Sutton Foster, a two-time Tony-winning Broadway star, has navigated her fair share of ups and downs in love. The 49-year-old actress has been married twice—first to actor and singer Christian Borle, and then to screenwriter Ted Griffin. Now, she's rumored to be linked to her hunky costar from The Magic Man, Hugh Jackman. Fans are buzzing about whether this alleged romance played a role in the breakup of her second marriage. Let's dive deeper into Sutton's past and the men who've shared her journey.
Meet Christian Borle: Sutton's First Love and Tony-Winning Ex
Christian Borle, 51, is a Pennsylvania native and a powerhouse in the theater world. With an impressive resume that includes five Tony nominations and two wins—once for his role as Black Stache in Peter and the Starcatcher and another as William Shakespeare in Something Rotten!—it’s no wonder he's a respected figure in the industry. Christian, an alumnus of Carnegie Mellon, first crossed paths with Sutton while they were both pursuing their BFAs in college. Their love story began there, and they eventually tied the knot on September 18, 2006.
Unfortunately, their marriage didn’t last long. By 2009, the couple had parted ways, but Sutton later opened up about the emotional toll of their split. In a candid interview with CBS News in December 2016, she likened the experience to having her purse dumped out on the sidewalk, with all her belongings scattered everywhere. "It took me three years to sort of rebuild myself and my relationships," she admitted.
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Despite the breakup, Christian and Sutton remained on good terms. In fact, Christian expressed nothing but pride for his ex-wife's continued success. During an April 2012 interview with Time Out, he shared, "As life took its crazy winding turns and we ended up not being married anymore, it was always a priority for us to stay friends. I just saw her before she headed off for her big L.A. adventure [as the star of the ABC Family series Bunheads]."
Enter Ted Griffin: The Screenwriter Who Stole Sutton's Heart
Ted Griffin, 53, started his career as a screenwriter, quickly making a name for himself with blockbuster hits like Ocean’s 11 and the critically acclaimed cop drama The Shield. Over time, Ted climbed the ranks and transitioned into producing, including co-producing Martin Scorsese's The Wolf of Wall Street. Sutton and Ted met on a blind date a few years after her first divorce, and the connection was undeniable.
The couple married in October 2014, and their union lasted a decade until Sutton filed for divorce in October 2024. Together, they welcomed a daughter, Emily, in 2017 after years of struggling with fertility issues. Sutton spoke candidly about their journey to parenthood in a 2018 interview with People, saying, "IVF was full of disappointment and heartbreak, but adoption was so clearly what was meant to be for us."
Rumors Swirl: Sutton and Hugh Jackman's Alleged Romance
The Broadway revival of The Music Man brought Sutton and Hugh Jackman, 56, together in 2022. According to sources speaking with Us Weekly, their rumored romance "is the reason" Hugh ended his marriage to Deborra-Lee Furness in September 2023. Another source told Closer that Sutton’s "connection with Hugh was something no one saw coming." They added, "They fell in love, plain and simple."
Now that Sutton has filed for divorce from Ted, there are whispers that she and Hugh are preparing to reveal their relationship publicly. Tasha Lustig, a social media influencer, claimed the pair is planning a "soft launch" of their romance post-divorce. Interestingly, Hugh's ex-wife Deborra reportedly "liked" the post, fueling even more speculation.
