Hugh Jackman’s latest public appearance with Sutton Foster may have looked glamorous on the surface, but major changes were unfolding behind the scenes long before the couple stepped onto the Met Gala carpet together.
Just weeks before confirming their relationship in front of cameras, the actor quietly made a significant financial move tied directly to his divorce from Deborra-Lee Furness.
Before Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster made headlines with their Met Gala debut, the actor reportedly took another major step toward separating his life from ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness.
The longtime Hollywood couple finalized their divorce in June 2025 after nearly three decades together, but several shared assets still needed to be divided. One of the biggest properties connected to the split was a luxury New York apartment the pair purchased together years earlier.
According to the Daily Mail, the Manhattan property quietly returned to the market on March 31, only weeks before Jackman appeared publicly with Foster at fashion’s biggest night.
Originally listed in 2022 for roughly $38.9 million, the sprawling apartment later received a dramatic price cut of approximately $10 million. The residence is now reportedly listed at $ 28.75 million.
Located in the upscale West Village neighborhood, the massive apartment stretches across three floors inside a luxury high-rise overlooking the Hudson River and Manhattan skyline.
Hugh Jackman’s Luxury Apartment Carries Years Of History
The property itself became symbolic of the life Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness once built together.
The former couple purchased the apartment in 2008 for around $21.1 million and later moved into another nearby Manhattan property in Chelsea.
The enormous residence spans more than 1,000 square meters and includes five bedrooms, six bathrooms, multiple living spaces, a library, a recreation room, and a professional gourmet kitchen.
The top floor reportedly features a lavish primary suite complete with a studio, sauna, spa bath, and large dressing areas.
Additional amenities inside the luxury building include a fitness center, concierge service, and a full-time doorman.
Reports surrounding the listing suggested the sale formed part of the former couple’s ongoing divorce settlement.
Meanwhile, Furness is said to have taken ownership of another shared New York property after reportedly buying out Jackman’s stake in a separate Manhattan penthouse valued at around $24 million.
Hugh Jackman And Sutton Foster Make Relationship Public
As property negotiations continued privately, Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster took a much more public step in their relationship.
The pair officially made their red carpet debut together at this year’s Met Gala after confirming their romance earlier in 2025.
Jackman arrived wearing a classic black tuxedo paired with a velvet jacket and polished dress shoes, while Foster stunned in a shimmering gold one-shoulder gown accessorized with a jeweled clutch.
Throughout the evening, photographers repeatedly captured the pair sharing affectionate glances and appearing completely comfortable together in front of cameras.
The appearance marked a major shift for Jackman, who attended the 2024 Met Gala alone following his separation from Furness and skipped the event entirely the following year during the height of the divorce fallout.
Before their split, Jackman and Furness had frequently attended the event together, with their final joint appearance taking place in 2023.
Fans Slam Hugh Jackman Over Met Gala Appearance
Not everyone reacted positively to Hugh Jackman’s public romance reveal with Sutton Foster.
Social media quickly filled with criticism from fans who felt uncomfortable seeing the actor appear publicly with a new partner so soon after the highly publicized end of his marriage.
Some commenters specifically defended Furness while questioning Jackman’s choices.
“Thumbs down! It’s forever team Debbie over here!!” one person wrote online.
Another simply commented, “Poor Deborra,” while another critic added, “Not a fan.”
The criticism intensified as more reactions surfaced throughout the night.
“I lost big respect for him,” one social media user admitted, while another bluntly wrote, “Yes, pathetic.”
Other critics labeled the Met Gala appearance “disrespectful” and “classless” as the debate around Jackman’s personal life continued to spread online.
Divorce Fallout Continues Around Hugh Jackman
Even though the divorce itself has officially been finalized, the ripple effects surrounding Hugh Jackman’s split from Deborra-Lee Furness continue drawing intense attention.
The former couple announced their separation in 2023 after 27 years of marriage, shocking fans who had long viewed them as one of Hollywood’s strongest relationships.
Since then, every development involving Jackman’s personal life has faced intense scrutiny, from his relationship with Foster to ongoing property decisions connected to the divorce settlement.
The relisting of the West Village apartment only added another emotional layer to the situation because of how closely tied the property was to their years together.
At the same time, Jackman’s increasingly public appearances with Foster signal that he is moving fully into a new chapter of his life, regardless of the criticism surrounding the transition.
