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Caught in the middle Hugh Jackman’s flame Sutton Foster breaks cover at glitzy event after his estranged wife’s brutal jab

Sutton Foster beamed from ear to ear as she hit the red carpet solo at the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards on Sunday.

The Broadway star, 50, dodged all questions relating to her new flame Hugh Jackman — just days after his ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness broke her silence on their split, seemingly alluding to Jackman’s alleged affair with Foster.

Despite Furness’ remark, Foster appeared in good spirits at the glitzy event, where she was nominated for Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical.

Sutton Foster smiling on the red carpet at the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards in New York, June 1, 2025.
Sutton Foster beamed from ear to ear as she hit the red carpet solo at the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards on Sunday. Paul Zimmerman / Shutterstock

Still, despite the nod, the actress beelined for the exit to avoid the press after posing for a series of photos on the red carpet, the Daily Mail reports.

Foster also posed for snaps with actor Michael Urie, before sticking close to her publicist throughout the night, the outlet added.

The event was packed with celebrities, including Nicole Scherzinger, Debra Messing, and Sarah Hyland — all of whom spoke to press at some point in the evening.

Her outing came just days after Furness issued a scathing statement following the demise of her 27-year marriage to the “Greatest Showman” star.

Sutton Foster at the 2025 Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball Center in New York City on June 1, 2025.
Foster appeared in good spirits at the glitzy event, where she was nominated for Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical. Getty Images

“My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal,” Furness said.

“It’s a profound wound that cuts deep. However I believe in a higher power and that God/the universe, whatever you relate to as your guidance, is always working FOR us.”

The Australian actress added, “This belief has helped me navigate the breakdown of an almost three-decade marriage. I have gained much knowledge and wisdom through this experience. Even when we are presented with apparent adversity, it is leading us to our greatest good, our true purpose.”

Deborra-Lee Furness attends a conversation for "Force Of Nature" at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Robin Williams Center in New York City.
Foster’s outing came days after Deborra-Lee Furness broke her silence on her split from Jackman, seemingly alluding to his alleged affair with Foster. Getty Images
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness pose together at "The Son" premiere at Cinema UGC Normandie in Paris on February 21, 2023.
Furness issued a scathing statement following the demise of her 27-year marriage to the “Greatest Showman” star. Getty Images

“It can hurt, but in the long run, returning to yourself and living within your own integrity, values and boundaries is liberation and freedom,” she said, sharing that “one thing” she’s learned is that “none of this is personal.”

“We are all on our individual journeys and I believe that the relationships in our lives are not random,” she went on.

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster pose together at the 75th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 12, 2022.
Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster at the 75th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 12, 2022. Getty Images

“We are drawn to people, we invite them in, in order to learn our lessons and to recognize and heal the broken parts of ourselves…I remain grateful.”

Days later, Jackman’s longtime friend broke his silence on the pair’s “difficult” divorce.