Hugh Jackman, Deborra-Lee Furness, Sutton Foster Met Gala ‘nightmare’: Trio set to come face-to-face

Max Corstorphan
The Nightly
Deborra-Lee Furness is reportedly set to come face-to-face with her now ex Hugh Jackman and his new girlfriend.
Deborra-Lee Furness is reportedly set to come face-to-face with her now ex Hugh Jackman and his new girlfriend. Credit: The Nightly

A panic has broken out around a potential ‘PR nightmare’ as Deborra-Lee Furness, Hugh Jackman and his new flame Sutton Foster prepare to come face to face for the first time.

Jackman, 56, and Furness, 69, are understood to be attending the 2025 Met Gala in New York on Monday night local time, however, the Wolverine actor is believed to be preparing to step out with his new partner, Foster, 50.

“It’s a nightmare because no one knows if Hugh is bringing his girlfriend along,” a source told New Idea.

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Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster attend the 75th Annual Tony Awards in 2022.
Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster attend the 75th Annual Tony Awards in 2022. Credit: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images

“Hugh and Sutton have been talking for months about stepping out as a couple at the biggest night in fashion.”

The Met Gala, which Jackman and Furness have for years attended together, will likely be very different for the now ex-couple, as Foster enters the picture.

Hugh Jackman, left, and Deborra-Lee Furness at the Met Gala in 2023.
Hugh Jackman, left, and Deborra-Lee Furness at the Met Gala in 2023. Credit: Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

‘It would be a PR nightmare if they crossed paths, especially since they’re barely speaking,’ the source added.

Deborra-Lee Furness and Hugh Jackman attend Met Gala in 2018.
Deborra-Lee Furness and Hugh Jackman attend Met Gala in 2018. Credit: John Shearer/Getty Images for The Hollywood R

Jackman and Furness are in the process of divorcing, with insiders claiming the process hasn’t been smooth.

The former couple made headlines around the world after announcing they were going their separate ways after 27 years of marriage.

The high-profile Australian couple shared a joint statement to People announcing their mutual divorce.

“We have been blessed to share almost three decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage,” it read.

“Our journey now is shifting, and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth.

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