Hugh Jackman and his new girlfriend, Broadway star Sutton Foster, were spotted publicly displaying their romance during a dinner date in Santa Monica. Sutton impressed with her elegant fashion, wearing a double-breasted cashmere coat and a flowing dark green maxi dress, complemented by towering black pumps. Meanwhile, Hugh opted for a casual look with a zip-up jacket and chinos. Their outing follows Hugh’s separation from wife Deborah Lee Furness after 27 years, with rumors suggesting Sutton and Hugh’s relationship played a role in that split. Deborah reportedly felt blindsided by the news and the silence of mutual friends regarding the affair.
Hugh Jackman’s new girlfriend Sutton Foster made a very impressive fashion statement on Monday as the pair finally went public with their romance.
The 49-year-old Broadway veteran and the 56-year-old X-Men star were spotted holding hands during a dinner date in Santa Monica, California.
Sutton opted for an elegant look in a long double-breasted cashmere coat.
It featured interesting details taken from military trench coats, such as the storm flap on the left shoulder and the epaulettes on the shoulder.
The Music Man star wore a lovely dark green maxi dress underneath, which flowed elegantly and reached down to her ankles.
She wore her shoulder-length brunette lock-style pins straight and completed her look with towering black pumps.
Hugh Jackman’s new girlfriend Sutton Foster made a very impressive fashion statement in towering black pumps as the pair went public with their romance on Monday.
Sutton’s glamorous shoe choice was very different from Deborah’s signature chunky shoes, which she often wears when appearing on the red carpet.
Deb usually chooses black platform heels that appear to have a flat sole that provides support and stability.
Meanwhile, Hugh looked casual for the date wearing a charcoal zip-up jacket over a slim gray sweater, chinos and dark sneakers.
He also had a nice salt and pepper beard and his hair was thicker than usual.
As Hugh and Sutton walked down the sidewalk, they locked hands tightly and turned periodically to look into each other’s eyes.
Representatives for Hugh and Sutton did not immediately comment on their night out together.
The outing was announced on the same day as reports that Hugh was planning to go “public” with a new “girlfriend” in the near future.
Hugh and Deborah announced in September 2023 that they would be separating after 27 years of marriage.
Sutton’s glamorous shoe choice was very different from Deborah’s signature chunky shoes, which she often wears when appearing on the red carpet.
Deb usually chooses chunky black platform heels that appear to have a flat sole to provide support and stability
Hugh and Sutton’s outing comes after the Logan star attended a performance of the Sutton-produced Once Upon a Mattress in Los Angeles over the weekend. Hugh had just moved to the West Coast after finishing a show in New York at the end of November.
The two stars have previously worked together on Broadway when they starred in the acclaimed production of the classic musical The Music Man.
Sutton filed for an uncontested divorce from her husband, Ted Griffin, last October.
She was married to the 53-year-old Oceans screenwriter for 10 years.
Rumors have been swirling about Sutton and Hugh in recent months that their affair led to the collapse of their marriage.
Fans noted how close the two seemed to interact off-stage when they appeared together on The Music Man.
According to Us Weekly, in October, Deborah liked a gossip blogger’s Instagram post that claimed her husband had “eloped with his mistress” and was planning a “soft launch” of their relationship. That seems to have given credence to the rumor.
A source told DailyMail.com in October that Furness was suspected of having an affair, but was “still blindsided when she found out about it.”
Hugh and Deborah announced in September 2023 that they would be separating after 27 years of marriage.
Rumors have been swirling about Sutton and Hugh in recent months that their affair led to the collapse of their marriage. Photo together in 2022
They described the allegations as “Broadway’s worst kept secret” and added that “Deborah Lee was the last to know.”
RadarOnline reports that Deb is particularly upset about the actions of Hugh’s best friend Ryan Reynolds and his wife Blake Lively, who allegedly “remained silent” about their rumored affair.
“They kept quiet out of loyalty to Hugh,” a source claimed to the publication.
“Now she’s furious that she was the last to know, and Deb feels blindsided. She has a memory like an iron trap and uses it. I’m not afraid of things.
“Ms Debs feels cheated by all three people because someone could have told her what was going on, but all three chose to remain silent,” they said. added.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Deborah and Ryan’s representatives at the time for comment.
Following Hugh and Deborah’s split, the former couple released a statement about their split.
“We have been blessed to have been together as husband and wife for almost 30 years in a wonderful and loving marriage. Our journey has now changed and we are separating to pursue personal growth. “We have decided to do so,” they announced.
“Our family has always been and will continue to be our top priority,” they continued. “We approach this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness. Our family asks that you respect our privacy as we navigate this change in all aspects of our lives. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.”