Hollywood star Hugh Jackman (57) has taken a dramatic step to sever his last tie with his ex-wife Deborah Lee Furness (70) as he prepares for a glamorous official public debut with his new partner, actress Sutton Foster, Daily Mail reported on the 7th (local time).
According to the report, Hugh Jackman recently put the jointly owned New York mansion on the market, accelerating the asset partitioning with his ex-wife. The decision drew even more attention because it came just weeks before the planned joint red carpet debut with Sutton Foster at the "Met Gala".
Hugh Jackman and Deborah Lee Furness finalized their divorce in June 2025, but they are still undergoing the joint asset partitioning process. Among the key assets, the ultra-luxury apartment in New York's West Village returned to the market on March 31.
The listing first appeared in 2022 at about $38.9 million (about 56.4 billion won), but Jackman recently slashed the price by as much as 16 million Australian dollars (about 14.5 billion won) from that figure. The current price is set at about $28.75 million (about 41.6 billion won).
The penthouse, which offers sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline and the Hudson River, boasts five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a sauna and a studio, making it one of the largest of its kind. Industry observers say Jackman appears to be hastening the asset liquidation to make a fresh start with his new partner, Sutton Foster.
Immediately after this "clearing of the past," Jackman appeared in New York on the 5th at the "2026 Met Gala" with Sutton Foster, confirming their relationship. Since their relationship was made public in January 2025, this was the first time the two walked a red carpet together.
That night Jackman cut a dignified figure in a black tuxedo highlighted by a velvet jacket, while Sutton Foster radiated elegance in a shimmering gold one-shoulder gown. The two constantly looked at each other with affectionate gazes, displaying their romance and drawing a barrage of camera flashes from reporters on site.
But not everyone is applauding their assertive display. Some have criticized it as disrespectful to Deborah Lee Furness, with whom he shared 27 years.
Some social media users expressed disappointment, saying, "There is no respect for Deborah," and "This public appearance is too soon." In particular, because Jackman has traditionally attended the Met Gala with his ex-wife, the appearance with a new partner seemed jarring to some fans.
Meanwhile, Hugh Jackman and Deborah Lee Furness married in 1996 and were considered one of Hollywood's emblematic couples, but they suddenly announced a separation in 2023, bringing an end to 27 years of marriage. Since then, Jackman developed a romantic relationship with Sutton Foster, whom he worked with in the musical "The Music Man," and has continued his new romance. Immediately after the divorce announcement he was engulfed in controversy over alleged affairs related to moving on.
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