Deborra-Lee's 'Rebuilding Her Life' Without Hugh: Source

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00:00It's been over two years since Debra Lee Furness' marriage to Hugh Jackman came to

00:04an end after nearly three decades.

00:06Now, Us Weekly previously reported that Hugh Jackman's romance with Sutton Foster was

00:10the reason for his split from Debra, she has been working hard to feel like herself again.

00:15A source tells us in the new issue,

00:30Now, Us Weekly reported that Hugh's friendship with Sutton turned romantic while they were

00:39co-starring in the 2022 Broadway revival of The Music Man, which left Debra absolutely

00:45devastated.

00:46Now, Hugh and Debra announced their separation in September of 2023, while Sutton filed for

00:51divorce from screenwriter Ted Griffin last October.

00:53Now, a source tells us,

00:55Ultimately, the differences in their outlooks on life played a major role in the breakdown

01:00of Hugh and Deb's relationship.

01:02Sutton shared Hugh's low-key nature and sophistication, which contributed to their instant connection.