Nicole Kidman: "27-year marriage ends, memories at Met Gala with new partner?" Hugh Jackman's cold shoulder

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Hugh Jackman debuts at Met Gala with new partner; ex-wife says it felt like "a knife in the heart"

Hugh Jackman, ending a 27-year marriage, made his official couple debut with new partner Sutton Foster on the 2026 Met Gala red carpet. However, the scene turned into a bitter night for his ex-wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, and close friend Nicole Kidman.

Hollywood insiders conveyed behind-the-scenes details of the day through gossip outlet Rob Shuter's Substack and New Idea. Deborra reportedly heard in advance that Jackman would appear with his new partner but said, "It still felt like a knife in the heart," as the Met Gala had been the couple's "favorite event," which they attended together every year. In fact, the two last walked the red carpet together in 2023, announcing their separation that September.

Insiders said, "They agreed to attend the Met Gala every other year after the divorce, but that was before Sutton's existence was known." Deborra also stated, "It was sad that Hugh was covering up our precious memories with his new woman."

Jackman and Foster, a meeting of "The Greatest Showman" star and a Broadway musical star, first met in 2022 while co-starring in the Broadway musical "The Music Man." Although both strongly denied rumors of an extramarital affair that emerged at the time, they finally revealed their official couple status at this year's Met Gala.

Nicole Kidman, who served as co-chair of the Met Gala today, reportedly avoided Jackman and Foster entirely. An insider said, "Nicole is firmly on Deborra's side," adding, "She believes Deborra was deeply hurt by this situation and has no intention of pretending not to care that Hugh appeared with his new woman." Another source added, "Nicole didn't want drama, but she also didn't want to pretend to be happy in front of the cameras." In Hollywood, Deborra's statement about "deep betrayal" is still being discussed, and many of Jackman's close acquaintances are reportedly siding with Deborra.

Jackman and Deborra married in 1996 and spent 27 years together, becoming one of Hollywood's most iconic power couples while adopting and raising two children. After issuing a joint statement in September 2023 saying, "We have decided to part ways for our individual growth," Deborra filed for divorce in May of last year, and the divorce was finalized one month later. While Deborra is currently reported to be "doing well and moving on from the pain," this year's Met Gala scene was enough to reopen those wounds.

One insider said, "Jackman and Foster certainly drew attention, but there was also no shortage of whispering behind their backs." At the Met Gala, where attendees were adorned in glamorous dresses and jewels, the least noticeable thing—the coldest, most distant look from Nicole Kidman—became the biggest topic of conversation.

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