Australian superstar Hugh Jackman is set to tie the knot again, with reports confirming his engagement to Broadway actress Sutton Foster. The pair, who went public with their relationship just over a year ago, are said to be deeply in love and actively planning their future together.
Sunset Proposal in Paradise
The major step in their romance reportedly took place during a sunny New Year's escape to Costa Rica. According to sources speaking to New Idea, the 57-year-old Wolverine star spontaneously proposed to Foster, 50, while on holiday.
"It wasn't a shock to Sutton as it's something they've been talking about," an insider revealed. However, Jackman reportedly made it official by getting down on one knee. The publication claims Foster is now in possession of a diamond solitaire ring, which she will show off when the couple is ready.
Images from the tropical getaway captured the couple entering the surf at sunset and sharing a loving embrace as waves washed over them, painting a picture of a blissful romance.
Wedding Bells and Honeymoon Dreams
It is believed the New York-based couple have already begun scouting for a wedding location, with Costa Rica itself a potential contender. The insider said they are "taking every cheeky few days they get, to try out different places and see if it would make for the perfect wedding or honeymoon venue."
Their vision is for a small, intimate wedding in the late US spring or early summer. Furthermore, Jackman has allegedly instructed his team to keep a significant window open in his schedule. This will allow time for the nuptials and a subsequent honeymoon tour of Europe, where they plan to visit his mother.
The source emphasised the depth of their connection, stating the pair are "head over heels in love" and that "Hugh's never been happier."
Navigating New Beginnings
This new chapter for Jackman comes less than three years after his separation from Australian actress Deborra-Lee Furness. The pair were married for 27 years before their public split in September 2023, finalising their divorce in June last year.
For Foster, her divorce from screenwriter Ted Griffin, filed in October 2024, is not yet finalised. It is understood the engaged couple are waiting for the legal processes to be complete before officially planning their wedding ceremony.
The romance between Jackman and Foster has been brewing for years, stemming from their time working together on Broadway's The Music Man in 2021. They regularly exchanged playful banter on social media and appeared arm-in-arm during their promotional tour, sparking rumours long before they confirmed their relationship in January 2025.
In a heartfelt social media post from February 2022, Foster wrote of Jackman: "This man. An honour to be by your side. You. Are. The. BEST." Jackman has similarly gushed about his co-star, calling her "an exceptional talent and friend."
PerthNow has reached out to Hugh Jackman's management for comment on the engagement reports.
