SECOND ACT

They first clicked under the bright lights of Broadway. Now, Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster are going public with their love

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Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster have taken their onstage chemistry offstage! The dynamic duo - who dazzled audiences together in The Music Man on Broadway - were spotted holding hands during a cozy dinner date in Santa Monica, Calif., suggesting that this could be the start of a show-stopping next act.

The sighting marks the first public display of affection between Hugh, 56, and Sutton, 49, who both recently ended their long-term marriages. Australian-born Hugh - beloved for his roles in The Greatest Showman and X-Men - separated from his wife of 27 years, Deborra-Lee Furness, in September 2023. The couple - who share two adopted children - announced their decision to part ways amicably, citing a desire for personal growth.

Meanwhile, Sutton - a two-time Tony Award winner and star of