Hugh Jackman rang in the New Year in a romantic way. The famous actor was spotted on a vacation in Costa Rica. He was with actress and Broadway star Sutton Foster. The two were seen enjoying a sunset swim in the ocean. They held hands, laughed, and looked very happy together.
This beach sighting has put a new spotlight on Sutton Foster. It has also renewed interest in her relationship with Hugh Jackman. Here is what to know about her and their romance.
Who is Sutton Foster?
Sutton Foster is a celebrated American performer. She was born on March 18, 1975, in Georgia. She was raised in Troy, Michigan.
She is best known as a Broadway superstar. Foster is a two-time Tony Award winner. She made her Broadway debut in 1996 in Grease.
Her big break came in 2002. She starred in Thoroughly Modern Millie. This role won her first Tony Award.
She won her second Tony in 2011. It was for playing Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes. Other famous Broadway roles include Princess Fiona in Shrek the Musical.
Foster has also worked on television. She starred in the series Younger. She has appeared in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. She is also a visual artist and has shown her work in New York City.
What is her personal life like?
Sutton Foster has been married twice. Her first marriage was to actor Christian Borle. They were married from 2006 to 2009.
She then married screenwriter Ted Griffin in 2014. The couple adopted a daughter, Emily, in 2017. They filed for divorce in October 2024.
How did Sutton Foster and Hugh Jackman meet?
They met while working on Broadway. They were both cast in the revival of The Music Man.
The show was announced in 2019. Rehearsals were delayed by the pandemic. It finally opened in February 2022 and ran until January 2024.
During the early years of the show, both were married to other people. Hugh Jackman was married to Deborra-Lee Furness. Sutton Foster was married to Ted Griffin.
Their friendship grew into romance after their marriages ended. Jackman announced his separation in September 2023. Foster’s divorce was finalized in 2024.
They first went public as a couple in 2025. They were photographed holding hands.
Foster has spoken warmly about working with Jackman. In an interview, she called him a “dream to work with.” She said he is kind, generous, and humble.
What about their New Year’s vacation?
The trip to Costa Rica shows their relationship growing. Photos show them talking and holding hands in the water. Jackman wore navy swim trunks. Foster wore a two-piece swimsuit.
This follows their red carpet debut in October 2025. They also made their relationship official on Instagram around that time.
Neither has given a detailed interview about their romance. But their relaxed holiday suggests they are very happy together.