Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster‘s romance has reportedly hit a “major roadblock” partly due to the Marvel star’s costly divorce from his ex-wife, Deborra-Lee Furness.
According to a new report, the lovebirds have been struggling to find “quality time together,” which has been linked to Jackman’s workaholic nature.
Now, insiders claim Sutton Foster is starting to “understand” how lonely Deborra-Lee Furness must have felt during her marriage to Hugh Jackman.
Jackman and Foster’s blossoming romance is facing new challenges, with sources close to the couple telling Woman’s Day that the actor’s work ethic has put a strain on their relationship.
Jackman’s workaholic ways are said to have gone into overdrive due to his costly split from Furness, which led him to throw himself back into work in an effort to recover financial losses.
Foster, a Broadway star herself, was reportedly in support of her and Jackman focusing on work and grinding extra hard for a while before taking a short break from their careers in order to prioritize their romance and marriage plans. However, his busy schedule is said to have become “interminable,” making Foster feel isolated.
The couple’s inner circle fears their new situation is doing “more harm than good,” as they have started drifting apart and aren’t actively building a life together.
Sutton Foster Is ‘Starting To Understand’ How ‘Lonely’ Hugh Jackman’s Ex-Wife Felt
Jackman and Foster recently put up a united front at the premiere of his new movie, “The Death of Robin Hood.” But the actor noticeably attended the after-party for the event solo, which raised eyebrows about the state of his relationship with Foster.
A source shared with the publication that the couple might now be headed for a rough patch due to Jackman’s tight work schedule with a series of projects lined up.
“Hugh’s a workaholic, and she’s starting to understand how lonely Deb must have felt at times,” the source noted. “Sutton’s finding it hard to be by Hugh’s side at so many events, and he invites her to every single one.”
They continued, “It’s not that she’s shy, but she’s busy with her own career and still has a young daughter to raise. Sadly, the biggest casualty of all is Hugh and Sutton finding quality time together – they’re like passing ships sometimes.”
Sutton Foster’s Friends Are ‘Worried’ About Her
According to Woman’s Day, Jackman’s move to focus on work in hopes of recovering from his “rather expensive divorce” has left Foster feeling like a “single mum,” which has become a cause for concern for her friends.
“It’s worth pointing out that not that long ago, Sutton had an absolutely devoted husband at her beck and call,” the insider told the publication. “Now she feels like a single mum, and her friends are worried how long she can last without that level of support.”
The source added that Jackman can’t “back down” because his finances and reputation are on the line. However, they noted that if he loses his relationship with Foster because of his incessant work ethic, “he won’t be a happy A-list billionaire.”
Hugh Jackman Is Reportedly Worried About Deborra-Lee Furness’ Possibly Writing A Tell-All
Away from his romance struggles with Sutton Foster, an insider recently shared with Closer Online that Jackman is worried about his ex-wife, Furness, writing an explosive memoir about their failed marriage.
The Australian actress has reportedly been left unhappy since her divorce from Jackman, which was seemingly worsened by his constant loved-up red carpet appearances with Foster, especially their recent Met Gala outing.
The source said, “She spent years helping Hugh build this image of being the ultimate devoted husband and all-around good guy, only to now watch herself totally erased from the picture while he parades around with Sutton.”
“It might not be so hard to take if they weren’t rubbing their romance in her face while she’s still picking up the pieces after the divorce,” they added.
Deborra-Lee Furness’s Possible Memoir Would Be A ‘Nightmare’ For The Actor
According to the media outlet, the source shared that while Furness is not a “vengeful person,” Jackman and Foster’s actions have “pushed her buttons,” especially since “she never got the chance to have any closure.”
They noted that to bring in the big bucks for a memoir, Furness would have to reveal major secrets about her marriage to Jackman, which would be “an absolute nightmare for” the actor.
“He’s cultivated this good guy image for so many decades now, which is already in tatters thanks to the way he’s handled this divorce,” the source said. “There’s no telling how far he could fall if Deb totally exposes everything.”
