Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster were spotted loading luggage into a silver car in Manhattan on Tuesday, according to reporting, reigniting speculation about the depth of their relationship just weeks after they made their public debut as a couple at the Met Gala. The actors, who starred opposite each other in a 2022 Broadway revival of The Music Man, confirmed their romance in early 2025 after months of rumor.

From stage partners to public couple in three years

The timeline of Jackman and Foster's relationship mirrors a broader pattern in Hollywood where professional collaborations occasionally evolve into personal ones. According to the source report, Jackman, 57, and Foster, 51, worked together throughout 2022 on the Broadway production before their romance became public knowledge this year. the pair's emergence as a couple comes after significant personal transitions: Jackman separated from his wife of 27 years, Deborra-Lee Furness, in September 2023, while Foster filed for divorce from screenwriter Ted Griffin in October 2024 after a decade of marriage.

Their Met Gala appearance together this month marked a symbolic shift from private relationship to public acknowledgment. As the source notes, the red-carpet moment reportedly prompted a reaction from Furness, Jackman's ex-wife, underscoring the visibility and emotional stakes of their new pairing in the entertainment world.

The suitcase sighting and what it may—or may not—signal

The Tuesday photograph of Jackman and Foster loading bags into a car in Manhattan has prompted tabloid speculation about whether they have moved in together , according to the source. Both actors were casually dressed for travel: Jackman wore a t-shirt and shorts, while Foster paired a pink sweater with dark sweatpants and sunglasses. A third woman, described as one of their loved ones, assisted with the luggage and was photographed embracing Foster.

The source does not clarify whether the suitcases indicate a shared residence, a joint trip, or simply coordinated travel logistics. the photograph alone cannot confirm cohabitation, though it has been sufficient to trigger public interest and media inquiry into the couple's living arrangements .

What remains unconfirmed about the couple's next steps

Neither Jackman nor Foster has publicly addressed the suitcase photograph or the cohabitation speculation. According to the source, The Daily Mail contacted both actors' representatives for comment but has not reported receiving a response. The identity of the third woman who assisted them remains unspecified in available reporting . Additionally, the source does not indicate whether the couple has made any official announcement about their plans to live together, marry, or take other significant steps in their relationship beyond their Met Gala appearance .

The public appetite for Jackman and Foster's relationship arc

The rapid escalation from rumor to red-carpet debut to domestic-life speculation reflects the intense public and media interest in high-profile actor relationships, particularly when they involve recent divorces and workplace origins.. Jackman's 27-year marriage to Furness and Foster's 10-year marriage to Griffin both ended within a 13-month window, making their subsequent pairing a narrative of significant personal chnage for both parties. The source's reporting suggests that each new visible moment—whether a Broadway stage, a gala carpet, or a Manhattan street—will continue to fuel interpretation and speculation until the couple or their representatives provide direct clarification.