Hugh Jackman, best known for playing Wolverine in the X-Men films, ended his 27-year marriage to Deborra-Lee Furness in September 2023. The split was amicable, but speculation soon arose that Hugh had moved on with Broadway star Sutton Foster.
While Jackman initially remained quiet about the rumors, he recently went public with his relationship with the 49-year-old actress. They were first seen holding hands during an evening stroll, maintaining a low profile.
Later, paparazzi spotted the couple at a parking lot. Hugh, 56, was dressed casually in a black T-shirt, jeans, and sneakers, while Sutton wore a relaxed shirt, fitted pants, and sneakers. The two embraced and shared a kiss before driving to a fast-food restaurant. While waiting for their meal, they were seen laughing, chatting, and enjoying each other’s company, clearly focused only on each other.
Their public display of affection sparked mixed reactions online. Many fans expressed their support, congratulating Hugh on finding happiness. However, others criticized the openness of the relationship, suggesting it could be hurtful to Jackman’s ex-wife.
“There’s no need for this to be so public—it must be hard for Deborra to see,” wrote one commenter. Others countered, “Life happens, and it’s not fair to judge them,” and, “Hugh and Sutton look wonderful together; they deserve to be happy.”
Hugh and Sutton reportedly met while working together on the Broadway revival of The Music Man. The project proved transformative for both. In October 2022, Sutton filed for divorce from her husband of 10 years, screenwriter Ted Griffin. The former couple shares an adopted daughter.
