Hugh jackman comes out as gay

But when you reach a certain level of fame, the gossip machine switches on. With charm and natural presence on screen, Jackman was an instant hit with audiences and producers alike. It’s just wrong.”

All of these statements illustrated that Jackman has never been ashamed or defensive about the rumours surrounding his sexuality, deciding to treat the rumours as an unfortunate consequence of being in the public eye.

Hugh Jackman’s marriage and children

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness were married in 1996 and had been in a relationship for nearly three decades when they announced their separation in 2023.

The vocal advocate for LGBTQ rights most recently addressed his sexuality during his one man show, The Man. The Music. Over the next two decades, Jackman established his version of the complex anti-hero and showcased his remarkable depth and intensity, elevating the character to worldwide star status.

His versatility continued to shine through roles in:

• The Prestige (2006)
• Les Misérables (2012) — an Oscar-nominated performance
• The Greatest Showman (2017) — a revival of interest in the popularity of musical films
• The Boy from Oz — a Broadway success that earned Jackman a Tony Award.

The origins of the speculation

Discussions regarding Jackman’s sexuality are not new—they began in theatre, particularly after he received praise for performing as Peter Allen (a gay entertainer) in The Boy from Oz. 

What led to the ongoing speculation

• Stage roles: Jackman was a convincing gay character on Broadway; thus, many audience members assumed he was gay in real life. 
• Public image: Jackman has an open disposition.

  “It’s stupid, and it’s annoying because it’s not true.”

  Furness and Jackman, who share 24-year-old Oscar and 19-year-old Ava, announced their split in September 2023.

  

  It’s annoying because it’s not true.”

  In a separate interview with the Hollywood Reporter that same year, Jackman shared that the rumors about him being gay had started to take a toll on his then-wife.

  “Just recently, it bugs her,” the “Greatest Showman” star told the outlet at the time.

  “She doesn’t need the money as she’s been very well taken care of in the divorce.”

  Furness also consistently denied speculation about Jackman’s sexuality throughout their marriage. They were shocked when I got married.”

  However, Furness then put the jokes aside to reiterate that the persistent badgering was “just wrong.”

   “It’s like someone saying to Elton John, ‘He’s straight.’ I’m sure he’d be pissed,” she said at the time.

  Jackman and Furness met in 1995 on the set of the Australian TV series “Correlli” and appeared to have a happy marriage for nearly three decades.

  Their 13-year age gap was always a topic of discussion amongst the peanut gallery, but “Wolverine” star maintained that he was the more mature one in the relationship.

  “She’s just like a little kid,” he told People in 2017.

  They go out of their way to hide it, but it’s common knowledge.' 

  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 (pictured June 2022) 

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

  Back then, he raved about having the opportunity to work with Foster on the Broadway revival of The Music Man. 

  'It's been a long time since I've done a book musical — actually, 18 years, since The Boy From Oz,' he told New York Theatre Guide two years ago.

  I was gay. I’m the [one saying], ‘Babe, this is not a legal parking spot,'” to which his then-wife would reportedly respond, “‘Oh, come on, Mr. Goody- Goody.’”

  Jackman and Furness decided to part ways, however, on Friday after 27 years of marriage.

  They told People in a joint statement, “We have been blessed to share almost three decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage.

  “Our journey now is shifting, and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth.

  I do get frustrated for Deb, cause I see Deb go, "Ah, this is just crazy!"' 

  Furness addressed the rumours on Anh's Brush with Fame, rolling her eyes and exclaiming: 'I see these magazines and they're so mean-spirited… I hope people realise it's all made up.

  She added: '[Hugh's] been gay for so many years, I was gay too when I did [the 1988 film] Shame.

  is he?

  Sources told Page Six that Jackman and Foster are reportedly keeping their relationship private amid ongoing rumours (pictured May 2022 in New York City) 

  Now he's linked to his Broadway co-star Foster and sources told Page Six the pair are keeping their relationship private amid ongoing rumours.

  'They spend all of their free time together,' an insider claimed.

  I mean, you can’t be a star without having a gay rumor, can you?” Jackman joked to the Associated Press in 2009. If he was gay, he would be.

  This week, his alleged new romance was revealed, with sources saying that Jackman is now dating Broadway legend Sutton Foster, 49, and they have been 'spending all of their free time together'.

  A source claimed: 'They are still together.