Hugh Jackman’s kids can’t accept they welcomed ‘girlfriend’ Sutton Foster into their home | Hollywood

Hugh Jackman’s children Oscar and Ava are reportedly wrestling with how to approach their father’s new romance with Broadway star Sutton Foster. This comes a year after Hugh’s split from his wife of 27 years, Deborra-Lee Furness.

Woman’s Day quoted a source who claimed: “It was hard for the children to welcome Sutton into their father’s world with their own mixed emotions while also feeling guilty about getting too close.”

“It’s all going to be a bit chaotic, but Hugh hopes time will heal all wounds. So if they get through the holidays without any major problems, they will be in calmer waters in the new year.”

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The Wolverine actor is currently spending the holidays with his children in Australia. It is unclear whether Deborra-Lee will join them. The trio, who live in New York, are likely to stay in Hugh’s $12 million penthouse in North Bondi. Meanwhile, Sutton is in Los Angeles performing in the stage production of Once Upon A Mattress.

Hugh has also reportedly met Sutton’s seven-year-old adopted daughter Emily. According to a source cited by New Idea, “Hugh has met Sutton’s daughter Emily – she even calls him ‘Uncle Hugh’!”

Deborra-Lee is “seething with anger” at being surprised by Hugh’s new romance

However, amid all these sources, it is claimed that Deb is “seething with anger” because she is “the last to know about the relationship.” “Deb feels blindsided. She has a memory like a steel trap and is not afraid to use it. “Deb feels betrayed by all three because someone could have told her what happened and they all chose to keep their mouths shut,” an insider told RadarOnline.

Hugh and Sutton’s relationship became known after their roles in The Music Man on Broadway, where they played Harold Hill and Marian Paroo. The couple was seen together on the show’s opening night in February 2022.

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In September 2023, Hugh and Deborra-Lee announced their separation, releasing a joint statement: “We have been fortunate to spend almost three decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage.” Shortly afterwards, Sutton filed the petition in October Divorced her husband Ted Griffin.

Hugh is now reportedly trying to maintain balance over the holidays. “It’s a delicate balancing act, and he feels like if anyone is spending less time with the kids this year, it’s him,” the source told RadarOnline.