Before becoming an item, Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster enjoyed double dates with their respective partners.
The two actors, who starred together in the Broadway musical “The Music Man,” would often go on date nights with their ex-partners, Deborra-lee Furness and Ted Griffin.
A Close Bond On and Off Stage
During their time on Broadway, Jackman and Foster developed a close bond, which eventually led to a romantic relationship.
An insider revealed that the two would often share an “uncomfortably” long embrace after every performance, making their castmates feel like they were getting in the way.
“It was odd,” the source said. “In a way, it was uncomfortable. As the entire cast is trying to get to their dressing rooms upstairs, we all had to pass the two of them hugging. They didn’t even hide it! It was a long embrace … and it was weird.”
A “Needy” Behaviour?
The insider also suggested that Foster’s behaviour came across as “needy” to others behind the scenes. “I thought she was just a needy actress,” they said. “That’s the way it appeared to me – the needy actress needed the hug from the big superman.”
From Friends to Lovers
The news comes after Jackman and Foster confirmed their relationship, posing for photos holding hands and kissing. The two had been spotted together on several occasions, sparking rumors of a romance.
A New Chapter for Jackman
The update also follows Jackman’s separation from his ex-wife, Deborra-lee Furness, after 27 years of marriage. The couple has two adult children, Oscar and Ava.
Foster, on the other hand, filed for divorce from her husband, Ted Griffin, after 10 years of marriage.
What’s Next for the Couple?
As Jackman and Foster start their new life together, fans are eager to know what’s next for the couple.
With Jackman’s busy schedule and Foster’s upcoming projects, it will be interesting to see how they navigate their relationship in the public eye.
A Look Back at Jackman’s Career
Jackman’s Marvel film “Deadpool & Wolverine” made a staggering $2.4 billion at the global box office, cementing his status as a Hollywood superstar.
The actor has also been spotted spending time with his children and enjoying a swim at Bondi Beach, where he owns a penthouse apartment.