Hugh Jackman (57) and Sutton Foster are coordinating a wedding for 2026, a move contingent on the finality of Foster’s divorce from Ted Griffin. While the union is framed as an imminent merger of Broadway interests, the architecture of the event is buckling under internal family resistance. Jackman’s adult children remain steadfastly loyal to their mother, Deborra-Lee Furness (70), creating a rift in the intended domestic image.
"Hugh really wants his kids at the wedding," an anonymous script-leaker noted, highlighting a desire for a unified front that the children currently refuse to provide.
The Breakdown of Diplomatic Ties
Recent attempts at "peace talks" between Jackman and Furness—who were married for 27 years—reportedly collapsed following Jackman's public displays of affection with Foster. The fallout has moved from private friction to potential public retaliation.
Furness is allegedly drafting a "revenge tell-all" to expose the realities of the marriage.
The emotional reshuffle has left the children—now in their twenties—and a nine-year-old caught in the middle of a messy brand pivot.
Critics and fans have begun a backlash against the actor’s rapid public confessions of love.
Logistics and The Guest List
The ceremony is being mapped out as a high-value industry event, bridging the gap between New York theater and Hollywood cinema.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Likely New York (Bedford) or Australia |
| Best Man | Ryan Reynolds |
| Notable Guests | Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe, Naomi Watts |
| Timing | Post-divorce finalization, likely late 2026 |
Jackman is currently house hunting in Bedford, New York, signaling a permanent shift away from the shared Australian life he held with Furness. This move to New York is seen by some insiders as a calculated step to ground his new life with Foster in a fresh geography, away from the historical weight of his previous marriage.
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Context: A Disrupted Legacy
The dissolution of the Jackman-Furness marriage last summer ended nearly three decades of what was considered one of showbusiness's most durable institutions. The subsequent romance with Foster emerged from their shared time on Broadway, but the speed of the transition has caused significant social friction.
While the two actors "glow" in public, the underlying structure of the blended family remains jagged and uncooperative. The "quickie" nature of the nuptials sought by Foster contrasts with the slow, grinding reality of legal divorces and fractured loyalties.