Behind the scenes of Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster's first public date

Hugh Jackman And Sutton FosterThe romance of turns out to be the greatest spectacle.

After months of swirling rumors about their onstage chemistry in the Broadway film The music man in 2022The couple confirmed their relationship on Jan. 6 by stepping out in Santa Monica, Calif., hand-in-hand after a low-key dinner date.

For the exit, Sutton49, donned a long brown trench coat with an olive green dress, black heels and a small black bag. Hugues, 56, for his part, he wore white pants, a gray sweater, a black jacket and black slip-on sneakers.

During their stroll through the Southern California city, the couple appeared in good spirits as they smiled and chatted at each other while crossing streets and sidewalks — and never letting go of each other's hands.

The confirmation of the couple's relationship comes amid a chapter of change for them. After all, Hugh announced his separation from his wife Deborra Lee Furness In September 2023 after 27 years of marriage. Meanwhile, Sutton filed for divorce from her ex. Ted Griffin-with whom she shares Emilie7 years, in October after 10 years together.