Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster spark backlash when they kiss

The pair reportedly began an affair before divorcing their respective exes, but only recently confirmed their romance when they were spotted holding hands after dinner.

The intimate moment left a sour taste in the mouths of many internet users, who criticized Hugh Jackman for his inconsideration towards his ex-wife. Deborra Lee Furness.

Now that their relationship is no longer a secret, Jackman and Foster appear to have thrown caution to the wind by revealing how they feel about each other.

According to photos taken by the Daily MailThe new couple was seen sharing a passionate kiss in the car at an In-N-Out in San Fernando.

They couldn’t keep their hands off each other as Foster tenderly caressed Jackman’s face as they waited for their food.

They also packed on the PDA as they got out of the car, as Jackman wrapped his hands around Foster and pulled her in for a kiss before giving her a warm hug.

It was a casual outing for the couple. The “X-Men” star wore a black T-shirt and jeans paired with glasses, while Foster wore an oversized blouse and jeans with sneakers.

Their PDA-filled appearance comes after Jackman attended Foster’s performance of “Once Upon A Mattress” in Los Angeles over the weekend. The couple was also spotted holding hands on a date in Santa Monica.

According to the Daily MailThe confidential meeting between Jackman and Foster has sparked debate among Internet users. Some have criticized the actor for not being considerate of his ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness’ feelings.

“There is absolutely no reason to do this in public other than twisting the knife for Deborra,” one fan wrote, while another said: “It’s horrible for his ex-wife to be a witness. I hope she finds happiness too.”

A third person claimed that the duo’s kiss lacked passion, commenting: “Very embarrassing. No chemicals.”

“Oh, Hugh. I honestly thought you were a nice guy. Flaunting this in public is rad,” another fan remarked.

The couple first met at the 2022 Broadway revival of “The Music Man” before reportedly sparking a secret affair that insiders say was considered “Broadway’s worst-kept secret.”

Despite the criticism, fans also supported the couple, with one saying: “This is the first time I’ve seen Hugh truly happy.”

Apparently it was Jackman’s “affair” with Foster that led to the dissolution of the actor’s nearly 30-year marriage to Furness after the pair announced last September that they were going their separate ways to “pursue our individual growth “.

“Sutton and Hugh’s relationship is the reason for Hugh and Deb’s divorce,” said a source close to Foster US Weekly. “A lot of people on Broadway knew, and we kept it a secret because they’re both such nice, great people. Everyone respected their privacy. But there was an affair and overlap.”

Meanwhile, Foster also filed for divorce from her husband of 10 years, Ted Griffin, on October 25.

The “Bunheads” alum and Griffin share an adopted daughter, Emily, who reportedly met Jackman and reportedly calls him “Uncle Hugh.”

Jackman has chosen to keep his relationship with Foster out of the spotlight because he respects his ex-wife.

A source told OK! magazine that he keeps quiet about his relationship with Foster because he doesn’t want to “humiliate” Furness.

“They’ve kept their relationship secret from the outside world for so long, sneaking around and living separately, but there will come a time when they want to come out as a couple,” the source claimed. “Soon they could start testing the water.”

The insider noted that “many in the theater world already knew her secret,” but the “X-Men” actor “doesn’t want the negative publicity nor does he want to ‘humiliate'” Furness.

“Hugh cares deeply about Deb. She is the mother of his children,” they added.

Jackman’s public acknowledgment of his relationship with Foster couldn’t have come at a better time for Furness, who felt “relieved” after seeing pictures of him and Foster having a cozy dinner in Santa Monica.

The 69-year-old Australian actress was “plagued by suspicions” for months as sources close to her confirmed her fears about Jackman’s relationship with Foster were justified.

“Deborra-Lee feels a sense of relief, to be honest,” a source told the Daily Mail. “She was plagued by suspicions. She was told that was not true and that they were nothing more than close friends working together.”

“But something in her heart told her that wasn’t true,” the insider said. “She trusted her intuition and her intuition was right. She finally feels at ease after receiving confirmation that her fears and suspicions were justified.”

The source added that Furness can now “fully close this chapter and move on” since she “has nothing more to say about her ex-husband and his close friend Sutton.”