Hollywood star Hugh Jackman, who is set to grace the silver screen as Wolverine again in the third installment of Deadpool, has also been in the spotlight due to his split from ex-wife, Deborra-Lee Furness. The former couple had been married for 27 years when they announced their split.
Following his separation from Furness, Jackman found himself surrounded by potential romances, including with one of his Broadway co-stars. While the rumored romance intrigued fans, it also appeared bizarre in retrospect, especially given his co-star’s marital status.
Hugh Jackman’s Alleged Romance With Broadway Co-Star
Soon after announcing his split in 2023, Hugh Jackman was linked with his Broadway co-star Sutton Foster. According to a report from In Touch, Jackman and Foster grew close while starring in the classic musical The Music Man.
“Their romance is an open secret on Broadway,” one source said while claiming that the Deadpool & Wolverine star has been infatuated with his co-star since the moment he met her. As per the report,
[Hugh Jackman] has been besotted with Sutton from the moment he met her. He followed her around like a puppy!
The Tony-winning actress is also said to be thrilled to be around Jackman and reportedly described meeting the Hollywood star as “the greatest thing that came out of the whole experience.”
Sources also claimed that the X-Men star treated Foster as the star of the show and even made sure that they shared equal billing, something the actress was reportedly impressed with.
Hugh Jackman’s Post-Split Rumors of Broadway Romance Sparked Curiosity
Hugh Jackman’s split from his wife of almost three decades certainly caused a buzz, with the actor becoming one of Hollywood’s most eligible bachelors. Following the split, he was likely to be linked with someone.
However, the timing and context of his rumored romance with his Broadway co-star, Sutton Foster, raised questions. Sutton Foster has been married to Ted Griffin since 2014 and share an adaptive daughter with the screenwriter.
Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness were married for 27 years before they separated. Sources claim that their romance faded gradually, leading to their separation in 2023. In a statement released via People, the couple said,
Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth — Our family has been and always will be our highest priority. We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness.
Despite the buzz surrounding Jackman and Foster’s alleged romance, neither actor has publicly commented. However, an earlier Instagram post shared by Foster is believed to debunk such claims.
The actress shared an Instagram post featuring a heartwarming photo with her husband and daughter, which many interpret as a clear signal of her commitment to her family and a denial of any secret romantic involvement with Jackman. As the story progresses, the alleged relationship between Jackman and Foster remains unconfirmed.
