Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster have confirmed they are together!
The former Music Man co-stars were spotted enjoying a relaxed dinner together in Santa Monica, Calif., on Monday, January 6, looking completely comfortable in each other’s company .
Hugh, 56, kept things effortlessly stylish in a dark jacket over a gray shirt, teamed with crisp white jeans, while Sutton, 49, radiated elegance in a beige trench coat layered over an olive dress .
Arriving hand in hand, the duo looked like they were thoroughly enjoying each other’s company, sharing laughs and conversations throughout the evening.
This release comes as both stars are going through major changes in their lives. Hugh, who announced his split from Deborra-lee Furness in September 2023 after 27 years of marriage, looked relaxed and upbeat as he stepped out with Sutton.
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The Broadway leading lady is also on the verge of ending her own recent separation, having filed for divorce from husband Ted Griffin in October after a decade together.
Their reps have not commented on the sighting, but their bond has been undeniable since they shared the Broadway stage in the 2022 revival of The Music Man.
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A few days earlier, on January 4, Hugh was spotted at one of Sutton’s final performances of Once Upon a Mattress at the Ahmanson Theater in Los Angeles, showing support for his former co-star.
He wasn’t the only Broadway legend in attendance: Carol Burnett, who played Sutton in the original 1959 production, was also in attendance, creating a special moment when she greeted the crowd with a kiss and a wave of the hand.
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Both Hugh and Sutton spoke enthusiastically about their time working together, and their admiration for each other runs deep. At the 2024 Drama Desk Awards, Sutton gushed about his Music Man co-star, calling him “one of the best guys ever” and “an incredible co-star.”
Hugh, for his part, admitted to being impressed by her talent. During a joint appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers in 2022, he shared, “This is a six-time Tony nominee, two-time winner. For example, I saw her doing Thoroughly Modern Millie when you were about four. But I watched everything she did. It’s incredible.
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Their professional chemistry was undeniable, with Sutton adding: “The show is so joyful and I’m having the time of my life playing opposite this guy.”
Both actors are entering new chapters in their lives. Sutton filed for divorce from Ted, 54, a screenwriter, in New York County Supreme Court on October 22, marking the end of their decade-long marriage. Meanwhile, Hugh and Deborra-lee, 69, shared an emotional statement in September confirming their split after almost three decades together.
“We were fortunate to share nearly three decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful and loving marriage. Our journey is now changing and we have decided to go our separate ways to pursue our individual growth,” they said at the time.
They also reaffirmed their commitment to family, stating: “Our family has been and always will be our highest priority. We begin this next chapter with gratitude, love and kindness. We greatly appreciate your understanding of respecting our privacy as our family navigates this transition in all of our lives.
