Revealed: The real reason Hugh Jackman has been the subject of by gay rumours for two decades – but is he having the last laugh with a new romance after shock split from wife?

Revealed: The real reason Hugh Jackman has been the subject of by gay rumours for two decades - but is he having the last laugh with a new romance after shock split from wife?

As a long-time observer of Hollywood’s intricate dance, I must say that the lives of these stars often resemble a well-choreographed drama more than reality. From the glitz and glamour to the rumors and whispers, it’s always fascinating to watch the unfolding storylines.


For two decades Hugh Jackman‘s sexuality has come under question, with the rumour mill going into overdrive when he split from his wife last year. 

Regardless of his frequent assertions that he’s heterosexual, unfounded gossips about him being gay persist, with Jackman sometimes adding fuel to the fire by jokingly addressing the rumors.

Additionally, he’s discussed the source of the allegations, as he thinks they stem from a part he enacted in 2003.

During that period, Jackman was blissfully wedded to Deborra-Lee Furness, yet he portrayed openly gay singer-songwriter Peter Allen in The Boy from Oz on Broadway.

Reflecting back on assuming the role then, he pondered aloud: “Some folks thought it was courageous for me to portray a gay character. To me, that seems rather old-fashioned, doesn’t it?

Revealed: The real reason Hugh Jackman has been the subject of by gay rumours for two decades - but is he having the last laugh with a new romance after shock split from wife?

Revealed: The real reason Hugh Jackman has been the subject of by gay rumours for two decades - but is he having the last laugh with a new romance after shock split from wife?
Revealed: The real reason Hugh Jackman has been the subject of by gay rumours for two decades - but is he having the last laugh with a new romance after shock split from wife?

During the production he had to kiss male co-star Jarrod Emick on stage, and reflecting on the moment he thinks sparked the rumours, Jackman shared: ‘I was literally just locking lips… I started to laugh so hard.

So I continued to kiss him, thinking to myself, “I’ll just laugh this off. I’ll remain here until it passes,” but it never passed, and as a result, everyone in the audience could see me trembling, which led them to notice.

In the 2018 interview, he mentioned that some individuals may become upset or deny being gay, but he affirmed his comfort with himself by saying, ‘I am alright.’

Once “The Boy from Oz” concluded its run on Broadway and started being performed in Australia in 2006, Jackman was no longer obligated to kiss his on-stage partner.

In a conversation about taking out the kiss, Murray Bartlett, his new collaborator, clarified that they aimed for a straightforward and innocent approach: ‘We simply wanted to maintain a straightforward and unadulterated feel.’

Initially, a same-sex kiss wasn’t included in the musical when it debuted in Australia in 1998. It was introduced into the script for the first time during the Broadway production that started in 2003.

Images surfaced showing Jackman engaging in shirtless runs on the beach with his attractive fitness coach, which quickly earned him admiration from the LGBTQ+ community and made him an immediate heartthrob.

The vocal advocate for LGBTQ rights most recently addressed his sexuality during his one man show, The Man. The Music. The Show in 2019.

At London’s O2 Arena, Jackman, aged 53, flashed a grin and declared, “I can sense the question on everyone’s mind… are you thinking, ‘is he’… ‘isn’t he’… [a moment of suspense]… an Australian?

Although he remained unfazed by the gossip, Jackman admitted that he was concerned about how it might impact his wife.

Revealed: The real reason Hugh Jackman has been the subject of by gay rumours for two decades - but is he having the last laugh with a new romance after shock split from wife?
Revealed: The real reason Hugh Jackman has been the subject of by gay rumours for two decades - but is he having the last laugh with a new romance after shock split from wife?
Revealed: The real reason Hugh Jackman has been the subject of by gay rumours for two decades - but is he having the last laugh with a new romance after shock split from wife?
Revealed: The real reason Hugh Jackman has been the subject of by gay rumours for two decades - but is he having the last laugh with a new romance after shock split from wife?
Revealed: The real reason Hugh Jackman has been the subject of by gay rumours for two decades - but is he having the last laugh with a new romance after shock split from wife?

In an interview on 60 Minutes, he expressed: “To me, it’s hardly the most captivating aspect of someone. However, I often find myself getting annoyed with Deb because I watch her react, ‘Wow, this is just insane!’

On Anh’s Brush with Fame, Furness dismissed the gossip, expressing her disapproval with a roll of her eyes and stating: “These publications can be so cruel… I wish everyone understands it’s just fabricated.

She added: ‘[Hugh’s] been gay for so many years, I was gay too when I did [the 1988 film] Shame. They were shocked when I got married.

It’s completely inappropriate. It would be as if someone were to tell Elton John, “He’s heterosexual,” which I’m certain would make him quite annoyed!

‘And so what! What are we discussing here… Is he a vegetarian… Is he gay?’

“I’m saying, hey folks – if he is gay, he can be proud of it!”)

‘He no longer needed to conceal himself in the closet, as he would now be dating Brad Pitt, or someone similar. I’m not suggesting Brad is gay, just trying to convey the idea.’

She continued: ‘It’s so silly, and then people perpetuate silly things and it’s boring.’

In 1995, they encountered each other on the set of an Australian TV series called Correlli. Only eleven months afterwards, they got married, and then, in the year 2005, they welcomed two children into their family: a son named Oscar who is now 23 years old, and a daughter named Ava, who turned 19 this year.

The previous year, it was disclosed that they had parted ways following 27 years of being married, which rekindled speculations about Hugh’s sexual orientation.

Revealed: The real reason Hugh Jackman has been the subject of by gay rumours for two decades - but is he having the last laugh with a new romance after shock split from wife?

This week, it has been suggested that actor Hugh Jackman is romantically involved with renowned Broadway star Sutton Foster, age 49. They are reportedly spending a significant amount of their leisure hours in each other’s company.

According to sources, it’s being said that Jackman and Foster are allegedly maintaining a low profile about their relationship as they face ongoing speculation.

According to the source, they often spend their leisure moments together, giving the impression that they are like a typical couple, although they prefer to keep their relationship discreet.

This report comes just a couple days after Foster filed for divorce from her husband, Ocean’s Eleven screenwriter Ted Griffin, after 10 years of marriage. 

Foster and Griffin share one child, seven-year-old daughter Emily, whom they adopted in 2017. 

After their separation and before she initiated the divorce proceedings, it’s been said that she and Jackman have been spending a significant amount of private time together and are often seen as inseparable, according to a source.

The source added that the pair keep a low profile and ‘sneak around.’

Rumors about their romantic involvement started swirling within the theater community when Foster and Jackman were co-starring in The Music Man on Broadway.

They collaborated on the Broadway production for approximately a year and a half, with the show running from late December 2021 through early January 2023.

A number of sources told Page Six that Foster and Jackman ‘have fallen in love.’

As a die-hard admirer, I can confidently say that from what I’ve heard from reliable sources, they’re absolutely smitten with each other. They share an unbreakable bond, and their hearts yearn to spend eternity together, just as a beloved magazine reported earlier.

It’s said that they seem to be doing well together, yet they prefer to keep their romance private, as per reports from reliable sources.

It has been reported that they continue to be a couple, although they make efforts to keep it secret; it’s widely understood among people.

Revealed: The real reason Hugh Jackman has been the subject of by gay rumours for two decades - but is he having the last laugh with a new romance after shock split from wife?

Recently, a 2022 interview resurfaced, showing Jackman calling Foster a ‘dream.’ 

As a lifestyle enthusiast looking back, I was thrilled beyond words when given the chance to collaborate with the legendary Foster on the Broadway reboot of “The Music Man.

In my recent conversation with New York Theatre Guide, I shared that it has been an impressive eighteen years since my last foray into the world of book musicals – specifically, since my work on “The Boy From Oz”.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working in films and theater, including plays. However, performing in a Broadway musical is an experience unlike any other.

He went on to specifically applaud ‘this cast in particular’ for their hard work before sweetly gushing: ‘Sutton Foster is just a dream.’ 

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