Amid the storm of his ongoing divorce battle, Hugh Jackman found solace in an evening of theatre and friendship. The 56-year-old actor stepped out in New York City on Thursday night, arm-in-arm with his longtime friend Pat Schoenfeld, 95, to attend the highly anticipated Broadway debut of George Clooney in Good Night, And Good Luck.
Dressed sharply in a classic black suit with a crisp white shirt and black tie, Hugh appeared in good spirits despite the personal struggles looming over him. Pat, a renowned ceramic artist and the widow of legendary Broadway producer Gerald Schoenfeld, exuded elegance in an all-white ensemble complemented by a soft grey scarf.
The night offered a brief respite from the growing tension between Hugh and his estranged wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, as they remain locked in a bitter financial dispute over their $250 million fortune. What began as a vow to part ways with “gratitude, love, and kindness” has now evolved into a tense standoff, with Deborra reportedly demanding a larger share of their assets—a demand Hugh is unwilling to meet.
Despite the turmoil, Hugh took to Instagram to share his enthusiasm for the night, posting photos with Pat and writing, “What a sensational night at the theatre with my dear, dear friend Pat Schoenfeld!! Good Night, And Good Luck is not to be missed. Huge congrats to George and the entire cast and crew. Buckle up indeed! Thank you to Marie for looking after us.”
Hugh and Pat share a deep friendship that has only grown stronger over the years. Following his split from Deborra, Hugh even spent Christmas Eve 2023 with Pat, leaning on her wisdom and support during one of the most challenging chapters of his life.
Meanwhile, the rumors swirling around Hugh’s past connection with Broadway star Sutton Foster have only added fuel to the fire. Their friendship, which began while working together on the 2022 revival of The Music Man, reportedly coincided with the unraveling of his marriage. While sources close to Hugh maintain there was no overlap between Sutton and Deborra, the whispers have only intensified the divide.
As Hugh immersed himself in the gripping Broadway production—set in the tense era of McCarthyism, where journalist Edward R. Murrow bravely took on government fearmongering—it was perhaps a fitting escape from his own battle behind closed doors.
For now, the future remains uncertain for Hugh and Deborra, but one thing is clear: in times of personal hardship, the comfort of old friends and the magic of theatre can offer a welcome moment of reprieve.
