Hugh Jackman is expressing intense frustration after Deborra-Lee Furness publicly accused him of cheating amid their ongoing divorce battle.
On May 28, 2025, an anonymous source close to the Wolverine star spoke exclusively to Daily Mail about how Hugh has been coping with Deborra’s recent divorce filing.
Addressing the legal proceedings and Furness’s cryptic cheating allegations as the reason behind their split, the source revealed that the couple had a mutual, though unwritten, understanding that their private issues wouldn’t be aired publicly. The insider explained,
“Hugh was extremely disappointed after reading what his ex had said. There was no stipulation that she could not address this but there was an unwritten understanding that she would not trash him to the press. She got around this by not naming him”.
The source also highlighted Hugh’s willingness to accommodate nearly all of his ex-wife’s demands during the divorce process, but despite his efforts, he felt blindsided and betrayed. They added,
“Hugh knows that he cannot change anything, and it is unfortunate that Deb feels the way she did given the fact that he caved in to all of her divorce requests”.
Deborra-Lee Hints At Heartbreaking Reason Behind Divorce Filing
Just a day earlier, on May 27, 2025, the Australian actress subtly alluded to allegations that Jackman was romantically involved with his Music Man Broadway co-star Sutton Foster, though she refrained from naming anyone directly, as the reason behind their split.
In an interview with Daily Mail, she opened up about why her 27-year marriage came to an end, saying,
“My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal. [It] was a profound wound that cuts deep… The breakdown of an almost three-decade marriage… It can hurt, but in the long run, returning to yourself and living within your own integrity, values and boundaries is liberation and freedom…”
The former couple was married from 1996 until September 2023, when they publicly announced their separation. Nearly two years later, Deborra officially filed for divorce on May 23, 2025, in New York City’s Suffolk County Supreme Court.
According to legal documents, the exes have already settled the major terms of their split in private. The filings include a settlement agreement, proposed judgment, child support registry form, and a certificate of dissolution, though a judge has yet to finalize the divorce.
The timing of Furness’ legal filing also appears to be tied to Jackman going public with Sutton in January 2025.
Fans Brutally Drag Hugh Over Alleged Cheating Scandal
The online community didn’t hold back after the source’s revelation about Jackman’s reaction. Many fans accused the X-Men star of playing the victim despite allegedly cheating on his ex-wife. Some such comments on social media read,
“He cheated and walking all over town with his mistress, and HE’s disappointed?”
“Now he’s a victim? Dude- you need to own that”.
“He’s disappointed? How about thinking about how the mother of your children and your children feel”.
“Maybe he shouldn’t have had an affair to begin with 🤷🏻♀️”
“‘I’m upset that you’re upset about my cheating on you’, yeah okay Hugh👌🏻🙄”
“No sympathy for you Hugh! 🙄😬🤨”
“He is disappointed? Think how his wife feels”.
“Oh so he’s jumping on the victim train as opposed to just taking accountability. Got it”.
“Wow, I think what he’s disappointed about is his ‘nice guy’ image being tarnished. He expects to move on & for his hurt ex wife to keep his secrets?”
Whether you believe Hugh is heartbroken or just playing the victim, one thing’s clear: the gloves are officially off. As the divorce drama heats up, fans are watching their every move closely.