It's official! Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster confirm they are a couple and are dating

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster, whose chemistry in Broadway's The Music Man enthralled audiences, announced their relationship months after rumours of a romance started to circulate.

Photos obtained by People show Sutton and Hugh going out hand in hand for a dinner date on January 6 in Santa Monica, California. She wore a camel coat and green gown to make an impression, while he was dressed more casually in a black zip-up jacket, white trousers, and a grey t-shirt, as quoted in a report by E! News.

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Hugh and his wife of nearly 30 years, Deborra-Lee Furness, announced their separation in September 2023, and Sutton, 49, filed for divorce from her husband of 10 years, Ted Griffin, more than a year later in October. Since 2023, the triple threats have both experienced significant personal changes.

What Sparked Romance Rumors Between Hugh and Sutton?

Along with their recent single statuses, the indisputable bond that Hugh and Sutton had while working on the 2022 revival of The Music Man was a major contributing factor to the online conjecture that their relationship had taken a romantic turn. In fact, a lot of their most endearing interview moments reappeared in the run-up to the romance.

Sutton shared her thoughts about the actor as they took on the roles of Marian and Harold, stating that he has an impeccable reputation for being the hardest working man, incredibly kind, and generous.

She also talked about the chemistry they had onstage, which sometimes made the audience think the actors were acting out of character.

She also discussed their onstage chemistry, which sometimes appeared audience members as the actors breaking character.

Hugh, meanwhile, has been candid about his long-time admiration for Sutton and her work. He gushed to Seth Meyers during their joint appearance on Late Night in 2022, stating that he saw her do Thoroughly Modern Millie when he was like 4 years old.

FAQs

How did Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster officially confirm their relationship?
The couple confirmed their relationship by walking out hand in hand during a dinner date in Santa Monica, which sparked excitement among fans.

What prompted speculation about their relationship?
Their undeniable chemistry during The Music Man performances and shared moments offstage fuelled romance rumours for months before their official confirmation.