Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster went from friends to lovers.

Reports of their relationship first surfaced in late 2024, and they have since been spotted showing plenty of PDA after confirming their romance in January 2025.

The “Greatest Showman” star and “Younger” alum, however, have been acquainted for years.

Keep reading to learn more about how their friendship blossomed into more.

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster publicly crossed paths in 2008 when she starred in “Shrek: The Musical” on Broadway. FilmMagic

At the time, the “X-Men” star met the actress, who played Princess Fiona, backstage at the show. Hugh Jackman/Instagram

Jackman and Foster first publicly crossed paths in 2008 when she starred as Princess Fiona in “Shrek: The Musical.”

The duo documented their encounter backstage with a photo.

In 2014, they danced at the Tony Awards. CBS via Getty Images

The actress was nominated for leading actress in a musical. CBS via Getty Images

In 2014, Jackman and Foster shared a dance at the Tony Awards.

At the time, the “Wolverine” star, who hosted the ceremony, waltzed with the actress throughout the audience while introducing the category for best performance by a leading actress in a musical.

He also danced with the other nominees.

Foster gushed over the moment via Instagram the following day, writing “This happened.”

In 2019, the duo was announced to star in “The Music Man.” Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions

Jackman shared behind-the-scenes footage from the rehearsals. Hugh Jackman/Instagram

Jackman and Foster were announced as the leads of “The Music Man” in 2019.

In November 2021, the “X-Men” star shared a behind-the-scenes look at the production via Instagram with a video from rehearsals.

“We’re coming your way Broadway. And here’s a sneak at what we’re packing,” he captioned the clip.

The show debuted on Broadway in 2022. Charles Sykes/Invision/AP

The musical earned them best actor and best actress nominations at the 2022 Tony Awards. Hugh Jackman/Instagram

Jackman and the “Bunheads” star made their onstage debut together that December for previews.

They later beamed widely while walking the red carpet together for opening night in February 2022.

The Broadway stars performed a number from the show at the 75th Tony Awards in June 2022.

While they were nominated respectively for best actor and best actress, they didn’t secure a win.

Jackman and Foster wrapped up the musical in January 2023.

In September 2023, the “Greatest Showman” star and Deborra-Lee Furness announced their separation. Getty Images

Furness filed for divorce in May 2025. Getty Images

Jackman and Foster separated from their respective partners within a year of each other.

The “Deadpool & Wolverine” star and Deborra-Lee Furness announced they were parting ways after 27 years of marriage in September 2023.

“We have been blessed to share almost three decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage,” they wrote in a statement.

“Our journey now is shifting, and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth.”

Foster filed for divorce from Ted Griffin in October 2024. Getty Images,

They were married for nearly 10 years. Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions

Furness filed for divorce from Jackman on May 23, 2025.

The exes share two adopted children: Oscar and Ava.

In October 2024, Foster filed for divorce from screenwriter Ted Griffin ahead of their 10th wedding anniversary, Page Six exclusively reported.

They share an adopted child.

Around the time the “Younger” star filed for divorce from her husband, Page Six learned she and Jackman were “in love.” Getty Images

“They are 100 percent together,” an insider told us. FilmMagic

Around the time of Foster’s divorce from Griffin, an insider told Page Six that she and Jackman were together.

“They are 100 percent together and are in love and want to spend the rest of their lives together,” the source shared.

Multiple insiders explained the two were keeping their romance out of the public eye, but claimed their relationship was “common knowledge.”

In November 2024, Jackman and Foster sparked affair rumors. Bruce Glikas/WireImage

Furness addressed Jackman’s alleged “betrayal” in May 2025. Getty Images

Rumors of Jackman and Foster had engaged in an affair gained traction in November 2024 when a friend of Furness spoke out.

Actress Amanda de Cadenet claimed the rumors were “on point” in the comments of an Instagram post.

“My beloved friend Deb is about to have her glow up any moment FYI !” de Cadenet added.

In May 2025, Furness addressed her split from Jackman and “the traumatic journey of betrayal” in a statement to the Daily Mail.

She called the divorce “a profound wound that cuts deep.”

Jackman and Foster took their romance public in January 2025. Getty Images

At the time, they were seen holding hands on a date night. Getty Images

Foster and Jackman took their romance public in January 2025 when they were spotted holding hands in Santa Monica, Calif.

That same month, Page Six exclusively obtained photos of the lovebirds making out in an In-N-Out drive-thru while in San Fernando, Calif.

The former co-stars were seen laughing and kissing in a Range Rover.

The pair has reportedly moved in together into Jackman’s NYC penthouse.