Hugh Jackman's divorce fallout sparks Hollywood snub

Reports surrounding Hugh Jackman’s divorce from Deborra-Lee Furness continue to intensify, with new claims suggesting the fallout is beginning to affect the actor's Hollywood friendships.

According to multiple reports, Hugh believes several longtime friends are distancing themselves from him and siding with Deborra following the end of their 27-year marriage. The speculation grew after claims that Nicole Kidman "iced out" Hugh and his girlfriend Sutton Foster at the 2026 Met Gala.

A source told Woman’s Day that Hugh believes Deborra is the reason why "more and more people in Hollywood are quietly turning against him" after he left his wife to be with Sutton, adding, "It’s not just Nicole – he's now convinced Naomi Watts and Russell Crowe are ditching him for Deb too."

Sources alleged that Hugh feels increasingly frustrated by the situation, believing the split has "spiralled way beyond a normal breakup." His affair with Sutton began when he played Harold Hill and Sutton, who was also married at the time, played Marian in the 2022 Broadway revival of The Music Man, according to InTouch, which called the affair "an open secret on Broadway."

Hugh and Deborra separated in September 2023, while in October 2024, Sutton filed for divorce from screenwriter Ted Griffin, her husband of 10 years.

Hugh and Sutton are reportedly trying to move forward while the actor finalizes loose ends tied to his divorce. One major issue is the former couple's luxury West Village penthouse in Manhattan, which has reportedly struggled to sell after first being listed in 2022. Sources claim Sutton wants Hugh completely separated from his past marriage before taking the next step in their relationship.

Meanwhile, stars like Kidman continue to remain close to Furness during the difficult period. Insiders claim the actress has been supporting her longtime friend through the divorce and encouraging her to embrace a new chapter in her life. ~Megan Parsons