Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 13, 2025 · Entertainment

Hugh Jackman Flexes Muscles and Sparks Gossip on New York Stage!

He might be tackling some heavy emotional material on stage, but Hugh Jackman looked anything but burdened as he stepped out in New York this week

Hugh Jackman's Sizzling Off-Broadway Show Steals Spotlight - But Is His Love Life Next on the Chopping Block?

Get ready for a juicy serving of drama, romance, and raw emotion as Hugh Jackman takes center stage in the off-Broadway production "Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes"! The 56-year-old Aussie heartthrob has been making headlines with his sizzling performance opposite 25-year-old Ella Beatty - but is his love life about to take a drastic turn?

As reported by thescholarlynote.com, Hugh was spotted arriving at the Minetta Lane Theatre in New York, looking every bit the fitness enthusiast in a snug navy polo and black athletic shorts. The Wolverine actor flashed a beaming smile as he greeted a fan waiting outside, pausing to chat warmly before heading inside for another day of rehearsals.

The 56-year-old Aussie heartthrob was spotted arriving at the Minetta Lane Theatre in a casual but eye-catching ensemble

But it's not just Hugh's physical presence that's turning heads - his on-stage chemistry with Ella Beatty has been getting rave reviews! In the provocative play, Hugh plays Jon, a middle-aged college professor and novelist who finds himself in a forbidden relationship with his 19-year-old student Annie. The intense drama digs into messy questions of consent and power, with Hugh unleashing a barrage of expletives and graphic lines about a college cheerleader "sucking his c**k".

Meanwhile, off-stage, Hugh's own love life has been making waves. He recently went public with new girlfriend, Broadway actress Sutton Foster, 50 - but rumors are swirling that their relationship has been on shaky ground since January. The two were spotted holding hands during the curtain call, sending tongues wagging!

But what about his ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness, 69? Hugh announced their split in September 2023 after 27 years of marriage, citing a desire to "pursue individual growth". The couple shares two adopted children, Oscar, 24, and Ava, 19. Could this intense off-Broadway performance be mirroring the emotional storm that's brewing in his personal life?

The Wolverine actor showcased his gym-toned figure in a fitted navy polo that clung to his muscular frame, black athletic shorts and matching sneakers

As Hugh and Ella continue to sizzle on stage, we can't help but wonder: will their steamy make-out scenes translate into a real-life romance? Or is Hugh too busy navigating the complexities of his own love life? Stay tuned for more updates from thescholarlynote.com as this drama unfolds!

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Hugh looked every bit the fitness enthusiast in the snug navy polo that accentuated his well-defined physique, along with black athletic shorts and matching sneakers

He carried a bicycle helmet tucked under one arm and flashed a beaming smile

It was a relaxed and cheerful sighting amid an intense period for the actor, who is currently starring in the off-Broadway production Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes opposite 25-year-old rising star Ella Beatty

In the intense play, Jackman plays Jon, a three-time divorced, middle-aged college professor and novelist who dives into a forbidden relationship with his 19-year-old student Annie, played by Ella Beatty

The Wolverine star doesn¿t hold back in the provocative off-Broadway show ¿ swearing up a storm, getting graphic about sex, and locking lips in multiple steamy make-out scenes with Ella

His new play digs into messy questions of consent and power, with Annie, a smitten student hooked on Jon¿s steamy novels, chasing his attention, while Jon battles temptation, a failing marriage, and the fallout of getting involved with a student

Hugh looked focused as he read over some papers upon arriving at the theatre

It looked to be a fun day out for the renowned Australian actor

Hugh has acted in theatre productions for years and is currently dating fellow stage actress Sutton Foster