Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster confirm their romance during a dinner outing

After months of speculation about their romantic relationship, Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster They seem to have confirmed that they are an item.

Although the duo did not make a public post about their relationship, they were spotted holding hands as they headed out to dinner in Santa Monica, California.

Ahead of the outing, reports emerged that the duo is planning to go public with their romance soon. Reports also claimed that Hugh Jackman promised Sutton Foster that he would “focus on exploring their future together” this year.

According to Daily MailIt appears that Jackman and Foster have gone public with their alleged romance. They were seen cozying up to each other while spending a night out in Los Angeles.

The duo was captured not only holding hands but also smiling from ear to ear as they walked down the sidewalk.

For the outing, Foster wore an elegant double-breasted long cashmere coat over a beautiful dark green maxi dress that flowed elegantly to her ankles.

She added to her height with a pair of black heels, carried a handbag, and accessorized with a pair of drop earrings.

Meanwhile, Jackman opted for a casual look, which included a zip-up jacket, a slim gray blazer, chinos, and black sneakers.

The Marvel star styled his dark hair in a shaggy, backwards style and had a salt-and-pepper beard that contrasted nicely with his hair.

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The outing comes after rumors surfaced that Jackman and Foster had discussed not keeping their alleged relationship under wraps.

A source told The Guardian: “They are talking about going public at some point in the next few weeks, which Hugh is both excited and nervous about.” Daily MailAdding that Wolverine Star “feels really positive about what 2025 is going to be like.”

According to the insider, Jackman also promised Foster that he would “focus on exploring their future together.”

And it already appears the pair have started down that path, as Jackman is said to have recently met Foster’s adopted daughter, Emily, who she shares with ex-husband Ted Griffin.

“Hugh has met Sutton’s daughter Emily – she even calls him ‘Uncle Hugh’!” An insider said New idea About the duo.

Jackman was also seen cheering on Foster as part of the audience at the Ahmanson Theater in Los Angeles, where the Broadway star starred as one of the cast of “Once Upon A Mattress.”

Before his alleged romance with Foster, Jackman was married to Australian actress Deborra-Lee Furness before they divorced in September 2023.

While the former couple released a statement claiming their split was motivated by a desire to focus on individual growth, a source instead linked their split to Jackman’s alleged romance with Foster.

The insider said US Weekly That “Sutton and Hugh’s relationship is the reason for Hugh and Deb’s divorce.”

They also noted that the couple’s Broadway colleagues knew about the relationship but chose to ignore it.

“A lot of people on Broadway knew about it, and we kept it quiet because they’re both very nice and great people,” the source continued. “Everyone respected their privacy. But there was an affair and an overlap. They’re really happy now.”

As for Furness, she reportedly did not learn of Jackman and Foster’s romantic relationship until later during their collaboration on The Music Man.

According to the Daily Mail, when she finally found out, she was “shocked”, especially since she was the last to know.

“Deborah-Lee was shocked to find out about the affair during the course of the show,” an insider said. “Apparently it was the worst kept secret on Broadway, and Deborra Lee was the last to know.”

The source also claimed that when Vierence finally confronted Jackman, he “didn’t commit to it” and continued his relationship with Foster.

Ultimately, the experience left Furness “devastated,” according to a friend of the actress.

“For a woman who has been married for 27 years and then discovers that her partner has been unfaithful and untrustworthy, it is a very devastating life experience,” the close friend said.

And while Furness is angry that she was “the last to know” about Jackman and Foster’s relationship, sources claim the “Logan” star kept her in the dark out of respect.

A source said Yes! magazine Jackman and Foster are keeping their romance private because the actor doesn’t want to “humiliate” Ference.

“They have been hiding their relationship from the outside world for a long time, sneaking off and living separately, but there will come a time when they will want to move out as a couple,” the source said. “Soon, they may start testing the waters.”

The insider noted that “many in the theater world already know their secret,” but the “X-Men” actor “doesn’t want negative publicity,” and doesn’t want to “humiliate” Ference.

They added: “Hugh cares about Deb very much. She is the mother of his children.”