Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster spark backlash when they kiss

The couple allegedly began an affair before their divorce, but only recently confirmed their romance when they were seen holding hands after dinner.

That intimate moment left a bitter taste in the mouths of many Internet users, who criticized Hugh Jackman for disrespecting his ex-wife. Deborra Lee Furness.

Now that their relationship is no longer a secret, it seems like Jackman and Foster have thrown caution to the wind when they show how they feel about each other.

According to the pictures I got Daily Mailthe new couple was seen sharing a passionate kiss while in the car at a San Fernando In-N-Out.

They couldn’t take their hands off each other as Foster tenderly cradled Jackman’s face while they waited to get their food.

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

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

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

According to Daily MailThe intimate session between Jackman and Foster sparked controversy among netizens. Some criticized the actor for not considering how his ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness must feel.

“There is absolutely no reason to do this in public other than to twist the knife for Deborah,” one fan wrote, while another said: “It’s horrific for his ex to witness this, I hope she finds happiness too.”

A third person claimed the pair’s kiss lacked emotion, commenting: “So awkward. No chemistry.”

“Oh, Hugh. I honestly thought you were a nice guy. It’s rude to flaunt that in public,” another fan pointed out.

The pair first met in the 2022 Broadway revival of “The Music Man” before beginning a secret relationship that insiders claim is considered “Broadway’s worst kept secret.”

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

It appears it was Jackman’s “affair” with Foster that led to the break-up of the actor’s nearly 30-year marriage to Ference after they announced in September last year that they were going their separate ways to “continue our individual growth.”

A source close to Foster said: “Sutton and Hugh’s relationship is the reason behind Hugh and Depp’s divorce.” US Weekly. “A lot of people on Broadway knew about it, and we kept it quiet because they’re both very nice, great people. Everyone respected his privacy. But there was an affair and overlap.”

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

The “Bunheads” alum and Griffin share an adopted daughter, Emily, who has reportedly met Jackman and is said to call him “Uncle Hugh.”

Jackman chose to keep his relationship with Foster out of the limelight because he respects his ex-wife.

A source said Yes! magazine that he remained silent about his relationship with Foster because he did not want to “humiliate” Ference.

“They have been hiding their relationship from the outside world for a long time, sneaking off and living separately, but there will come a time when they will want to move out as a couple,” the source said. “Soon, they may start testing the waters.”

The insider noted that “many in the theater world already know their secret,” but the “X-Men” actor “doesn’t want negative publicity,” and doesn’t want to “humiliate” Ference.

They added: “Hugh cares about Deb very much. She is the mother of his children.”

Jackman’s public admission of his relationship with Foster couldn’t have come at a better time for Vernis because she felt “relieved” after seeing photos of him and Foster getting cozy after a dinner date in Santa Monica.

The 69-year-old Australian actress had been “suffering from doubts” for several months, with sources close to her confirming that her concerns about Jackman’s relationship with Foster were justified.

A source told the newspaper: “Deborah Lee is feeling relieved, to be honest with you.” Daily Mail. “She was plagued with doubts. She was told that this was not true, 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 correct. She finally felt relief after getting confirmation that her fears and doubts were justified.”

The source added that Ference “can now completely close this chapter and move on” because she “has nothing to say about her ex-husband and his best friend Sutton.”