Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster have seemingly confirmed the dating rumors by flaunting their blossoming relationship, to fans’ dismay. The Music Man co-stars’ latest outing received negative reactions from social media users over infidelity allegations. These speculations started during their December 2021 to January 2023 Broadway performance.
During the revival of the classic musical, Jackman was married to his longtime wife Deborra-Lee Furness. At the same time, Foster was married to the screenwriter Ted Griffin. The co-stars frequently gushed about their bond on set, raising several eyebrows and sparking cheating rumors.
These infidelity speculations skyrocketed when the Deadpool & Wolverine star ended his romance with Furness in September 2023. A year later, Foster separated from Griffin in October 2024, with sources claiming she and Jackman were an item. The duo seemingly confirmed the dating rumors by walking hand-in-hand for a dinner date in Santa Monica, California.
The paparazzi photographed them arriving together, smiling brightly, and looking lovingly at each other on Monday, January 6. Jackman kept it casual in a black jacket, grey shirt, white jeans, and sneakers. On the other hand, Foster looked classy in an olive dress underneath a tan trench coat. She accessorized with heels and a mini handbag, as seen in the pictures shared by PEOPLE.
Fans React to Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster’s Relationship With Displeasure
The pictures of Jackman and Foster’s dinner date made the rounds on social media platforms like X. As stated, many were displeased by the couple’s happiness as they believed their love stemmed from infidelity. These critics did not hold back when slamming the pair, with someone writing:
“He was literally my favorite film actor, and she was my favorite Broadway actress. I can’t even look at them now. So disappointing.”
Another accused the couple of scheduling “a pap walk after they cheated on their respective spouses and then divorce [sic] them.” They noted they used to admire Foster and Jackman until the Broadway play that influenced their alleged affair. A third echoed similar sentiments, stressing, “Passing this off as a ‘new happy couple’ is a ridiculous endorsement of cheating.”
More X users slammed Jackman and Foster’s relationship with someone imploring the actor to do better. Meanwhile, others were shocked by the news, with a fan believing the X-Men star was “deep in the closet.” Their words referenced the gay speculations that plagued the entertainer long before he separated from his ex-wife.
A Source Claimed the Couple Was ‘100 Percent Together’ Following Sutton Foster’s Divorce Filing
Last October, we covered that Foster had filed to end her 10-year marriage to Griffin. She handed in the papers for an uncontested divorce at the New York County Supreme Court. The Theater alum married the screenwriter in 2014, and they welcomed one child via adoption.
Foster and Griffin reportedly had a good marriage until her Broadway play with Jackman influenced their differences. A source fueled these cheating allegations by claiming the co-stars were a serious item. In their words:
“They are 100 percent together and are in love and want to spend the rest of their lives together.”
Neither Hugh Jackman nor Sutton Foster have confirmed their relationship publicly. However, their recent lovey-dovey dinner date may be their way of launching their relationship. Will the new couple address the cheating rumors or stay silent and enjoy their new romance?
