Celebrity Extra: Hugh Jackman
By Dana Jackson
Q: Has Hugh Jackman officially divorced his wife yet? Is he still dating Sutton Foster? -- K.D.
A: Despite separating two years ago, actor Hugh Jackman ("Deadpool & Wolverine") and his wife of almost 30 years, Deborra-Lee Furness, only recently took the next step toward divorce, with Furness finally filing to end the marriage. Jackman has been quietly dating actress Sutton Foster ("Younger"), but it's not known for how long.
Hugh Jackman in "Deadpool & Wolverine". Photo Credit: Courtesy of Marvel Studios
The two starred in the revival of "Music Man" on Broadway in 2022. Depending on which gossip column you read, the consensus seems to be that Jackman and Foster are living together in the penthouse that was once home to Furness.
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Q: I've never seen any other actor with more energy than Tom Cruise. Now that the newest "Mission: Impossible" film is out, what does he have coming up next? Would he ever do a TV series? -- A.E.
A: "Mission: Impossible -- The Final Reckoning" made an estimated $79 million at the box office during Memorial Day weekend, adding to Tom Cruise's long list of blockbuster hits throughout his career. The 62-year-old movie star has no plans to stop anytime soon. Production on "Top Gun 3" is expected to begin in late 2025 or early 2026. In addition, he has five films in production or preproduction currently, so I have no clue how he's going to squeeze the follow-up to 2022's "Top Gun: Maverick" into his crazy schedule.
First up is the untitled Alejandro G. Inarritu Film with Jesse Plemons ("Killers of the Flower Moon") and John Goodman ("The Righteous Gemstones"). Then there are three films listed to be in preproduction: the World War II drama "Broadsword" with Henry Cavill ("The Witcher"); a remake of the 1977 Clint Eastwood film "The Gauntlet"; and the untitled Tom Cruise/SpaceX project, which will be filmed on the actual International Space Station.
Cruise has also recently expressed a strong desire to play Les Grossman again, the loudmouth, hairy studio executive he portrayed in the 2008 comedy film "Tropic Thunder."
Cruise has yet to star in a series, however. He seems to be the last major Hollywood holdout who focuses exclusively on the big screen. Perhaps when he enters his seventh decade of life, he'll slow down and compete for an Emmy Award. Perhaps the Les Grossman script could be turned into a limited Netflix series?
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Q: Is it true that "Duck Dynasty" is coming back? Will it feature the same family members? -- D.S.
A: It's hard to believe it's been 10 years since we saw the Robertson family of Louisiana on our TV screens. Their fans are mourning the recent loss of family patriarch Phil but will be thrilled to know that his legacy will live on in a new series on A&E this summer.
The new series will center around Phil's son Willie, wife Korie, and their children and grandchildren. Phil's brother, Si, is also expected to appear. A&E has such confidence that the show will be a hit that it's already ordered two seasons' worth of episodes. "Duck Dynasty: The Revival" will premiere on Sunday, June 1, on A&E.
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