After months of swirling rumors, Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster have finally gone public with their relationship. The 56-year-old Deadpool & Wolverine star and the 49-year-old Tony-winning Broadway actress were spotted walking hand-in-hand during a romantic evening out in Santa Monica on Monday, January 6.
The couple looked relaxed and happy as they strolled to dinner, marking the first time they’ve stepped out together as a confirmed item. Their outing comes just two days after Jackman was seen in the audience at Foster’s performance of the musical Once Upon a Mattress in Los Angeles.
Exclusive photos published by People capture the duo looking radiant and at ease. Jackman was dressed casually in a dark jacket, grey shirt, and white jeans, while Foster opted for a chic olive dress layered with a brown coat.
Fans of both stars will remember that Jackman and Foster worked together on the Broadway revival of The Music Man, which had a pandemic-delayed debut in December 2021 and wrapped its hugely successful run in January 2023. Their on-stage chemistry was undeniable, and it seems their connection extended well beyond the theatre.
Jackman announced his separation from his wife of 27 years, Deborra-Lee Furness, in September 2023, sparking initial speculation about his relationship with Foster. However, Foster seemed to brush off those rumors at the time by posting a family photo on social media.
Just a month later, in October 2024, Foster filed for divorce from her husband of 10 years, screenwriter Ted Griffin. Although both stars initially remained tight-lipped about their personal lives, whispers of their relationship grew louder when one of Furness’s friends claimed that the rumors of an affair between Jackman and Foster were “on point.”
Now, with their recent public appearances, the couple seems ready to embrace their romance openly. Fans have been quick to show their support, applauding their happiness and newfound chapter together.
As Jackman and Foster continue to make headlines, one thing is certain: their shared love for theatre, creativity, and each other is a story worth watching.
