Hugh Jackman, 56, and Sutton Foster, 49, are making headlines as Hollywood’s latest power couple. The duo, who forged a close friendship during their acclaimed Broadway run in The Music Man, recently moved from platonic pals to public sweethearts, sharing hand-holding, romantic strolls in New York, and PDA-packed kiss photos across LA drive-thrus.
Their bond began during The Music Man revival in 2021–22. Foster, reflecting on their work chemistry, once said, “The best thing that’s happened … is that I’ve made a new friend,” describing Jackman as “generous” and “fantastic.”
Their friendship deepened amid personal life changes, Jackman separated from his wife of 27 years in September 2023, and Foster filed for divorce in October 2024. By early 2025, speculation turned to confirmation.
January 6 in Santa Monica, the pair were spotted arriving for dinner hand-in-hand, marking their first public appearance together. January 12, photos captured them sharing affectionate kisses in Jackman’s car while waiting at an In-N-Out Burger. May 17 in NYC, a rare New York sighting showed them walking arm-in-arm, smiling and clearly comfortable in the public eye.
Fans and insiders are divided.
“They look like twins… charmingly retro,” joked a Broadway forum user about their NYC walk.
But there’s been criticism too. “Yikes! He seems too proud of this embarrassment!” reacted a social media user after the In-N-Out kiss photos.
Photos of affectionate moments drew both cheers and boos, especially given recent divorces.
Several factors amplify the buzz. Their Broadway history gave fans a glimpse of their natural rapport, now seen in their real-life dynamic. Both actors left long-term marriages, making their union feel like a dramatic and emotional new chapter. Some are calling them the next “Bennifer,” referencing the iconic Ben Affleck–Jennifer Lopez couple.
Rumors suggest the couple may even be moving in together in Jackman’s NYC penthouse, a move that reportedly unsettled his ex-wife. Still, insiders say they’re moving deliberately and privately. As one source said, “They aren’t going to shove it down everyone’s throat,” focusing instead on nurturing genuine connection.
Jackman and Foster have been cheering each other on in theater, she attended his New York With Love residency, and he’s been at her shows. Future Broadway strolls or performances could showcase their relationship’s evolution. As their lives intertwine further, expect more public moments and maybe even joint interviews.
From co-stars to confidants to a headline-making couple, Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster’s relationship has captured hearts, and stirred chatter, across Tinseltown. Their story is part adorable Broadway fairytale, part real-life drama, and wholly fascinating. Whether you call them the next “Bennifer” or simply admire their chemistry, one thing is clear: this is a romance worth watching.
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