Hugh Jackman is reportedly ready to marry Sutton Foster, but one major obstacle lies in the way: the actress’s estranged husband, screenwriter Ted Griffin.
According to a new report, the Marvel star is now trying to establish a relationship with Griffin and is willing to do whatever it takes to get him to sign off on the divorce papers.
Sources also speculate that Sutton Foster’s ongoing divorce from her ex-husband has become a dark cloud over her romantic relationship with Hugh Jackman.
According to a source, Jackman plans to get on good terms with Foster’s estranged husband, Griffin, as his romance with the Broadway actress continues to get bogged down by her ongoing divorce.
“Hugh has spent time in the past with Ted socially, and they did have a good rapport, but obviously things are much different now that Hugh is with his ex-wife,” a source told Globe Magazine. “Still, Hugh is hoping that he can find a way to get Ted to give him a chance.”
Jackman and Foster went public with their romantic relationship amid the rumors that the former “Music Man” costars began seeing each other while they were still married to their respective spouses; Jackman to Deborra-Lee Furness and Foster to Griffin.
Now, the actor is reportedly determined to mend fences, as he would really like to have a healthy relationship with Griffin.
“He really would like to have a friendly relationship with [Ted], and he knows Sutton would love it if they were all on good terms, so he intends to swallow his pride and do whatever needs to be done to make peace with Ted,” the source added.
Sutton Foster And Ted Griffin’s Complicated Divorce Is Affecting Her Ongoing Romance
News of Jackman’s intention to make nice with Griffin comes after it was revealed that Foster’s ongoing divorce from the screenwriter was straining their relationship.
The Globe source noted that Sutton’s divorce “dragging on for long” has no doubt affected the situation, making it more necessary for the “X-Men” star to get friendlier with Griffin.
“Of course Hugh wishes the circumstances were different, but he can’t change the fact that he and Sutton fell in love and he wants to marry her,” the source stated.
In October 2025, Foster filed for divorce from Griffin after a decade of marriage, on the grounds of irreconcilable differences.
While the split seemed amicable at first, sources speculate the negotiations got increasingly complicated, thereby impacting the plans Jackman and Foster have.
Despite the fact that Jackman has gone through with his own divorce in early 2025, he needs Griffin to sign off on the deal before he can move on with his relationship with the actress.
Hugh Jackman And Sutton Foster’s Romance Has Been Plagued By Rumors They Cheated On Their Ex-Spouses
Speculation surrounding a romance between Jackman and Foster first ignited behind-the-scenes while they co-starred in the Broadway revival of “The Music Man,” which ran from 2021 to early 2023.
At the time, both actors were still married to their respective partners. The rumor mill went into overdrive following two major personal shifts: Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness announced their separation in September 2023, and Foster filed for divorce from Griffin in October 2024.
By January 2025, the couple officially went public with their relationship, confirming months of intense public speculation. However, their blossoming romance faced immediate public scrutiny and complex emotional fallout.
While Foster’s uncontested split progressed quietly, Jackman’s separation proved far more challenging, with Furness later finalizing their June 2025 divorce amid a highly publicized narrative of personal betrayal.
Now, despite initially filing for an uncontested divorce, Foster and Griffin’s split has yet to be finalized and has instead dragged on, with her current romance with Jackman likely further complicating things.
All Eyes On Ted Griffin As His Divorce From Sutton Foster Stalls
For now, all expectations fall on Griffin as to whether he will sign off on the divorce that would allow Jackman and Foster to marry.
Jackman, on the other hand, is willing to do whatever it takes to make that happen, even though it requires a brush at his ego.
And while the delay has been frustrating, the couple’s commitment remains unwavering.
“They are eager to take that next formal step, so Hugh really needs Ted to play ball and sign off on the deal,” the source noted.
Hugh Jackman And Sutton Foster’s Have Other Romance Issues, Sources Claim
Back in June, a report claimed that Jackman and Foster’s romance has hit a rough patch. Insiders told Woman’s Day that the actor’s relentless work ethic is creating major friction between the couple.
The actor’s intense drive to work reportedly intensified after his expensive legal split from Furness, forcing him to take on endless projects to rebuild his finances.
While Foster, who is a major Broadway star herself, originally agreed to a temporary professional grind before pausing to focus on their wedding plans, his schedule is said to have become completely unmanageable.
This endless cycle has left Foster feeling incredibly isolated, leading their inner circle to fear that the distance is doing “more harm than good” as the two begin to drift apart.
“Sadly, the biggest casualty of all is Hugh and Sutton finding quality time together – they’re like passing ships sometimes,” a source said of the couple’s struggle to balance their romance with their work life.
