Sutton Foster AND Hugh JackmanHis relationship was platonic before it blossomed into romance.
While Foster and Jackman crossed paths as fellow members of the Broadway community, their friendship grew stronger when both were cast in the 2022 revival The Music Man. While sharing the stage for more than a year, Foster and Jackman became close.
“He has an impeccable reputation as the most hard-working, incredibly kind and generous man – and it’s all true. He disarms everyone and doesn’t do anything about it,” Foster said of her costar in a June 2022 interview. Vogue. “And he’s now become one of my best friends, which was a surprise, because usually you go into these things thinking, ‘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. of Deadpool and Wolverine The actor was married to a longtime love Deborra-Lee Furnesswhile Foster was married to Ted Griffin. In September 2023, Jackman and Furness announced that they had separated after nearly three decades of marriage. A year later, Foster filed for divorce from Griffin.
In November 2024, Us Weekly reported that Jackman called it quits with Furness because of the actor’s “relationship” with Foster.
“A lot of people on Broadway knew, and we kept it quiet because they’re both very nice and wonderful people,” a source said exclusively. us at that time. “Everyone respected their privacy. But there was an affair and overlap.”
Two months later, Jackman and Foster confirmed their romance while enjoying a date night in Los Angeles.
Keep scrolling to see the full timeline of Jackman and Foster’s relationship:
2008
Jackman attended a performance of Shrek: The Musical where Foster starred in the production as Princess Fiona. The pair posed for a sweet photo backstage.
2014
While hosting the 68th Tony Awards, Jackman and Foster shared a dance in the audience.
2019
Jackman and Foster were announced as the main actors for the revival of The Music Man.
November 2021
Two years after their casting, rehearsals for The Music Man were underway. Both Foster and Jackman shared behind-the-scenes moments of the pair preparing to share the stage.
“Coming your way on Broadway,” Jackman wrote via Instagram alongside a clip of the cast rehearsing a number. “And here’s a sneak peek at what we’re packing.”
December 2021
The pair took to the stage for the first time when The Music Man insert previews.
February 2022
Foster and Jackman walked the opening night red carpet together.
March 2022
Jackman surprised Foster on stage by prompting the audience to sing Happy Birthday to his actor during their roll call.
“Hugh Jackman is a bad, terrible, wonderful man,” the actress wrote on “Instagram Reel” showing the sweet gesture. “He had the whole audience singing for me last night.”
June 2022
The pair attended the 75th Tony Awards where they performed a number from The Music Man together. The show was up for Best Revival, while Jackman and Foster were nominated for Best Actor and Actress. The production received zero awards.
January 2023
Broadway’s The Music Man came to an end after being on the scene for over a year.
September 2023
Jackman and Furness, who have two adopted children, 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 journey is now changing and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth,” the former couple said in a joint statement to. The people at that time. “Our family has been and always will be our highest priority. We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love and kindness. We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family goes through this lifelong transition.”
October 2024
Nearly a year after Jackman announced his split, us confirmed that Foster filed for divorce from Griffin days before what would have been their 10th wedding anniversary. The exes have a daughter, Emily, whom they adopted in April 2017.
November 2024
A month after news broke of Foster’s split from Griffin, us reported that Foster and Jackman were dating. A source said us that the pair were “happier than ever”.
January 2025
Jackman was spotted at the Ahmanson Theater in Los Angeles supporting Foster during the final week of her West Coast run of shows. Once a mattress. A few days after the show, the couple confirmed their romance when they were photographed holding hands while in Los Angeles.
