Who Is Sutton Foster? All About Hugh Jackman’s Girlfriend Spotted on Romantic New Year Trip

Hugh Jackman welcomed the New Year with a romantic escape, as the Hollywood star was recently seen vacationing in Costa Rica with actress Sutton Foster. The couple shared a playful moment swimming in the ocean, holding hands, laughing, and enjoying the waves together. Their beachside sighting has once again brought attention to Sutton Foster and her relationship with Jackman.

Who is Sutton Foster?

Born on March 18, 1975, in Statesboro, Georgia, and raised in Troy, Michigan, Sutton Foster is a celebrated American actress, singer, and dancer, widely recognized for her Broadway work. She made her Broadway debut in 1996 in a revival of Grease and rose to fame with her leading role in Thoroughly Modern Millie in 2002, which earned her first Tony Award. Her second Tony came in 2011 for playing ‘Reno Sweeney’ in the revival of Anything Goes. Other notable Broadway appearances include Shrek the Musical as ‘Princess Fiona’. Sutton has also appeared in TV series such as Younger, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and The Angriest Man in Brooklyn. Additionally, she is a visual artist, with exhibitions in New York City.

Personal Life and Relationships

Sutton has been married twice—first to Broadway actor Christian Borle from 2006 to 2009, and later to screenwriter Ted Griffin in 2014. The couple adopted a daughter, Emily, in 2017 before filing for divorce in October 2024.

How Did Sutton Foster and Hugh Jackman Meet?

Sutton and Hugh met on Broadway while working on the revival of The Music Man in 2019, though rehearsals were delayed due to the pandemic, and the show opened in February 2022, running until January 2024. Both were still married at the time—Jackman to Deborra-Lee and Sutton to Ted. Their friendship later blossomed into romance after their respective separations, with Jackman announcing his split in September 2023 and Sutton finalizing hers in 2024. The couple went public with their relationship in 2025.

Reflecting on working with Hugh, Sutton told Elle: “He is a dream to work with. As talented as he is, he is also kind, generous, and humble. He is everything that you hope he would be and more. He is a true partner. One of the greatest things that has resulted from this entire experience is that I can now call him a friend. It is just a joy to play with him every day, have fun, and make each other laugh.”

Their New Year getaway in Costa Rica marked a significant moment in their relationship. Hugh, 57, and Sutton were seen enjoying the ocean together, with Hugh in navy swim trunks and Sutton in a chic two-piece swimsuit. This public sighting comes months after their red carpet debut in October 2025 and going Instagram official soon after. Although neither has publicly discussed their romance, their relaxed appearance suggests their relationship is moving forward confidently.