Hugh Jackman has found a shoulder to cry on amid his divorce from wife Deborra-Lee Furness.
The 54-year-old has reportedly forged a close friendship with Australian pop star Betty Who, 31, thanks to their shared interest in the theatre.
The pair caught up last week when Hugh visited Broadway to watch Betty perform in the musical Hadestown, and even posed arm-in-arm with the singer backstage.
Betty, who is married to photographer Zac Cassar, exuberantly captioned the image of the pair beaming together: ‘MY COUNTRYMAN!!!! [Australian flag emoji].’ Thank you for coming to see us in Hadestown and being so kind!!!!!’
In another photo, a Hugh was seen posing cheerily alongside Betty and her castmates Phillip Boykin and Reeve Carney.
Hugh Jackman, 54, has forged a close friendship with pop star Betty Who, 31, (right) following his split from wife Deborra-Lee Furness, reports claim
Fans were thrilled by the friendly snap, with one commenting: ‘Two of my most favourite people in the entertainment world! I’m one photo! Yes!!’
‘I’M CRYING! We need a movie musical with you two as the leads IMMEDIATELY,’ another added.
Speaking to Woman’s Day magazine on Monday, an insider noted that Betty and Hugh were ‘really good friends who hope to work together in a theatre show or musical one day.’
The pair caught up last week when Hugh visited Broadway to watch Betty perform in the musical Hadestown, and even posed arm-in-arm with the singer backstage. In another photo, a Hugh was seen posing cheerily alongside Betty and her castmates Phillip Boykin (second left) and Reeve Carney (right)
Betty is one of several celebrities who have spent time with Hugh following his marriage breakdown.
Last weekend, the Wolverine star was spotted mingling with the likes of Taylor Swift, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively at the Kansas City Chiefs’ game against the New York Jets.
Hugh even shared a cute group selfie with his A-list pals as they cheered in the grandstands.
Meanwhile, Hugh is said to be preparing to release a new tell-all memoir following his split from Deborra-Lee.
Betty is one of several celebrities who have spent time with Hugh following his marriage breakdown. Last weekend, the Wolverine star was spotted mingling with the likes of Taylor Swift, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively (all pictured) at the Kansas City Chiefs’ game against the New York Jets
According to US Weekly, Hugh is currently in the early stages of writing his bombshell book.
His new memoir is set to feature details of his life and ‘bombshell’ revelations.
‘Hugh is choosing to [write this book] now because he’s finally [being] honest with himself [and] the divorce,’ an insider said.
Meanwhile, Hugh is said to be preparing to release a new tell-all memoir following his split from his wife Deborra-Lee Furness after 27 years. Both pictured
‘The content will be Hugh speaking about his life. He’ll be opening up about his life like never before.’
Hugh and Deborra-Lee, 67, shocked fans when they announced they were divorcing last month.
‘We have been blessed to share almost three decades together in a wonderful, loving marriage. Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth,’ the couple said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE.
Hugh and Deborra-Lee shocked fans when they announced they were divorcing after 27 years of marriage last month
‘Our family has been and always will be our highest priority. We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness. We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family navigates this transition.’
The former couple signed the statement as ‘Deb and Hugh Jackman,’ adding: ‘This is the sole statement either of us will make.’
