Australian superstar Hugh Jackman has taken the significant step of making his relationship with American actress Sutton Foster Instagram official, sharing a sweet tribute to his new partner just weeks after they made their first public appearance as a couple.
Social Media Declaration
The 57-year-old Wolverine actor posted a heartfelt message on Wednesday morning featuring Foster during her intimate performance at New York City's prestigious Cafe Carlyle. Jackman shared both a photograph and a charming short video of the Tony Award-winning actress waving to him as he recorded her performance on Tuesday evening.
In his caption, the clearly smitten A-lister gushed: '@suttonlenore performing during the holidays at @cafecarlyle … now that's an iconic NYC night! And, truly magical.' This public declaration comes exactly one month after the new power couple walked their first red carpet together, signalling their relationship status to the world.
Red Carpet Romance Revealed
The pair's relationship became publicly evident on October 26 when Foster supported Jackman at the premiere of his latest film Song Song Blue during AFI Fest at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. The couple appeared deeply affectionate, wrapping their arms around each other as they posed for photographers on the Hollywood red carpet.
Jackman looked dapper in a classic black suit and tie, while his 50-year-old girlfriend turned heads in a sophisticated low-cut black satin dress, accessorised with a black clutch and beaming with pride beside her partner on his important night.
Navigating New Beginnings
This new romance follows Jackman's divorce from Deborra-Lee Furness, his wife of nearly 30 years. The Australian actor's separation from the 69-year-old actress in September 2023 stunned Hollywood, with Furness later describing the breakdown of their marriage as a 'traumatic betrayal' that 'cut deep.'
According to recent reports from Radar Online, Jackman has been working to repair his friendship with his ex-wife since their divorce was finalised in June. An insider revealed: 'Hugh has been trying to make peace with Debs for a long while now, but as you can imagine, it has taken her time to feel ready.'
The former couple, who share two adopted children, reached a financial settlement that included 'handsome spousal support payments' for Furness. Sources indicate the divorce was 'non-contested' and that both parties are committed to maintaining an amicable relationship for the sake of their family.
Building Their Relationship Publicly
Jackman and Foster's relationship appears to be progressing steadily despite some initial hesitation about public appearances. Earlier in October, the couple had been expected to make their red carpet debut at the Fetch Pet Gala in NYC, but plans changed at the last minute.
An insider told Daily Mail at the time that Foster arrived solo and seemed 'overwhelmed by all the photographers,' which might explain why she didn't bring Jackman to the carpet. However, the actor later joined her inside the exclusive Carlyle hotel venue to show his support.
The pair, who previously co-starred in The Music Man, have been dating for several months, though the exact timeline of when their relationship began remains unconfirmed. Despite speculation from some fans about the relationship's origins, the couple are reportedly ignoring negative talk and focusing on moving forward together.
Their recent outings have included attending Richard Marx's After Hours Confession in NYC and now this significant social media milestone, suggesting their relationship continues to deepen as they navigate life in the public eye.
