Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster’s relationship timeline: From alleged affair to public romance

   

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster went from friends to lovers.

Reports of their relationship first surfaced in late 2024, and they have since been spotted showing plenty of PDA after confirming their romance in January 2025.

The “Greatest Showman” star and “Younger” alum, however, have been acquainted for years.

Keep reading to learn more about how their friendship blossomed into more.

Early Broadway days

Sutton Foster and Hugh Jackman pose backstage at "Shrek" on Broadway at The Broadway Theatre on December 20, 2008 in New York City.

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster publicly crossed paths in 2008 when she starred in “Shrek: The Musical” on Broadway. FilmMagic

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster pose together.

At the time, the “X-Men” star met the actress, who played Princess Fiona, backstage at the show. Hugh Jackman/Instagram

Jackman and Foster first publicly crossed paths in 2008 when she starred as Princess Fiona in “Shrek: The Musical.”

The duo documented their encounter backstage with a photo.

 

Dance the night away

Sutton Foster and Hugh Jackman dance at the 2008 Tony Awards

In 2014, they danced at the Tony Awards. CBS via Getty Images

Sutton Foster and Hugh Jackman dance at the 2014 Tony Awards

The actress was nominated for leading actress in a musical. CBS via Getty Images

In 2014, Jackman and Foster shared a dance at the Tony Awards.

At the time, the “Wolverine” star, who hosted the ceremony, waltzed with the actress throughout the audience while introducing the category for best performance by a leading actress in a musical.

He also danced with the other nominees.

Foster gushed over the moment via Instagram the following day, writing “This happened.”

Broadway buddies

Sutton Foster and Hugh Jackman attend the 75th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 12, 2022 in New York City.

In 2019, the duo was announced to star in “The Music Man.” Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster rehearsing.

Jackman shared behind-the-scenes footage from the rehearsals. Hugh Jackman/Instagram

Jackman and Foster were announced as the leads of “The Music Man” in 2019.

In November 2021, the “X-Men” star shared a behind-the-scenes look at the production via Instagram with a video from rehearsals.

“We’re coming your way Broadway. And here’s a sneak at what we’re packing,” he captioned the clip.

Hugh Jackman, left, Sutton Foster, right, and the cast of "The Music Man" perform at the 75th annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Radio City Music Hall in New York.

The show debuted on Broadway in 2022. Charles Sykes/Invision/AP

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster take a selfie.

The musical earned them best actor and best actress nominations at the 2022 Tony Awards. Hugh Jackman/Instagram

Jackman and the “Bunheads” star made their onstage debut together that December for previews.

They later beamed widely while walking the red carpet together for opening night in February 2022.

The Broadway stars performed a number from the show at the 75th Tony Awards in June 2022.

While they were nominated respectively for best actor and best actress, they didn’t secure a win.

Jackman and Foster wrapped up the musical in January 2023.

Respective separations

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness attend The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City.

In September 2023, the “Greatest Showman” star and Deborra-Lee Furness announced their separation. Getty Images

Deborra-Lee Furness and husband actor Hugh Jackman attend the 5th Annual Worldwide Orphans Foundation Benefit Gala at Capitale on October 26, 2009 in New York City.

Furness filed for divorce in May 2025. Getty Images

Jackman and Foster separated from their respective partners within a year of each other.

The “Deadpool & Wolverine” star and Deborra-Lee Furness announced they were parting ways after 27 years of marriage in September 2023.

“We have been blessed to share almost three decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage,” they wrote in a statement.

“Our journey now is shifting, and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth.”

Sutton Foster and Ted Griffin attend the Broadway opening day performance of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two' at The Lyric Theatre on April 22, 2018 in New York City.

Foster filed for divorce from Ted Griffin in October 2024. Getty Images,

Sutton Foster and Ted Griffin attend the 75th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 12, 2022 in New York City.

They were married for nearly 10 years. Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions

Furness filed for divorce from Jackman on May 23, 2025.

The exes share two adopted children: Oscar and Ava.

In October 2024, Foster filed for divorce from screenwriter Ted Griffin ahead of their 10th wedding anniversary, Page Six exclusively reported.

They share an adopted child.

Head over heels

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster attend the opening night of "The Music Man" at Winter Garden Theatre on February 10, 2022 in New York City.

Around the time the “Younger” star filed for divorce from her husband, Page Six learned she and Jackman were “in love.” Getty Images

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster pose at the opening night of "The Music Man" on Broadway at The Winter Garden Theater on February 10, 2022 in New York City.

“They are 100 percent together,” an insider told us. FilmMagic

Around the time of Foster’s divorce from Griffin, an insider told Page Six that she and Jackman were together.

“They are 100 percent together and are in love and want to spend the rest of their lives together,” the source shared.

Multiple insiders explained the two were keeping their romance out of the public eye, but claimed their relationship was “common knowledge.”

Affair rumors

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster pose at 2022 Broadway Barks at Shubert Alley on July 09, 2022 in New York City.

In November 2024, Jackman and Foster sparked affair rumors. Bruce Glikas/WireImage

Actor Hugh Jackman with his wife, Deborra-Lee Furness attend the premiere of the new movie "Coyote Ugly" July 31, 2000 at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City.

Furness addressed Jackman’s alleged “betrayal” in May 2025. Getty Images

Rumors of Jackman and Foster had engaged in an affair gained traction in November 2024 when a friend of Furness spoke out.

Actress Amanda de Cadenet claimed the rumors were “on point” in the comments of an Instagram post.

“My beloved friend Deb is about to have her glow up any moment FYI !” de Cadenet added.

In May 2025, Furness addressed her split from Jackman and “the traumatic journey of betrayal” in a statement to the Daily Mail.

She called the divorce “a profound wound that cuts deep.”

Hard launch

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster attend the 75th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 12, 2022 in New York City.

Jackman and Foster took their romance public in January 2025. Getty Images

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster pose at the 88th Annual Drama League Awards at The Ziegfeld Ballroom on May 20, 2022 in New York City.

At the time, they were seen holding hands on a date night. Getty Images

Foster and Jackman took their romance public in January 2025 when they were spotted holding hands in Santa Monica, Calif.

That same month, Page Six exclusively obtained photos of the lovebirds making out in an In-N-Out drive-thru while in San Fernando, Calif.

The former co-stars were seen laughing and kissing in a Range Rover.

The pair has reportedly moved in together into Jackman’s NYC penthouse.