Sutton Foster recently opened up about the special pre-show ritual she shared with Hugh Jackman while they starred together in the Broadway revival of The Music Man.
During an interview on Live With Kelly and Ryan back in 2022, Foster revealed that the two would often spend some quiet, private time together before each performance.
She called this simple yet meaningful moment “carpet chat.”
What Is Carpet Chat?
According to Foster, she and Jackman would meet in her dressing room to catch up before taking the stage
. “We hang out in my dressing room before every show and just catch up,” she explained.
They would often sit on the carpet—something Foster attributed to the mess in her dressing room.
However, she emphasized how these conversations turned into something truly special, bringing them closer together.
“I love that we did this.
It was such a wonderful thing,” Foster shared, reflecting on how it strengthened their bond.
She continued, “That’s been one of the best parts of the whole thing, that I’ve made this wonderful new friend.”
Romance Rumors Begin
Their strong friendship on and off stage sparked a lot of speculation.
Fans started to notice how close Foster and Jackman seemed during their time in The Music Man, and soon rumors began to swirl about a possible romance between the two.
This coincided with the surprising news of Jackman’s split from his wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, after 27 years of marriage.
Jackman and Foster’s relationship was kept private for a while, but earlier this month, the pair made their relationship public.
They were photographed sharing a kiss outside an In-N-Out burger restaurant in Los Angeles, which confirmed what many had already suspected.
Love Blossoms Amidst the Spotlight
This moment was a clear indication of their growing connection.
Jackman, who had split from his wife in September 2023, and Foster were also seen holding hands during a date in Santa Monica, and Jackman had even attended Foster’s production of Once Upon A Mattress in Los Angeles.
Meanwhile, Foster had filed for an uncontested divorce from her husband, Ted Griffin, in October 2023.
As the romance unfolded, fans and the media started to question the timing of their newfound relationship, with some rumors suggesting it may have played a role in the breakdown of both Jackman and Foster’s marriages.
The Fallout and the Reactions
Deborra-Lee Furness, Jackman’s ex-wife, appeared to react to the rumors when she liked an Instagram post in October from a gossip blogger claiming Jackman was “running off with the mistress.”
A source later shared that Furness had suspected something was amiss, but she was “blindsided” when the truth came out.
Another report mentioned how Furness was particularly upset with Jackman’s close friends, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, who allegedly kept quiet about the situation out of loyalty to Jackman.
A source claimed, “Deb feels cheated by all three,” and added that she felt left in the dark about what was happening in her own marriage.
A Separation with Dignity
Following the public announcement of their separation, Jackman and Furness issued a joint statement addressing the breakup.
They both expressed their gratitude for their nearly three decades together and emphasized that their family remained their priority.
They asked for privacy during this difficult time, making it clear that their separation was meant to allow both individuals to pursue personal growth.
Their statement concluded, “We have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth… We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness.”
It seems that both Jackman and Foster are now moving forward, and the pair appears happier than ever as they embrace their new relationship.
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