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Nicole Kidman and Deborra-Lee Furness are reportedly leaning on each other as they deal with painful new chapters in their personal lives.
The longtime friends are said to have grown closer following Furness’ split from Hugh Jackman and Kidman’s reported breakup from Keith Urban. According to insiders, the two actresses have quietly formed a support system behind the scenes while both navigate the emotional fallout of highly publicized relationship changes.
For Furness, the situation has been especially raw after Jackman moved on publicly with Sutton Foster.
Nicole Kidman Reportedly Becomes Deborra-Lee’s Biggest Support
Kidman and Furness have known each other for decades, but sources claim their friendship has taken on new weight in recent years.
Furness and Jackman announced their separation in 2023 after 27 years of marriage. Reports around Kidman and Urban’s split later put the actress in a similar emotional position.
An insider told Woman’s Day that Kidman’s loyalty is firmly with Furness.
“Nicole’s loyalty has to be with Deb as she’s been a shoulder for her many times throughout the past three years,” the source said.
The insider added that the longtime friends have created their own “first wives club.”
The phrase is blunt, but the point is clear. Both women are reportedly finding comfort in someone who understands the humiliation, sadness, and scrutiny that come with a public split.
Kidman Reportedly Keeps Distance From Hugh Jackman
The situation reportedly became more complicated at the Met Gala, where Jackman and Foster appeared publicly together as a couple.
For Furness, the appearance was allegedly painful. The event had once been one of the high-profile nights she and Jackman attended together, so seeing him there with Foster reportedly hit hard.
Kidman, who previously worked with Jackman in Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Australia’, is said to be keeping some distance from him out of respect for Furness.
“Nicole is firmly Team Deb,” an insider told Rob Shuter of ‘Naughty But Nice’.
The source added, “She believes Deb was deeply hurt by how everything unfolded. Nicole isn’t interested in pretending otherwise just because Hugh showed up with a new woman on his arm.”
According to reports, Kidman avoided Jackman and Foster at the event to keep the situation from becoming even more uncomfortable.
Kidman Is Helping Furness Rebuild Confidence
Friends reportedly believe Kidman has made it a personal mission to help Furness regain control after the split.
“She can’t bear to see her dear friend suffer any more than she has to,” one source said. “She’s doing everything she can to get Deb back in charge.”
Insiders claim Kidman has encouraged Furness to reenter social spaces, attend events, and start rebuilding her confidence.
Kidman’s own post-divorce image has reportedly helped too. Sources say Furness has been encouraged by watching Kidman move forward and regain her public footing.
The actress has also sparked romance rumors after being seen with Simon Baker, though nothing has been confirmed.
Their Friendship Becomes A Safe Space
According to insiders, Kidman and Furness have been checking in on each other frequently.
“They’re leaning on each other and with Nicole already booting up her dating life, it’s hard for Deb to not feel encouraged,” one source said.
The insider added that Furness remains nervous about taking the next step romantically, but Kidman is one of the key friends helping her move forward.
The bond reportedly goes beyond red carpets and industry events. Sources claim the two women have created a private space where they can talk honestly about the emotional weight of their breakups without judgment.
Hugh Jackman Situation Still Feels Raw
Despite hopes that tensions may eventually cool, insiders say Furness is not ready to be friendly with Foster yet.
“She’s not ready to start playing nice with Hugh’s new girlfriend,” one source said. “Not yet anyway. It’s still too raw and way too soon.”
Kidman reportedly understands that and has no plans to pressure her friend into moving faster than she is ready for.
Still, sources say Kidman hopes the situation with Jackman eventually settles so she does not have to keep excluding him from her circle forever.
For now, though, her loyalty appears clear. Kidman is reportedly standing beside Furness first, even if that makes her own long friendship with Jackman more complicated.
