Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster spotted kissing in public just days after confirming romance

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Hugh Jackman, 56, and Sutton Foster, 49, have officially confirmed their relationship by stepping out publicly as a couple.

The couple, who worked closely together on Broadway’s 'The Music Man', was photographed sharing affectionate moments over the weekend in Los Angeles.

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster share first public kiss in Los Angeles

Daily Mail obtained images and videos of the duo in a car at an In-N-Out drive-thru in the San Fernando Valley on Sunday night, January 12. Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster exchanged kisses while waiting for their order and shared another tender moment after stepping out of the car.

Jackman and Foster have been friends for over two decades, with their bond deepening during the pandemic-delayed run of 'The Music Man', which began performances in December 2021 and closed in January 2023 after a hugely successful run.

Jackman announced his separation from his wife Deborra-Lee Furness in September 2023 after 27 years of marriage. Foster filed for divorce from her husband, screenwriter Ted Griffin, in October 2024 after a decade together.

Rumors about an affair between Jackman and Foster had circulated for months, with Sutton initially attempting to quash speculation by posting a family photo. However, a friend of Furness later fueled the gossip, claiming that the rumors were “on point.”

The couple first went public with their romance on January 6, 2025, during a date night in Los Angeles, where they were seen holding hands. 

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster’s public kiss sparks reactions online

Hugh Jackman and Broadway star Sutton Foster were recently photographed sharing a kiss in public, igniting a flurry of reactions across Facebook. 

One user wrote, “Hugh should show some respect to his ex-wife. She was an Australian star when they met. She gave up her career to support him and raise their children.”

Another commented, “A little bit of respect goes a long way.”

The criticism didn’t stop there, with a fan adding, “Disappointed in Hugh, always thought he was one of the decent guys. He has gone way down in my estimation!”

Some fans accused Jackman of disregarding the sacrifices made by his ex-wife, with one stating, “He is disgusting. She gave up her life to support him. The moment he went to America he became too big for his boots. Terrible man.”

"Amazing how the new flame is always young and gorgeous. I expected more from him,” a user wrote.

One user wrote, “Life moves on unfortunately…and people get hurt.”

Deborra-Lee Furness 'relieved' after Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster confirm romance

Deborra-Lee Furness, the former wife of Hugh Jackman, reportedly feels a sense of relief after seeing photos of her ex-husband and his new partner, Sutton Foster, holding hands during a date night in Santa Monica, California.

The images, which surfaced online on January 6, captured the couple laughing and walking hand-in-hand, publicly confirming their romance after months of speculation.

Furness, 68, was married to Jackman for 27 years before their surprising split in September 2023. According to a source close to Furness, the photos offered her clarity and closure.

"Deborra-Lee feels a sense of relief, to be honest with you," the source told Daily Mail. “She has been plagued with suspicions. She was told it wasn’t true, and that they were nothing more than close friends who worked together. But something in her heart told her that this was not true.”

The source added, "She trusted her intuition and her intuition was right. She finally feels at ease after getting confirmation that her fears and suspicions were warranted. She can now fully close this chapter and move on.”

The statement wrapped up with, “She has nothing more to say about her ex-husband and his close friend Sutton.”

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