Deborra-Lee Furness reportedly ready to be ‘swept off her feet’ by John Travolta amid split from Hugh Jackman

Fraser Williams
PerthNow
Deborra-Lee Furness ‘swooning’ old flame amid Jackman split
Deborra-Lee Furness ‘swooning’ old flame amid Jackman split Credit: Supplied

Deborra-Lee Furness is moving on from now ex-husband Hugh Jackman and is reportedly “swooning” over old friend John Travolta.

The 69-year-old finalised her divorce in June after 27 years of marriage, and despite previous claims that she wasn’t looking to get back out into the dating scene, an old friend may have changed her plans.

A source told RadarOnline that Furness’ long-time friend has been her rock through the turbulent split.

Sign up to The Nightly's newsletters.

Get the first look at the digital newspaper, curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox.

Email Us
By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.

“If anyone can sweep Deb off her feet, it’s going to be John. She’s already swooning over him,” the source told the media outlet.

John Travolta.
John Travolta. Credit: AAP

The source said that Furness had been “building a stronger, more meaningful friendship with John…and hopefully more”.

The insider also claimed that friends have been telling Furness she deserves someone better than Jackman, with Travolta possibly being that someone.

Travolta was previously married to Kelly Preston for 29-years before her tragic passing in 2020.

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness in 2018.
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness in 2018. Credit: Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Furness and Jackman’s separation became official earlier this year, ending a union that lasted nearly three decades and spawned two adopted children.

The pair said in a joint statement at the time of their surprise split that they had been “blessed to share almost 3 decades together as husband and wife.”

Despite the split being described as amicable, rumours swirled after Furness hinted towards Jackman’s “betrayal”, leading speculators to believe their shock divorce came as a result of the Wolverine actor cheating on her with Sutton Foster.

Jackman and Foster, who starred together in The Music Man on Broadway in 2022, have since gone public with their relationship - only adding fuel to the rumour flame.

Originally published on PerthNow

Comments

Latest Edition

The Nightly cover for 01-08-2025

Latest Edition

Edition Edition 1 August 20251 August 2025

Albanese’s under-the-radar diplomacy with a side of beef pays off in trade win.