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Hugh Jackman's Met Gala Debut Sparks Fan Backlash
5 May
Summary
- Jackman attended the Met Gala with girlfriend Sutton Foster.
- Fans criticized the couple's public display of affection.
- The actor's ex-wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, also attended the event.
Hugh Jackman made his Met Gala debut on Monday with his girlfriend, Sutton Foster, but their intimate display has ignited fan criticism. The couple, who confirmed their relationship in January 2025, arrived at The Metropolitan Museum of Art holding hands and posing affectionately.
Jackman's ex-wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, also attended the event, leading some fans to label Jackman's appearance with Foster as "disrespectful." This backlash emerged after Jackman's solo attendance in 2024, following his separation from Furness in September 2023 after 27 years of marriage.
The pair's relationship began on stage during Broadway's revival of 'The Music Man,' which ran from late 2021 to January 2023. Foster had filed for divorce from her husband, Ted Griffin, in October 2024 after a decade together.
Jackman and Furness, who share two children, Oscar and Ava, announced their separation in September 2023, stating they were pursuing individual growth while prioritizing their family.
