Hugh Jackman confirms romance with co-star Sutton Foster 16 months after marriage split
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Hugh Jackman has seemingly confirmed his new romance with Broadway star Sutton Foster 16 months after announcing separation from his wife of 27 years. Hugh, 56, and Sutton, 49, have been snapped holding hands in Santa Monica after what appeared to be a dinner date.
The photos obtained by People showed the couple in high spirits in their first romantic paparazzi shots following months of speculation since appearing on stage together. Hugh was seen watching Sutton on stage in Once Upon a Mattress in Los Angeles’ Ahmanson Theatreon on Saturday, further adding fuel to the relationship rumours as he saw one of the final show performances.
This public appearance comes less than a year and a half after Hugh and his ex-wife, Deborra-lee Furness, announced their separation in September 2023. In October 2024, Sutton filed for divorce from her husband of 10 years, Screenwriter Ted Griffin. It is thought that Hugh and Sutton first met after starring in Broadway show The Music Man together in 2022.
Following this collaboration the pair both praised each other with Sutton telling People in June 2024: ‘He’s one of the greatest guys ever, an incredible costar. I think everyone already knows that, though.’. During a joint appearance with Sutton on Late Night with Seth Meyers in 2022, Hugh also gushed: ‘This is a six-time Tony nominee, two-time winner. Like, I saw her do Thoroughly Modern Millie when you were like 4 years old. But I’ve watched everything she’s done. It’s amazing.’.
