Sutton Foster and Hugh JackmanTheir relationship was platonic before becoming romantic.
While Foster and Jackman are both members of the Broadway community, their friendship grew even deeper when they both starred in the 2022 revival of “Broadway.” musician. Foster and Jackman grew closer during the more than a year they shared the stage.
“He had an impeccable reputation as the hardest-working guy, incredibly kind and generous, and that was all true. He disarmed everybody, but he didn’t do anything to him,” Foster gushed about her costar in a June 2022 interview. Fashion. “He’s now one of my best friends, which is a surprise because normally you think, ‘Well, I hope we get along.'” But we just spent Memorial Day with my family. Meeting new people after 40 is really fun. “
Both Jackman and Foster were already in relationships with other people when they first met. Jackman marries long-time love Deborah Lee Furnesswhile Foster married Ted Griffin. In September 2023, Jackman and Furness announced that they were separating after nearly three decades of marriage. The following year, Foster filed for divorce from Griffin.
November 2024, us weekly Reports claim Jackman broke up with Furness over her “relationship” with Foster.
Jackman and Foster confirmed their romance two months later while enjoying a date night in Los Angeles, and their outings have been increasing throughout 2025.
Keep scrolling to see Jackman and Foster’s full relationship timeline:
2008
Jackman attended the performance Shrek: The Musical Foster plays Princess Fiona in the series. The two took a sweet photo backstage.
2014
Jackman and Foster danced in the audience while hosting the 68th Annual Tony Awards.
2019
Jackman and Foster announced to star in revival musician.
November 2021
Two years after casting, rehearsals musician In progress. Both Foster and Jackman shared behind-the-scenes moments as the two prepared to take the stage.
“We’re heading to your Broadway,” Jackman wrote on Instagram, along with a clip of the cast practicing their performance. “This is a glimpse of what we’re packaging.”
Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster are enjoying the next chapter of their lives together. Sources confirmed in this week’s Us Weekly cover story that Jackman, 56, and Foster, 49, are in a relationship. Now, an insider is revealing what their “easy” and “happy” romance means. According to sources, Jackman and Foster love […]
December 2021
When the two of them shared the stage for the first time musician Go to preview.
February 2022
Foster and Jackman walked the red carpet together on opening night.
March 2022
Jackman surprised Foster on stage by asking the audience to sing happy birthday to his co-star during the curtain call.
“Hugh Jackman is a wicked, terrible, wonderful man,” the actress captioned the sweet gesture on Instagram Reel. “He had the whole audience singing to me last night.”
June 2022
The two attended the 75th Tony Awards and performed a number of songs from musician Together. The show is up for Best Revival, with both Jackman and Foster nominated for Best Actor and Actor. This work won zero awards.
January 2023
broadway musician It came to an end after more than a year on stage.
September 2023
Jackman and Furness, who have two adopted children, announced their separation after 27 years of marriage.
The former couple said in a joint statement: “We have been blessed to have spent nearly three decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage. Our journey is now changing and we have decided to separate to pursue personal growth.” people then. “Our family has always been, and always will be, our top priority. We begin this new chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness. We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family navigates this transition in their lives.”
Before Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster started dating in 2024, they played one of the most iconic drama couples. Jackman and Foster, who played Professor Harold Hill and Marianne Parrot, respectively, in the 2022 revival of the Broadway musical The Music Man, hit it off and became friends off-screen. “Hugh and I actually […]
October 2024
Nearly a year after Jackman announced their separation, us It was confirmed that Foster filed for divorce from Griffin just days before their tenth wedding anniversary. The two adopted their shared daughter Emily in April 2017.
November 2024
One month after news broke that Foster and Griffin had broken up, us Foster and Jackman are reportedly dating. A source revealed us The pair are “happier than ever.”
January 2025
Jackman was spotted at the Ahmanson Theater in Los Angeles supporting The Fosters during its final week on the West Coast Mattress from yesteryear. Days after the show, the couple confirmed their romance when they were photographed holding hands while out and about in Los Angeles.
October 2025
Foster and Jackman make rare appearance together Richard MarxPictured with Max at the show in New York City Daisy Fuentes. Later in the evening, Jackman joined Max on stage for a duet.
Days later, Jackman and Foster made their first red carpet appearance as a couple while enjoying a night out together at the Hollywood premiere of Jackman’s new movie. Song Shenglan.
November 2025
The couple (pictured here) showed off their playful style after arriving at Los Angeles International Airport on November 5. Sutton cheekily stuck out his tongue at Jackman as they walked through the terminal. Both were wearing casual attire and carrying backpacks after the flight.
December 2025
The two wore all-black to the 2025 Gotham Film Awards in New York City on December 1, becoming one of the cutest red carpet couples of the night.
A few weeks later, Sutton supported Jackman’s performance at the New York premiere Kate Hudsonmovie Song Shenglan. On December 11, the two smiled while taking photos while out and about. Sutton wore a satin minidress with jeweled detailing, which she paired with matching jeweled flats. Jackman, meanwhile, kept it simple in a classic dark suit.
