Sutton Foster and Hugh Jackman Go Red-Carpet Official at “Song Sung Blue” Premiere

Sutton Foster and Hugh Jackman stepped out as a couple for the first time on the red carpet, appearing arm-in-arm at the closing-night premiere of Song Sung Blue at AFI Fest on October 26, 2025 in Hollywood. The public debut caps months of low-profile outings and instantly became the night’s headline, reuniting two Broadway heavyweights who shared the stage in the 2022 revival of The Music Man.

A first public appearance for Sutton Foster and Hugh Jackman

The pair arrived at the TCL Chinese Theatre in coordinated black looks, posed together for photos, and mingled with cast and guests before the screening. While the relationship has been an open secret among theater fans and entertainment watchers since winter, the red-carpet moment marked their first formal acknowledgment as a couple at a major industry event.

Both performers maintained a tight focus on Jackman’s new film while letting the images tell the story—no press conference, no lengthy quotes, just a clear, comfortable presence together. For two stars who built their reputations on professionalism and stagecraft, it was a deliberately understated way to make things official.

From The Music Man co-stars to partners

Foster and Jackman first forged their onstage chemistry in The Music Man’s high-flying 2022 run, where their blend of comic timing and old-school musical verve drew packed houses and extended ovations. In the years since, they stayed in touch across projects—Foster returning to TV and concerts while leading major benefits and workshops, Jackman toggling between film commitments and live performances.

Public sightings in January 2025—a hand-in-hand stroll in Southern California—sparked speculation that the friendship had turned romantic. By late summer and early fall, the two were seen at concerts and industry gatherings on both coasts. Sunday’s AFI Fest finale made it unambiguous.

Personal timelines and a fresh start

Both arrived at this new chapter following separate marriages that ended prior to their going public. Jackman finalized a divorce earlier this year; Foster filed for divorce in October 2024. Friends and colleagues describe the pairing as rooted in years of mutual respect from the Broadway community, now shifting naturally into a partnership away from the footlights.

While the couple has kept specifics private—no splashy joint interviews or social media statement—the measured rollout mirrors how each has historically handled personal news: acknowledge the moment, protect the families involved, and keep the spotlight on the work.

Why the pairing resonates beyond celebrity headlines

Shared audience, overlapping lanes. Foster and Jackman command rare crossover appeal: Tony-winning stage stars who can open a musical, sell a tour, and headline film and TV. Their relationship knits together fan bases across theater and mainstream entertainment, a boon for any future concert engagements, benefits, or screen musicals.

A signal for stage-to-screen musical projects. With studios again flirting with event musicals and prestige musical dramas, the sight of two bankable, legit vocalists as a real-life couple will spark development talk. Whether as co-leads, producers, or surprise cameos, they represent a ready-made marquee pairing.

Continuity for Broadway’s post-revival glow. The 2022 Music Man helped power Broadway’s post-pandemic recovery. This reunion, even on a red carpet, keeps attention on the ecosystem that nurtured both stars—and on the pipeline between Broadway and Hollywood that has fueled recent box-office and streaming wins.

What’s next for Sutton Foster and Hugh Jackman

• Awards-season circuit: With Song Sung Blue now premiered, Jackman enters the late-fall festival-to-awards corridor. Expect select photo calls and screenings where Foster’s presence could be both personally supportive and strategically savvy.

• Concerts and special events: Both are fixtures at gala stages and holiday concerts. Watch the calendar for a co-billed number or duet at a year-end benefit—an easy win that keeps expectations managed while delighting fans.

• Future stage collaboration: There’s no announced project together. Still, producers will take note: a limited-run play or a new-work lab featuring the duo would sell out before posters hit the walls.

• Careful public cadence: Don’t anticipate oversharing. Their first step as a couple favored elegance over exposition; that tone likely continues.

Timeline at a glance

• 2022: Co-star in The Music Man revival, drawing blockbuster attendance.

• January 2025: First photographed holding hands in Southern California, fueling dating buzz.

• October 22, 2025: Spotted together at a New York concert during AFI Fest lead-up week.

• October 26, 2025: Make red-carpet debut as a couple at AFI Fest’s Song Sung Blue premiere in Hollywood.

Sutton Foster and Hugh Jackman chose a simple, high-impact way to confirm what many already suspected: they’re together—and comfortable letting the work remain center stage. For fans, it’s a feel-good crossover of Broadway royalty. For the industry, it’s a reminder that the most compelling partnerships often start with the chemistry you can’t fake eight shows a week.