Hugh Jackman's Public Signals: Are They Longing for More Clarity with Sutton Foster?

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster's Rare Public Appearance Sparks Romance Rumors

The Hollywood power couple, Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster, made a rare public appearance together at Ball State University last week, leaving fans swooning over their chemistry and sparking rumors about the status of their relationship.

Sutton, 50, who is an instructor in the musical theatre department for the fall semester at Ball State, took to Instagram on Tuesday to share her excitement about working with the talented students alongside Hugh, 56. She captioned a photo of them together, "Hugh and I had a great time working with the talented students at Ball State University last week! #chirpchirp."

But what really caught our attention was not just their public appearance but also the subtle hints of romance that Judi James, a body language expert, noticed in their behavior. According to Judi, who spoke exclusively with The Scholarly Note about their recent outing, Hugh is "longing for more public clarity" when it comes to their relationship status.

Analyzing Sutton's recap of their time together at Ball State, Judi suggested that they look more like a "professional couple," and their body language "veers clear of any romantic signals" apart from one. But what really stood out was Hugh's subtle gesture towards Sutton as they posed with the students. It seems he's craving public closeness and togetherness, but Sutton doesn't seem to be reciprocating his affection.

This isn't the first time we've seen Hugh and Sutton dodging questions about their relationship status. They've had very few public outings as a couple over the last few months, after going public with their relationship in January. But despite not being photographed together often, sources close to them claim they're "going strong."

But what's behind their reluctance to show off their romance? Judi believes it might have something to do with their past relationships. Hugh has been divorced from his ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness since May 2025, and Sutton is still going through her own divorce with Ted Griffin, which was filed in October 2024.

Sources close to the couple claim that they're taking things slowly and are "treading softly" as they navigate their new relationship. But it seems Hugh wants to take things to the next level. He's reportedly hoping to have Sutton by his side at the premiere of his new movie, Song Sung Blue, at the AFI Fest in Hollywood on October 26.

"It's a big moment for him, and he wants to share it with the woman he loves," a source told The Scholarly Note this week. But will Sutton be there to support her boyfriend? Only time will tell.

Meanwhile, fans are still waiting to see if Hugh and Sutton will make an appearance together at any of the major red carpet events like the Oscars, Met Gala, or Tony Awards. It's clear that they're both comfortable in their own skin and don't feel pressured to conform to societal expectations.

But one thing is for sure - their chemistry on screen and off is undeniable. And if you ask us, it's only a matter of time before we see them walking the red carpet together, hand in hand.

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