A rumor about Hugh Jackman's love life has resurfaced after this Broadway star filed for divorce

Fans haven't been talking much about Hugh Jackman's love life lately. He and his ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness seemed to have settled into their post-divorce lives amicably and they all went their separate ways. Still, there have been ongoing rumors about a possible affair with his former Broadway co-star in December 2023, without too many people noticing. Now things have changed.

On Tuesday, October 22, Sutton Foster filed for divorce from screenwriter Ted Griffin after ten years of marriage. The 49-year-old actress and her 53-year-old estranged husband have one child together, daughter Emily, 7. That's when the rumors about Jackman resurfaced. In case you're wondering how they even met, they starred together in the revival of ” The Music Man from December 2021 to January 2023.

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Hugh Jackman, Sutton Foster "The Music Man" Broadway opening at the Winter Garden Theater on February 10, 2022 (Photo by Nina Westervelt/Variety/Penske Media via Getty Images) — Hugh Jackman, Sutton Foster at the Broadway opening of “The Music Man” on February 10, 2022 at the Winter Garden Theater.

Page six claimed they spoke to numerous sources who confirmed that Jackman and Foster “fell in love.” An insider claimed: “They are 100 percent together and in love and want to spend the rest of their lives together.” If this rumor turned out to be true, the musical theater duo would have kept their romance pretty secretive for several years. “They are still together,” a second source said. “They try hard to hide it, but it’s common knowledge.”

News of Jackman's divorce from Furness in September 2023 shocked Hollywood, as their 27-year marriage was considered one of the most stable unions in the entertainment industry. In January 2024, the 68-year-old actress reflected on the changes in her personal life. “It's kind of exciting,” she shared Daily Telegraph. “You know what, change, transition, evolution is a little scary and we're all a little afraid of it, but I think it's probably our greatest gift.”

When the rumors began circulating last year, neither Jackman nor Foster addressed the situation. The Younger The star subtly added a family photo to a carousel of snaps on Instagram that showed Foster, Griffin and their daughter sharing a happy moment. It seemed like the rumors had died down, but here they are resurfacing. This time, the news is gaining traction following Foster's filing, and it will be fascinating to see if any of the previously unfounded rumors are true.

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