The actor behind Wolverine in the “X-Men” films, Hugh Jackman, divorced Deborra-Lee Furness in September 2023 after 27 years of marriage. The couple separated amicably, but rumors soon emerged suggesting Hugh left his wife for a new love interest—Broadway star Sutton Foster.
While Jackman initially stayed silent about the speculation, he recently stopped hiding his relationship with the 49-year-old actress. The pair was first spotted holding hands during a walk after dinner, keeping their interactions reserved.
However, paparazzi later caught Hugh and Sutton at a parking lot. The 56-year-old actor wore a black T-shirt, jeans, and sneakers, while Foster opted for a loose shirt, fitted pants, and casual shoes. The couple hugged and kissed before getting into a car and heading to a fast-food drive-through. While waiting for their order, they were seen chatting, laughing, and sharing affectionate moments, fully absorbed in each other.
The public display of affection sparked mixed reactions online. While many fans celebrated Hugh’s happiness and wished him the best, others criticized the couple for being so open, citing sensitivity towards Jackman’s ex-wife.
“There’s no need to make this public; it must hurt Deborra to see him with someone else,” one user commented. Others defended the pair, saying, “Life happens, and it’s unfair to judge them,” and “Hugh and Sutton look great together—they shouldn’t have to hide their love forever.”
Hugh and Sutton reportedly met while co-starring in the Broadway revival of the classic musical The Music Man, a project that turned out to be life-changing for them both. In October last year, Foster filed for divorce from her husband of 10 years, screenwriter Ted Griffin. The former couple shares an adopted daughter.
