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Sutton Foster and Hugh JackmanHis relationship was platonic before it turned into a romance.
While Foster and Jackman crossed paths as colleagues in the Broadway community, their camaraderie grew stronger when they were both cast in the 2022 revival. The man of music. While sharing the stage for over a year, Foster and Jackman became close.
“He has an impeccable reputation as the hardest working man, incredibly kind and generous – and all of that is true. She disarms everyone and makes nothing of it,” Foster gushed about her colleague in an interview for June 2022. Fashion. “And now he’s become one of my best friends, which was a surprise because you usually go into these things thinking, ‘I hope we get along.’ But we just spent Memorial Day with our families. It’s really fun to meet new friends in your forties.”
Both Jackman and Foster were in relationships with other people when they first met. The Deadpool and Wolverine the actor was married longtime love Deborra-Lee Furnesswhile Foster he was married on Ted Griffin. In September 2023, Jackman and Furness announced they separated after nearly three decades of marriage. The following year, Foster filed for divorce from Griffin.
In November 2024 My Weekly announced that Jackman had broken up with Furness over the actor’s “relationship” with Foster.
“A lot of people on Broadway knew and we kept it quiet because they’re both such nice and great people,” a source said exclusively. Our at that time. “Everyone respected their privacy. But there was an affair and an overlap.’
Two months later, Jackman and Foster confirmed their romance enjoy the date in Los Angeles.
Keep scrolling to see the complete timeline of Jackman and Foster’s relationship:
2008
Jackman attended the performance Shrek: The Musical where Foster starred as Princess Fiona in the production. The pair posed for a sweet photo shoot backstage.
2014
During the 68th Annual Tony Awards, Jackman and Foster danced in the audience.
2019
Jackman and Foster were announced as the lead actors for the revival The man of music.
November 2021
Two years after their casting, rehearsals for The man of music were taking place. Both Foster and Jackman shared behind-the-scenes moments of the pair preparing to share the stage.
“We’re coming to you on Broadway,” Jackman wrote via Instagram next to the clip of the cast of the training number. “And here’s a sample of what we’re packing.
December 2021
The two first took the stage together when The man of music specified previews.
February 2022
Foster and Jackman walked the opening night red carpet together.
March 2022
Jackman surprised Foster on stage by getting the audience to sing Happy Birthday to his co-star during their roll call.
“Hugh Jackman is an evil, horrible, WONDERFUL person,” the actress said Instagram Reel makes a sweet gesture. “The whole audience sang to me last night.
June 2022
The duo attended the 75th Tony Awards where they performed a number The man of music together. The show was nominated for Best Revival, while both Jackman and Foster were nominated for Best Actor and Actress. The production won zero awards.
January 2023
On Broadway The man of music ended after being on stage for over a year.
September 2023
Jackman and Furness, who share two adopted children, have announced their separation after 27 years of marriage.
“We have been blessed to share almost 3 decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage. Our path is now shifting and we have decided to separate to continue our individual growth,” the former couple said in a joint statement People at that time. “Our family has been and always will be our highest priority. We accept this next chapter with gratitude, love and kindness. We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family goes through this transition in our lives.”
October 2024
Almost a year after Jackman announced his separation, Our confirmed that Foster filed for divorce from Griffin days before what would have been their 10th wedding anniversary. The exes share a daughter, Emily, who they adopted in April 2017.
November 2024
A month after news broke of Foster’s breakup with Griffin, Our announced that Foster and Jackman were dating. The source said Our that the two were “happier than ever.”
January 2025
Jackman was spotted at the Ahmanson Theater in Los Angeles supporting Foster during the last week of her West Coast shows Once Upon a Mattress. A few days after the show, the couple confirmed their romance when they were photographed holding hands while out and about in Los Angeles.
