid growing speculation that he is planning to marry Broadway star Sutton Foster. However, sources say his estranged wife is not making the process easy.
The Wolverine actor, 56, and Furness, 69, are entangled in a high-stakes financial settlement following their split after 27 years of marriage. The lack of a prenuptial agreement could make the divorce particularly complicated, with the couple’s $180 million fortune at stake.
Furness recently returned from Australia to meet with Jackman in New York, where insiders say she is preparing for a tense legal showdown. Sources reveal that she is frustrated by Jackman’s eagerness to move forward with his new relationship before they have even finalized their separation.
Jackman and Foster’s Relationship Timeline Raises Eyebrows
Jackman and Foster, 49, first sparked dating rumors after starring together in the Broadway revival of The Music Man. Their onstage chemistry reportedly extended offstage, with sources claiming Jackman was smitten long before his marriage ended.
The actor went public with Foster on January 6, when the pair were spotted holding hands during a dinner date in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Foster had filed for divorce from her husband, screenwriter Ted Griffin, in October, just one month after Jackman and Furness announced their separation.
While Jackman and Furness are attempting to remain civil for the sake of their two adopted children, Oscar, 23, and Ava, 18, insiders suggest emotions are running high. One source claims that Furness feels blindsided by Jackman’s fast-moving romance and suspects he may have been unfaithful before their split.
A Contentious Divorce Could Cost Jackman Millions
Jackman’s desire for a quick and quiet settlement may be at odds with Furness’ feelings of betrayal. Without a prenup in place, she has significant leverage in determining how their assets are divided.
Friends of the couple hope they can resolve their differences amicably through mediation rather than a drawn-out courtroom battle. However, with tensions running high, legal experts believe Jackman’s desire to remarry quickly could put him in a vulnerable position.
A source close to the situation says, “Hugh feels guilty about how things ended, but he is also ready to move on. The last thing he wants is a bitter legal fight, but Deborra-Lee isn’t making this easy.”
As Jackman navigates both his new relationship and his complicated divorce, Hollywood insiders are watching closely to see whether he will be able to close one chapter before officially beginning another.
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