Hugh Jackman appeared to be making the most of his lunch as he carried a box of leftovers after a relaxed date with girlfriend Sutton Foster in Pasadena, California, on Thursday.
The 58-year-old actor and 51-year-old actress confirmed their relationship publicly in January 2025, about a year after Jackman announced his separation from former wife Deborra-Lee Furness, 70.
Jackman kept things casual in a grey jumper and baseball cap. Foster opted for a blue striped top paired with classic denim jeans during the low-key outing.
The sighting comes after reports earlier this year that the couple had left New York City in search of a quieter lifestyle in North Carolina.
Jackman and Foster first crossed paths while starring opposite each other in the 2022 Broadway revival of The Music Man.
Jackman revealed in early 2024 that he and Furness were ending their 27-year marriage. His relationship with Foster became public several months later.
Hugh Jackman, 58, carried a takeaway box after enjoying a casual lunch with his girlfriend Sutton Foster, 51, in Pasadena, California, on Thursday
Jackman dressed down in a grey jumper and baseball cap, while Foster wore a blue striped top with denim jeans for their relaxed outing
In June, reports claimed that Jackman and Foster were finding it difficult to balance their demanding careers with their relationship.
An insider told Woman’s Day that the pair were short on “quality time” and had encountered what was described as a “major roadblock.”
According to the source, Jackman’s packed professional schedule had also led Foster to better understand what his former wife may have experienced during their marriage.
“Hugh’s a workaholic and she’s starting to understand how lonely Deb must have felt at times,” the insider claimed.
Foster has significant demands of her own, juggling her acting career while raising her nine-year-old daughter, Emily Dale, whom she shares with former husband and screenwriter Ted Griffin.
“Sutton’s finding it hard to be by Hugh’s side at so many events, and he invites her to every single one,” the source continued.
“It’s not that she’s shy, but she’s busy with her own career and still has a young daughter to raise.”
“Sadly, the biggest casualty of all is Hugh and Sutton finding quality time together—they’re like passing ships sometimes.”
Jackman announced his separation from Deborra-Lee Furness, 70, in early 2024 after 27 years of marriage. His romance with Sutton Foster was revealed months later
Alongside his personal commitments, Jackman has several film projects in development.
Following recent starring roles in The Sheep Detectives and The Death of Robin Hood, the Australian actor is set to lead a remake of Treasure Island.
Jackman will portray the legendary pirate Long John Silver in the Ridley Scott film, which also features Bill Skarsgård and Jodie Comer.
The Wolverine star was recently slammed by his own fans for posting a loved-up photo with Sutton at the premiere of his latest film.
Posting to Instagram, Hugh uploaded a smiling snap alongside his girlfriend at AMC Lincoln Square 13 in New York, adding the caption: ‘And we’re off to the premiere of The Death Of Robin Hood.’
In the image, a beaming Hugh was seen wrapping his arm around Foster’s waist, as she ecstatically threw one arm up in the air.
‘I see your pics I think of how heartbroken Deb must be,’ one user wrote. Another added: ‘This is so cringy.’
‘Bro, stop posting pictures with her. Literally no one supports this relationship,’ someone else commented.