Nicole Kidman deliberately kept her distance from fellow Australian actor Hugh Jackman and his girlfriend Sutton Foster at the 2026 Met Gala, sources reveal, sparking fresh buzz over Hollywood tensions.
Appearing alongside her daughter Sunday Rose, Kidman made a radiant impression as a co-chair of this year’s gala, joining stars like Beyoncé, Anna Wintour, and Venus Williams. But insiders disclose she consciously avoided any contact with Jackman and Foster, who publicly confirmed their romance with a high-profile Met Gala debut.
According to a source close to the situation, Kidman’s choice was rooted in loyalty and respect for Jackman’s estranged wife, Deborra-Lee Furness. “Nicole is firmly Team Deb,” the insider told Rob Shuter for Mandatory, “She believes Deb was deeply hurt by how everything unfolded, and Nicole isn’t interested in pretending otherwise just because Hugh showed up with a new woman on his arm.”
Hollywood whispers about the fallout from Jackman and Furness’ divorce hung heavily over the event, especially after Deborra-Lee’s public “betrayal” remarks. Sources report many in the industry feel Jackman wronged his former spouse, with Kidman among those standing protectively by Deborra-Lee’s side.
Despite avoiding confrontation or rudeness, Kidman was resolute in not creating a “happy family” spectacle for the cameras. “She didn’t want drama. But she also wasn’t going to play happy families for the cameras,” the source said.
Kidman’s stunning presence came in a custom red sequin-and-feather gown designed for her by Matthieu and Chanel. The Oscar winner prepared meticulously for the event, telling Vogue, “Everything about this year’s Met Gala starts with the theme Anna and the museum selected. Once I had my first fitting with the incredible dress Matthieu and Chanel created for me, I knew that the skin and the beauty just had to center on the idea of radiance.”
As a major cultural event that captures global attention every year, the Met Gala serves as a high-stakes crossroads for stars navigating personal and public dramas. Kidman’s decision to sidestep Jackman and Foster underscores ongoing sensitivities around their recent high-profile divorce and new relationships.
For readers across South Carolina and the United States, this development offers a rare, candid glimpse into Hollywood’s private alliances and fractures playing out on one of fashion’s biggest global stages today.
Stay tuned as more details emerge on the ripple effects of this tense Met Gala dynamic and how it may shape future appearances and celebrity interactions.
