Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster Have Steamy Makeout Session

Hugh Jackman has found his shipoopi.

About a week after publicly announcing their relationship, the pair were spotted showing affection while enjoying burgers at In-N-Out in Los Angeles on January 12th.

56-year-old Hugh and 49-year-old Sutton were found leaning close to each other, with the younger alum holding Hugh’s face in a romantic gesture, while they waited in line at a well-known restaurant (as captured in photos by Daily Mail). In the images, they seem to be exchanging smiles and eventually leaned in for a kiss. They also appeared to share laughter during their wait for their meal.

Outside their car, the star of Deadpool & Wolverine along with Sutton exchanged a few tender kisses, while Hugh courteously opened and closed the passenger door of his white Range Rover SUV for Sutton’s convenience.

TopMob News has reached out to reps for Hugh and Sutton, but has not heard back.

Ever since whispers of a romantic connection between the two leading actors from Broadway had been circulating, there hadn’t been any official confirmation. That all changed when Hugh and Sutton were spotted strolling together, hand-in-hand, following a quiet dinner in Santa Monica, California on January 6th – a moment that seemed to speak volumes about their blossoming relationship.

news of the confirmation arrived within just over two and a half months since Sutton submitted divorce papers against her spouse, Ted Griffin, who is also Emily’s father and they both share a 7-year-old girl named Emily.

Regarding Hugh, he declared the termination of his 27-year marriage with Deborra Lee-Furness in September 2023. He is the father to his children Oscar, who turns 24 that year, and Ava, who will be 19.

Just prior to making their relationship official, the actor from “The Greatest Showman” was spotted enthusiastically supporting his co-star at a performance of “Once Upon a Mattress” in Los Angeles. Accompanying him was comedy legend Carol Burnett, who had previously portrayed the character played by his co-star in the original Broadway production of “Once Upon a Mattress”.

Gradually unfolding their relationship, Hugh and Sutton have always held mutual admiration for one another. This appreciation became particularly evident when they were cast together in the latest Broadway production of “The Music Man”.

As a lifestyle connoisseur, let me tell you from personal experience that this fellow is unmatched in his work ethic, kindness, and generosity – and it’s all factual! In an interview with Vogue last year, I enthusiastically shared these sentiments. This remarkable individual has now grown to be one of my dearest friends, which was unexpected as friendships often begin with a touch of apprehension, wondering if we’ll gel. But, to my delight, we recently celebrated Memorial Day with our families, and it’s a joy to make new acquaintances after the milestone of turning 40.

For a look back at Hugh and Sutton’s road from friendship to romance, keep reading.

Twenty years prior to their collaboration in “The Music Man,” Hugh Jackman witnessed Sutton Foster’s performance in “Thoroughly Modern Millie” – a show that earned her her initial Tony Award. As she reminisced to Broadway.com in May 2022, the actress shared that she has photographic proof of their initial encounter, and although they had met briefly on multiple occasions, they hadn’t officially worked together before then.

Later, as Foster portrayed Princess Fiona in the musical adaptation of Shrek, Jackman attended the performance. Backstage, they posed for a picture alongside John Tartaglia and Christopher Sieber, her fellow cast members.

At the 2014 Tony Awards, Jackman and Foster crossed paths once more as he was the host, and they danced together along with her fellow nominees for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical. The following day, Foster posted a picture of this moment on Instagram, simply captioned, “This moment transpired.

Although Foster wasn’t seen in Jackman’s 2017 movie “The Greatest Showman”, she disclosed that she had worked on the film briefly. As reported by Broadway.com, the former “Younger” actress mentioned that she participated in a few workshops with him for the film. Consequently, they met each other but only for a couple of days at a time.

In March 2019, it was made known that Jackman was set to play Harold Hill in The Music Man. Later in that same month, he disclosed that Foster would be part of the cast by posting an old photo of them from the 2014 Tonys on social media and captioning it, “For our upcoming dance… Sutton Foster is #Marian.

In March 2020, the stars from X-Men and Bunheads held their first rehearsal for The Music Man. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Broadway theaters had to shut down, leading to a delay in the show’s opening.

In October 2021, Jackman declared that rehearsals for the musical The Music Man had begun. Additionally, Foster uploaded a video of the cast members during their third week of preparations for the production, and Jackman posted a dance practice clip in December. At the time, Jackman wrote on Instagram: “There are hundreds who’ve made this moment happen, but one person I want to honor is @suttonlenore. This show wouldn’t be the same without you. You’re an exceptional talent and friend. Your energy lifts the entire cast of . I can’t wait for everyone to see you as ‘Marian’. They are in for a treat!

In February 2022, “The Music Man” held its grand premiere, and Jackman and Foster were photographed together on the red carpet. The following day, Foster shared a heartfelt message on Instagram: “What an honor it was to be by your side. You are absolutely outstanding!”

Despite initially feeling apprehensive about collaborating, they eventually developed a close friendship.

49-year-old Foster shared with Vogue in June 2022 that Jackman is a man of unmatched diligence, kindness, and generosity, a claim she firmly stands by. She described him as someone who puts others at ease and never draws attention to himself. Interestingly, what started as a professional relationship has now blossomed into a beautiful friendship, an unexpected turn of events given the usual apprehensions about such encounters. Moreover, Foster mentioned that even her daughter Emily, whom she adopted with Ted Griffin in 2017, refers to Jackman affectionately as “Uncle Hugh.” This goes to show just how integrated he has become within their family circle.

Jackman and Foster continued to revel in the triumph of their show. In May 2022, they graced the red carpet at the 2022 Drama League Awards. During this event, Jackman was bestowed with the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre award, while Foster took home the Distinguished Performance Award. Interestingly, Jackman himself announced Foster’s win to the audience during one of their shows.

On Instagram, on May 21, Foster expressed her admiration for Jackman, stating, “Jackman is a treasure! He stopped the final bows at @musicmanbway last night to make a special announcement because he had ‘something very special’ to share with everyone.”

The following month, the pair attended the 2022 Tony Awards, where The Music Man received a total of six nominations.

The final performance of “The Music Man” took place in January 2023, but that wasn’t the only significant event that year. In September, it was announced that Hugh Jackman and his wife of 27 years, Deborra-Lee Furness, were separating. Here is their statement, shared with People magazine on September 15, 2023: “We have been fortunate to spend nearly three decades as husband and wife in a loving marriage. Our path now is changing, and we have decided to separate so that we can focus on our individual growth.” Jackman and Furness are parents to two grown children named Oscar and Ava.

The ex-couple emphasized that their family remains their utmost concern, now and forever. They begin this new phase with appreciation, love, and compassion. They humbly request your patience as they safeguard their privacy while their family adapts to this life change together.

Jackman and Furness stated, “We will only make this one statement.” Nevertheless, it seemed they maintained a cordial relationship. Their representative confirmed to Page Six that they celebrated Jackman’s 55th birthday at the Polo Bar in New York in October, and the evening was delightful.

The actress shared insights from her self-discovery during the past year, telling People in May 2024, “I discovered that I am strong and adaptable, and we all are continually evolving.

In October 2024, Foster filed for divorce from her husband of 10 years.

Following speculation about their relationship, Jackman and Foster seemed to validate the romance by strolling together, holding hands, in Santa Monica, California on January 6 (view the pictures here). This encounter was witnessed just two days after Jackman attended Foster’s show “Once Upon a Mattress” in Los Angeles, as captured in photos obtained by Deux Moi.

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