Hugh Jackman’s divorce drama is now dragging Nicole Kidman into the center of the fallout.
The ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ star has faced months of public scrutiny following his split from Deborra-Lee Furness, and the attention has only intensified because of his relationship with Sutton Foster.
Now, fresh reports claim Jackman may be worried about where Kidman stands.
The speculation centers on Kidman’s reported loyalty to Furness, her longtime friend, and the influence she holds inside Hollywood’s Australian celebrity circle. Some reports have even suggested Jackman does not want to get on Kidman’s bad side because of her massive industry power.
Neither Jackman nor Kidman has publicly confirmed a feud. Still, the rumor has added another awkward layer to a divorce that already looked uncomfortable.
Nicole Kidman Reportedly Sided With Deborra-Lee Furness
According to recent entertainment reports, Kidman has allegedly remained close to Furness as Jackman’s split became more public.
That reportedly created tension after claims surfaced that Kidman avoided Jackman and Foster at the 2026 Met Gala. Sources cited in gossip reports suggested Kidman chose to keep her distance out of loyalty to Furness, who was said to be deeply hurt by the breakup.
The claim quickly fed a bigger narrative: that Jackman may be losing support among mutual friends while Furness gains sympathy inside their shared social circle.
That is where Kidman’s name became especially important. She is not just another celebrity friend. She is one of Australia’s most powerful and respected Hollywood figures, with deep industry relationships and decades of influence.
Jackman Allegedly Fears Being Isolated
Some reports have claimed Jackman is frustrated by what he sees as shifting loyalties among longtime friends and industry contacts.
The more dramatic version of the story suggests he is “terrified” of Kidman’s pull in Hollywood and wary of how her support for Furness could affect him socially or professionally. That claim is attention-grabbing, but it should be treated carefully.
There is no public evidence that Jackman is literally afraid of Kidman. Neither actor has spoken publicly about the rumored tension, and the claims are based on unnamed insider reports.
What seems more plausible is that Jackman may be navigating an awkward social split after his divorce. When a long marriage ends, friends often choose sides, quietly or openly. In Jackman’s case, that problem is playing out under a celebrity microscope.
Jackman And Kidman Go Back Decades
The rumored rift is striking because Jackman and Kidman have a long history.
The two Australian stars worked together on Baz Luhrmann’s 2008 film ‘Australia’ and have appeared together at industry events and charity functions over the years.
Jackman previously described Kidman as someone he had known for years through Furness. Their friendship also made headlines in 2022 when Kidman bid $100,000 for a hat Jackman wore in his Broadway production of ‘The Music Man’ during a charity fundraiser. Jackman publicly thanked her afterward, showing just how warm their bond appeared at the time.
That history makes the current rumors more dramatic. If Kidman really has pulled back, it would not be a random Hollywood snub. It would be a painful shift inside a decades-long friendship circle.
Kidman May Still Want To Repair Things
Even some reports suggesting tension have claimed Kidman may eventually want to repair her friendship with Jackman.
For now, though, her reported priority appears to be Furness. That makes the situation delicate. Kidman can support Furness without formally turning against Jackman. But in Hollywood, public distance can still speak loudly.
The 2026 Met Gala rumors only made that worse, especially because Jackman and Foster were already under intense attention as a couple.
For Jackman, the larger concern may not be one awkward night. It may be whether the divorce has permanently changed how his longtime friends see him.
The Rumor Is Bigger Than The Evidence
The idea that Jackman is “terrified” of Kidman is dramatic, but it may be more tabloid heat than proven fact.
What the reports do suggest is simpler and more believable: Jackman’s divorce from Furness has created uncomfortable loyalty questions among people who have known both of them for years.
Kidman’s name gives that story weight because her industry status is undeniable. She has power and connections. And she has public goodwill. And if she is seen as firmly standing with Furness, that could make Jackman’s already messy image problem even harder to manage.
