Deborra-Lee Furness is said to be upset that her friend Blake Lively has sided with her ex Hugh Jackman following their split after almost three decades together.
Thought to be one of Hollywood’s strongest couples, the Australian producer, 69, and actor, 56, sent shockwaves through the showbiz world in September 2023 when they announced they were calling time on their 27-year marriage.
Shortly after, speculation began to grow that The Greatest Showman star had moved on with American actress Sutton Foster.
The two had initially set tongues wagging about their obvious chemistry when they starred together on stage in the Broadway production of The Music Man in 2021.
They finally went official with their romance earlier this month when they were snapped holding hands.
Now, according to Woman's Day, Furness has been left “fuming” with Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds, as she believes both being close to Jackman, must have known about his new relationship.
“She knew they would side with Hugh when they split, but what has disturbed Deb is the very real possibility that Ryan and Blake must have known about Sutton,” an insider said.
“Truth be told it was always difficult for Deb to bond with Blake because they’re so different but she felt they got on just fine.”
The Standard has contacted a representative for Furness and Lively for comment.
Meanwhile, the wrath of Furness is probably the least of Lively’s worries as she recently filed a lawsuit against her It Ends With US co-star and director Justin Baldoni.
The mum-of-four has accused him of sexually harrassing her while they worked together on the 2023 film, and then launching “a sophisticated press and digital plan in retaliation” against her when his behaviour threatened to come to light.
Hitting back at the allegations, Baldoni’s legal team say “the truth” will “shock everyone” and they plan to expose “those who believe themselves untouchable.”
