Hugh Jackman Sutton Foster: Timeline, Ages, Health & Divorce

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster, co-stars from The Music Man, confirmed their romantic relationship in January 2025, drawing public curiosity about their parallel divorces, their age difference, and Jackman’s ongoing health battles. Here’s what verified reporting tells us so far.

Hugh Jackman age: 56 (born October 12, 1968) ·
Sutton Foster age: 50 (born March 18, 1975) ·
Age gap: 6 years ·
Relationship public since: January 2025

The table below consolidates the key biographical and relationship data.

Is Hugh Jackman together with Sutton Foster?

How did their relationship become public?

• The pair first worked together on the Broadway revival of The Music Man, which began performances in 2022 after COVID delays (People).
• Entertainment outlets reported that the co-stars began dating in November 2024 (Harper’s Bazaar).
• On January 6, 2025, Jackman and Foster were photographed holding hands in Santa Monica, California (People).
• A second sighting on January 8 showed them smiling and holding hands in Los Angeles (People).

The couple has not issued a formal statement, but their public appearances together have been widely interpreted as confirmation (Harper’s Bazaar).

Have they appeared together at events?

• Jackman and Foster have been spotted together on casual outings but have not yet made a formal red-carpet debut as a couple (Cosmopolitan).

The implication: the relationship is still relatively new and the couple appears to be taking things at their own pace.

How old is Sutton Foster and what is the age gap?

Sutton Foster’s birth date and age

Sutton Foster was born on March 18, 1975, making her 50 years old as of 2025 (People).

Hugh Jackman’s birth date and age

Hugh Jackman was born on October 12, 1968, making him 56 (People).

Age difference between the couple

The age gap is 6 years, with Jackman being the older of the two (Harper’s Bazaar).

What this means: the age difference is modest and in line with many celebrity relationships; it has not been a focus of media coverage.

What was Hugh Jackman diagnosed with?

Jackman’s skin cancer history

Hugh Jackman has been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma multiple times since 2013 (People). Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer and is highly treatable when caught early (American Cancer Society).

Doctor’s advice during The Greatest Showman

During the filming of The Greatest Showman, Jackman’s doctor advised him not to sing to avoid aggravating a skin cancer recurrence (People). The actor has spoken openly about his multiple procedures to remove cancerous spots.

The catch: Jackman has not been diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma, despite some online confusion. Melanoma and basal cell carcinoma are different types of skin cancer with different prognoses.

Why did Hugh Jackman split up with his wife?

Jackman’s divorce from Deborra-Lee Furness

Jackman and Furness announced their separation in September 2023 after 27 years of marriage (People). Furness officially filed for divorce on May 23, 2025 (People).

Foster’s divorce from Ted Griffin

Sutton Foster filed for divorce from screenwriter Ted Griffin in October 2024 after about a decade of marriage (People). The couple share one daughter (Harper’s Bazaar).

Custody arrangement for Foster’s daughter

Foster and Griffin share custody of their daughter, named Emily, who was reported to be seven years old in late 2024 (Harper’s Bazaar).

The pattern: both Jackman and Foster ended long-term marriages before their relationship became public, and both appear to be maintaining co-parenting arrangements with their respective ex-spouses.

Who has custody of Sutton Foster’s daughter?

Custody details

As reported by multiple outlets, Sutton Foster and her ex-husband Ted Griffin share custody of their daughter Emily (Harper’s Bazaar). Specific legal terms of the custody arrangement have not been made public.

Why this matters: shared custody is a common outcome in celebrity divorces when both parents seek ongoing involvement, and it allows Foster to maintain a stable home life for her daughter while pursuing her career and new relationship.

Relationship timeline

What’s confirmed and what’s still unclear

Confirmed facts

• Jackman and Foster are in a romantic relationship as of 2025 (People)
• Jackman has been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma multiple times (People)
• Jackman separated from Furness in September 2023 (People)
• Foster has one daughter and shares custody with ex-husband Ted Griffin (Harper’s Bazaar)
• Jackman was advised by his doctor not to sing during The Greatest Showman (People)

What remains unconfirmed or unclear

• Whether Jackman and Foster will get married (Cosmopolitan)
• Exact date their romantic relationship began (Harper’s Bazaar)
• Whether Jackman’s basal cell carcinoma is fully resolved (People)
• Allegations of an affair overlap remain based on unnamed sources and are not independently confirmed (Cosmopolitan)

“Jackman has always been open about his skin cancer scares. He says his doctor told him to avoid singing so that the repeated motions wouldn’t aggravate the surgical site.”

– Hugh Jackman, as reported by People

“Insiders say Foster has asked Jackman to focus on personal growth before any wedding talk. The couple is focused on their careers and family commitments for now.”

– Source close to the couple, via Cosmopolitan

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