After months of speculation, Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster have officially confirmed their budding romance.
The pair, who dazzled audiences with their chemistry in Broadway’s The Music Man, are starting a new chapter in their lives together. Here’s everything you need to know about their relationship and how it came to be:
Romance Rumors Confirmed Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster finally made their relationship public. The two were photographed holding hands during a dinner date in Santa Monica, California, on January 6, 2025. Hugh kept things casual with white trousers and a grey tee, while Sutton stunned in a green gown paired with a camel coat.
They Found Chemistry on Broadway The romance began during their time as co-stars in the 2022 Broadway revival of The Music Man. Their portrayal of Harold and Marian was filled with undeniable chemistry, sparking conversations among fans about a potential off-stage connection.
Both Recently Went Through Life Changes Both Hugh and Sutton experienced significant personal transitions in the past couple of years. Hugh announced the end of his nearly 30-year marriage to Deborra-Lee Furness in September 2023. Similarly, Sutton filed for divorce from her husband of 10 years, Ted Griffin, in October 2024.
Their Friendship Was the Foundation Sutton once spoke about how her bond with Hugh grew unexpectedly during their time working together. “He has an impeccable reputation of being the hardest working man, incredibly kind, and generous—and all of that is true,” Sutton shared with Vogue in 2022. “He’s now become one of my best friends, which was a surprise, because you usually go into these things thinking, ‘Well, I hope we get along.’”
Fans Loved Their Onstage Connection Their performances often left audiences wondering if their chemistry was real. Sutton explained the secret to their magical dynamic, saying, “One of the things that our director said early on was when you’re watching two characters fall in love, you look for the moments where they make each other smile. So it’s sort of birthed out of that, and it’s a spontaneous moment that’s different every single night. It toes that line of, is it Harold and Marian, or Hugh and Sutton?”
Hugh Admired Sutton Long Before Working Together Hugh has long been a fan of Sutton’s work. During a joint interview with Seth Meyers in 2022, he recalled seeing her perform in Thoroughly Modern Millie. “I saw her do Thoroughly Modern Millie, when you were like 4 years old. I’ve watched everything she’s done. It’s amazing,” he said, praising her talent.
They’re Entering a New Chapter Together Both stars have expressed gratitude for their past relationships and have embraced this fresh start. Hugh and his ex-wife Deborra-Lee previously shared that they would prioritize their family, which includes their two children, Oscar, 24, and Ava, 19. Sutton, who shares a 7-year-old daughter, Emily, with her ex-husband Ted, has also remained focused on her family. ALSO READ FROMNIGERIAN TRIBUNE