After months of speculation about their romance, Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster have seemingly confirmed that they are an item.
Although the duo hasn't gone public with their relationship, they were spotted holding hands as they headed out for dinner in Santa Monica, California.
Before the release, there were reports that the duo were planning to take their romance public soon. Reports also claimed that Hugh Jackman promised Sutton Foster that he would "focus on exploring their future together" this year.
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Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster spent the night cozying up to each other
According to Daily MailJackman and Foster have seemingly gone public with their alleged romance. They were seen cozying up to each other during a night out in Los Angeles.
The duo were captured not only holding hands, but also grinning from ear to ear as they walked down the sidewalk.
For the outing, Foster appeared dressed in a stylish long double-breasted cashmere coat over a lovely dark green maxi dress that fell elegantly to her ankles.
She added a pair of black heels to her height, carried a purse and added a pair of dangling earrings.
Meanwhile, Jackman opted for a casual look, which included a navy zip-up jacket, a tight gray sweater, tan chinos and black trainers.
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The Marvel star styled his dark hair into a shaggy, left-over fashion and sported a salt and pepper beard that contrasted coolly with his hair.
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The duo discussed going public
The outing comes after rumors surfaced that Jackman and Foster had discussed not keeping their alleged relationship a secret any longer.
"They are talking about going public sometime in the next few weeks, which makes Hugh both excited and nervous," a source told Daily Mailadding that the Wolverine star "feels really positive about what 2025 is going to be."
According to the insider, Jackman also promised Foster that he would "focus on exploring their future together."
It seems the duo are already headed down this road, as Jackman recently met Foster's adopted daughter Emily, who she shares with her ex-husband Ted Griffin.
"Hugh has met Sutton's daughter Emily - she even calls him 'Uncle Hugh'!" the insider said A new idea about the duo.
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Jackman was also seen cheering Foster on as part of the crowd at Los Angeles' Ahmanson Theater where the Broadway star was starring as one of the cast members in "Once Upon a Mattress."
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Hugh Jackman's romance with Sutton Foster reportedly ended his previous marriage
Prior to his alleged romance with Foster, Jackman was married to Australian actress Deborah-Lee Furness before divorcing in September 2023.
While the former couple released a statement claiming their split was motivated by a desire to focus on individual growth, the source instead linked their split to Jackman's alleged romance with Foster.
The insider said US Weekly that "Sutton and Hugh's relationship is why Hugh and Deb divorced."
They also suggested that Broadway co-stars were aware of the relationship but chose to ignore it.
"A lot of people on Broadway knew and we kept it quiet because they're both such nice and great people," the source continued. "Everyone respected their privacy. But there was an affair and an overlap. Now they are really happy."
Hugh Jackman's estranged wife was 'blindsided' by his romance with his Broadway co-star
As for Furness, she reportedly found out about Jackman and Foster's romantic involvement much later during their collaboration on "The Music Man."
According to the Daily Mail, when she eventually found out, she felt "blindsided", especially since she was the last to know.
"Deborra-lee was blindsided when she found out about the affair through the show," the insider said. "Apparently it was Broadway's worst-kept secret, and Deborra-lee was the last to know."
The source also claimed that when Furness finally confronted Jackman, he "didn't admit it" and continued his affair with Foster.
In the end, Furness was left "devastated" by the experience, according to a friend of the actress.
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"For a woman who's been married for 27 years and then finds out that her partner has been unfaithful and untrustworthy, that's a pretty devastating life experience," said a close friend.
Why the actor hid his new romance from Deborra-Lee Furness
While Furness is angry that she was the "last to know" about Jackman and Foster's relationship, sources claim the "Logan" star kept her in the dark out of respect for her.
the source said OK! Magazine that Jackman and Foster are keeping their romance private because the actor doesn't want to "humiliate" Furness.
"They have been hiding their relationship from the outside world for so long, sneaking around, living separately, but the time will come when they will want to come out as a couple," the source claims. "They may start testing the waters soon."
The insider noted that "many in the theater world already knew their secret," but the "X-Men" actor "doesn't want any negative publicity," nor does he want to "humiliate" Furness.
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"Hugh cares a lot about Deb. She is the mother of his children," they added.
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