Hugh Jackman confirmed his relationship with actress and singer Sutton Foster on Instagram following his divorce from ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness. The Wolverine actor took to Instagram to pen a sweet and romantic wish for the 50-year-old.
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Sutton Foster recently performed at the Café Carlyle, a jazz club in New York. “@suttonlenore performing during the holidays at @cafecarlyle… now that’s an iconic NYC night! And, truly magical,” Jackman wrote on Instagram, sharing a video of him shaking Foster’s hand.
According to USA Today, Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster’s romance blossomed after they both starred in the 2022 Broadway revival of The Music Man. While Jackman and Foster fell out, the Real Steel actor and ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness announced their separation in September 2023 via a joint statement.
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US Weekly magazine reported that Sutton Foster led to Jackman and Foster’s divorce. “The reason for Hugh and Deb’s divorce is because of Sutton and Hugh’s relationship,” a source told the outlet.
The source said that “a lot of people on Broadway knew” about Foster and Jackman’s relationship. However, he “kept it quiet” out of respect for the couple’s “privacy”. “There was an affair and overlap. They’re really happy now,” the source said. Sutton Foster was previously married to Ted Griffin (2014-2024) and Christian Borle (2006-2009).
Hugh Jackman was married to Deborra-Lee Furness for three decades and they shared two children together – Oscar Maximilian Jackman and Ava Eliot Jackman. The couple announced in September 2023 that they had “decided to separate to pursue their personal growth”.
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“We begin this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness,” Jackman and Furness wrote in a joint statement. According to People magazine, he said, “We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family navigates this change in all of our lives.”
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee first met in 1995 on the set of the Australian TV series Corelli.
questions to ask
When did Hugh Jackman divorce Deborra-Lee?
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee announced their divorce in September 2023.
Has Hugh Jackman worked with Sutton Foster?
Yes, Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster starred together in the 2022 Broadway revival of The Music Man.
How many children does Hugh Jackman have?
Hugh Jackman has two children: Oscar Maximilian Jackman and Ava Eliot Jackman.