Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster, known for their electrifying performances together on Broadway, have now taken their chemistry beyond the stage. Seven months after confirming their romance, the couple was seen holding hands in Massachusetts this summer, celebrating Foster’s success during her One Night Only show at the Tanglewood Music Center. Their growing relationship continues to attract attention as the duo balances their personal and professional lives.
According to a source close to the pair, the connection is going strong with a solid foundation already in place. Fans who witnessed their spark in the 2022 revival of The Music Man view their romance as a natural extension of their onstage partnership.
How Their Relationship Developed from Stage to Real Life
Jackman, 56, and Foster, 50, had already crossed paths within New York’s theater community before starring together in the delayed 2022 revival of The Music Man, postponed due to COVID-19 closures. It was this production that deepened their bond significantly.
Sutton Foster shared her feelings during the show‘s run, saying,
The best thing that’s happened out of this whole thing is that I’ve made a new friend, which you never anticipate,
and added,
We always joke that after 40, you don’t really make new friends. He’s a dream and so kind and talented and is even more generous.
—Sutton Foster
Jackman echoed these sentiments during an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, admitting initial intimidation when working with Foster but overcame it quickly. He remarked,
I’ve watched everything she’s done, and it’s amazing.
—Hugh Jackman
The pair went public with their romance in January after months of quiet support, despite their individual divorce proceedings. Their first public appearance as a couple was holding hands following a dinner in Santa Monica. Prior to that, Jackman had attended Foster’s Once Upon a Mattress performance, and she later accompanied him at the premiere of From New York, with Love in Manhattan.
Finding Love After Personal Breakdowns
Both Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster entered this relationship amid significant life changes. Jackman ended his 27-year marriage to Deborra-Lee Furness in September 2023. They termed their separation a pursuit of individual growth, emphasizing,
Our family has been and always will be our highest priority.
—Deborra-Lee Furness and Hugh Jackman
The divorce was finalized in June 2025, just weeks before Jackman was photographed with Foster in Lenox, Massachusetts.
Sutton Foster filed for divorce from screenwriter Ted Griffin in October 2024 after over a decade of marriage. The couple shares a daughter named Emily, whom Foster often references in interviews.
Despite the unexpected timing, those close to the couple describe the romance as genuine and effortless. Jackman, still prominent in Hollywood with roles in franchises like Deadpool and Wolverine, and Foster, who remains a leading figure in theater, have been making time for one another. Sightings have occurred in major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and now Massachusetts, where public outings reflect a blend of intimacy and normalcy.
Fans Embrace the Unscripted Romance of Two Broadway Veterans
Observing their journey, fans have embraced the story of Jackman and Foster’s relationship, one that seems scripted for the stage but played out in real life without any lines. From their collaborative performances to shared dinners and public appearances, their romance captures the imagination of audiences familiar with their work as individual artists and as a pair.
As their relationship continues to develop under the public eye, it remains to be seen how this unexpected love story will evolve, yet the hopeful beginnings and firm foundation suggest the duo’s connection may last far beyond Broadway’s bright lights.
