Sutton Foster and Hugh JackmanIt was a platonic relationship before it turned into a romance.
While Foster and Jackman met as fellow members of the Broadway community, their close friendship became even stronger when they were cast in the 2022 revival. Music man. While sharing the stage for over a year, Foster and Jackman became close.
“He has an impeccable reputation as the hardest-working, incredibly kind and generous man — and it's all true. He disarms everyone, and he doesn't make anything about it,” Foster gushed of her rep in a June 2022 interview with Vogue magazine. “He's now become one of my best friends, which was a surprise, because normally you think about these things, 'Well, I hope we get along.' But we just spent Memorial Day with our families. It's really fun to meet new friends after 40.”
Both Jackman and Foster were in relationships with other people when they first met. the Deadpool Wolverine The actor was married to Long lasting love Deborra Lee FurnessWhile Foster He was married to Ted Griffin. In September 2023, Jackman and Vernis announced They broke up After nearly three decades of marriage. The following year, Foster I filed for divorce From griffin.
In November 2024, Us Weekly It was reported that Jackman quit working with Furness due to the actor's “relationship” with Foster.
“A lot of people on Broadway knew about it, and we kept it quiet because they are both very nice and great people,” a source exclusively said. we at that time. “Everyone respects their privacy. But there was an affair and an overlap.”
Two months later, Jackman and Foster confirmed their romance Enjoy a date night In Los Angeles.
Keep scrolling to see the full timeline of Jackman and Foster's relationship:
2008
Jackman attended the performance Partner: Musical Foster starred in the production as Princess Fiona. The couple posed for a sweet photo backstage.
2014
While hosting the 68th Annual Tony Awards, Jackman and Foster shared a dance number in the audience.
2019
Jackman and Foster were announced as the lead actors for the film revival Music man.
November 2021
Two years after their selection, rehearsals for the film were held Music man She was a slave. Foster and Jackman both shared behind-the-scenes moments of the couple preparing to share the stage.
“We're coming your way Broadway,” Jackman wrote. Via Instagram Along with a clip of the actors rehearsing a number. “Here's a quick look at what we're packing.”
December 2021
The duo took the stage together for the first time when Music man I entered the previews.
February 2022
Foster and Jackman walked the red carpet together on opening night.
March 2022
Jackman surprised Foster on stage by having the audience sing Happy Birthday to his star during the curtain call.
The actress commented: “Hugh Jackman is a wicked, horrific, wonderful human being.” Instagram tomorrow Showing off is a sweet gesture. “He had the whole audience singing for me last night.”
June 2022
The duo attended the 75th Tony Awards where they performed a number of songs Music man together. The show was nominated for Best Revival, while Jackman and Foster were both nominated for Best Actor and Actress. The production received zero awards.
January 2023
Broadway Music man It ended after being on stage for over a year.
September 2023
Jackman and Vernis, who have two adopted children, announced they were separating after 27 years of marriage.
“We have been blessed to share nearly 3 decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage. Our journey is now changing and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth,” the former spouses said in a joint statement. the people at that time. “Our family has been and will always be our top priority. We greet 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 all of our lives.
October 2024
Almost a year after Jackman announced his split, we He confirmed that Foster filed for divorce from Griffin days before their 10-year wedding anniversary. The couple shares a daughter, Emily, whom they adopted in April 2017.
November 2024
One month after news of Foster's split from Griffin broke, we It was reported that Foster and Jackman were dating. A source said we That the duo were “Happier than ever.”
January 2025
Jackman was seen at the Ahmanson Theater in Los Angeles Foster support During its final week of shows on the West Coast Once upon a time on a bed. Just days after the show, the couple confirmed their romance when they were photographed holding hands while out and about in Los Angeles.
