Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster Make Effortless Red Carpet Debut at AFI FEST
Broadway chemistry meets Hollywood timing as Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster step out together for the first time at the “Song Sung Blue” premiere.
Los Angeles, October 27 EST: Some red carpets are about fashion. Others are about timing. Saturday night’s AFI FEST premiere of “Song Sung Blue” was both and then some. That’s where Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster finally stepped out as a couple, no big announcement needed.
They arrived together, smiling, talking quietly, and just fitting. Jackman looked effortlessly polished in a black suit and navy tie. Foster’s black slip dress was simple, elegant, and perfectly her. The two didn’t pose like they were launching something they just looked comfortable, like this wasn’t a reveal, just life.
From Stage Sparks To Real-Life Chemistry
Anyone who saw them in Broadway’s “The Music Man” probably saw this coming. Their connection onstage back in 2021 was instant all rhythm, timing, and charm. That revival ran through early 2023, long enough for audiences (and the internet) to start whispering that their chemistry felt bigger than the show.
Since then, both have quietly turned a page. Jackman announced his split from Deborra-Lee Furness in 2023 after 27 years of marriage. Foster filed for divorce from writer Ted Griffin a year later. They reportedly started seeing each other around January 2025, and now, nine months later, they’ve made it official without fanfare, just presence.
What Made This Hit Different
Maybe it’s because it didn’t feel like a PR rollout. No over-styled couple’s pose. No press statement. Just two pros walking the carpet together before the premiere of Jackman’s latest film.
People called it “effortlessly elegant.” E! News said it was “worth the wait.” Harper’s Bazaar called it a “relationship milestone,” while Page Six summed it up best “they couldn’t stop smiling.”
Online, fans were quick to pick up the thread. Clips of the pair laughing together hit TikTok and X within hours, with captions like “Broadway to Hollywood pipeline = thriving.” Others pointed out how refreshing it was to see two performers who didn’t turn their debut into a photo op.
Real Life Imitating Art
The setting couldn’t have been more on-the-nose. “Song Sung Blue,” Jackman’s new drama, centers on a washed-up singer trying to find his way back to love and purpose a story about second chances. You could feel the poetry in that parallel.
This marks Jackman’s first major screen role since his long Broadway run, and while the movie was technically the night’s main event, the cameras knew where to linger. Foster’s presence wasn’t just supportive it added texture. The two have a shared history, shared rhythm, and now, apparently, a shared spotlight.
A Throwback Kind Of Romance
Part of the charm here is how old-school it feels. No curated social posts. No joint interview. Just two people showing up when it made sense for them. It’s the opposite of the hyper-produced celebrity coupling cycle and maybe that’s why everyone’s eating it up.
Sure, The New York Post tried to revive rumors about possible overlap between their past relationships. But that noise barely landed. Most fans seem too happy to see two Broadway icons finding their groove offstage.
The Moment Behind The Moment
Jackman and Foster’s debut wasn’t about spectacle. It was about ease something you can’t fake. They walked like two people who’ve worked hard, lived a lot, and earned a little peace.
And that, honestly, might be why the moment felt so satisfying. No stunts, no script, just two pros stepping into a new chapter. Quiet, confident, and fully themselves.
Whether this is their first of many joint appearances or a one-off gesture of solidarity, it worked and not just for the cameras.
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