AceShowbiz - Recent photos of Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster holding hands have taken the internet by storm, catching the attention of many but bringing a sense of clarity for one person in particular - his ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness. The 68-year-old Australian actress, who was married to Jackman for 27 years, expressed a feeling of relief upon seeing the pictures.

According to an insider who spoke exclusively to DailyMail.com, "Deborra-Lee feels a sense of relief to be honest with you. She has been plagued with suspicions. She was told it wasn't true, and that they were nothing more than close friends who worked together."

These images have allowed Furness to confirm her long-held doubts and suspicions, giving her the closure she needed to move on. "She trusted her intuition and her intuition was right. She finally feels at ease after getting confirmation that her fears and suspicions were warranted. She can now fully close this chapter and move on," added the source.

The former couple, who share two adopted children, Oscar (24) and Ava (19), announced their split in September 2023, stating that they were "shifting" and had decided to "separate to pursue our individual growth."

On the other side, Sutton Foster, who was also navigating her own divorce from Ted Griffin, filed for divorce in October 2024, ending their decade-long marriage and beginning a shared custody arrangement for their seven-year-old daughter, Emily.

Another insider shared that Jackman and Foster had bonded over their individual marital struggles but stressed that their romantic involvement only blossomed after both had separated from their spouses.

They mentioned, "They both wanted to be considerate of their exes and anyone else that might be upset, but they aren't interested in hiding. Hugh's close friends have seen a rejuvenated glow to him and that is all thanks to Sutton."

The source also dispelled previous rumors of an affair, asserting that Jackman and Foster's romantic relationship emerged from the "heartbreak of [Jackman's] relationship ending."

They added, "Things had been very rudimentary between Deborra-Lee and Hugh after the pandemic. Their relationship wasn't the same. Hugh had to move with his feelings. He had such a special connection with Deborra-Lee, but that is now over and he has to do what is right for him."

As for Furness, she appears to be focusing on her future endeavors and personal growth. She stated in an interview with Australia's The Daily Telegraph last year, "It's exciting. You know what, change, transition, evolution is a little frightening and we are all a bit scared of it but I think it is probably our greatest gift."

With this newfound clarity, it seems Deborra-Lee is ready to embark on the next chapter of her life.