Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster’s Red Carpet Debut Dilemma: Nervous About Public Reveal as Romance Deepens
Insiders say the couple is wary of a public debut, steering clear of Oscars, Met Gala and Tony Awards as the romance unfolds.
Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster have not yet walked a red carpet together, despite months of dating and sustained public interest in their romance.
Insiders say the couple are nervous about making a public debut and have kept their relationship largely out of the spotlight, skipping marquee events such as the Oscars, the Met Gala and the Tony Awards.
The pair were seen arriving at LaGuardia Airport in New York just days ago, presenting a united front as they walked through the arrivals hall with joking and laughter, while Jackman kept a low profile with a cap and face mask.
Jackman, 56, began dating Foster, 50, in late 2024 after his split from wife Deborra-Lee Furness in September 2023.
Work commitments, including a lengthy stay in Ireland to film a movie, have added strain on the relationship and complicated plans for a public debut.
Insiders have said the couple are "madly in love" and not officially living together but spending a lot of time together, with some noting that their romance has intensified since they publicly acknowledged it earlier this year.
Reports have floated that Furness believes the relationship will not last, with a RadarOnline.com source close to Furness describing the romance as a potential mid-life shift that may not endure.
US Weekly and other outlets have described the couple as happy and tightly connected despite online scrutiny and a demanding professional schedule, including Jackman’s ongoing work in film and Foster’s theatre commitments.
There has been discussion of a possible public appearance at a forthcoming premiere, with one outlet noting Jackman hopes to share the moment with Foster at the premiere of his new movie Song Sung Blue at the AFI Fest in Hollywood on October 26.
The roots of the connection run deep in theatre circles: the pair had known each other for years and became friends while working on the 2022 Broadway revival of The Music Man, at a time when both were involved with other partners. The relationship was first rumored in October of last year and was publicly acknowledged in early January after a low-key date night in Los Angeles.
As the couple negotiates privacy in the glare of public interest, neither has publicly commented on the nature or longevity of the relationship. Still, insiders say the dynamic is evolving in a way that could alter how and when they appear together in the spotlight, should they choose to make a formal public debut.