After months of speculation, Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster have officially confirmed their budding romance.
The couple, who dazzled audiences with their chemistry in Broadway's The Music Man, are beginning a new chapter in their lives together. Here's everything you need to know about their relationship and how it came about:
Romance Rumors ConfirmedHugh Jackman and Sutton Foster finally made their relationship public. The two were photographed holding hands during dinner in Santa Monica, California, on January 6, 2025. Hugh kept it casual in white pants and a gray t-shirt, while Sutton stunned in a green dress paired with a colored coat. camel. They found chemistry on Broadway The romance began during their time as co-stars in the 2022 Broadway revival of The Music Man. Their portrayal of Harold and Marian was filled with undeniable chemistry, sparking conversations among fans about a possible connection outside of the scenery. They both went through life changes recently. Both Hugh and Sutton have experienced significant personal transitions in recent years. Hugh announced the end of his nearly 30-year marriage to Deborra-Lee Furness in September 2023. Similarly, Sutton filed for divorce from her husband of 10 years, Ted Griffin, in October 2024. Their friendship was the foundation. Sutton once talked about how her bond with Hugh grew unexpectedly during the time they worked together. “He has an impeccable reputation for being the hardest working, incredibly kind and generous man, and all of that is true,” Sutton shared with Vogue in 2022. “He's now become one of my best friends, which was a surprise, because “You usually go into these things thinking, 'Well, I hope we get along.'” Fans loved their connection on stage. Their performances often left audiences wondering if their chemistry was real. Sutton explained the secret to their magical dynamic saying, “One of the things our director said from the beginning was that when you watch two characters fall in love, you look for the moments where they make each other smile. So it was born from that, and it's a spontaneous moment that's different every night. It follows that line of: are they Harold and Marian or Hugh and Sutton? Hugh admired Sutton long before they worked together. Hugh has long been an admirer of Sutton's work. During a joint interview with Seth Meyers in 2022, he recalled seeing her perform in Thoroughly Modern Millie. “I saw her do Thoroughly Modern Millie, when you were like 4 years old. I've seen everything he's done. “It's incredible,” he said, praising her talent. You are entering a new chapter together. Both stars have expressed their gratitude for their past relationships and have embraced this new beginning. Hugh and his ex-wife Deborra-Lee previously shared that they would prioritize their family, which includes their two children, Oscar, 24, and Ava, 19. Sutton, who shares a 7-year-old daughter, Emily, with her ex-husband Ted, has also remained focused on his family. READ ALSO FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
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