Sutton Foster is a two-time Tony Award winner and one of Broadway’s most bankable leading ladies. From Thoroughly Modern Millie to Anything Goes, from TV’s Younger to a 2024 star turn in Sweeney Todd, she has built a rare crossover career that still puts live theatre first.
Who is Sutton Foster?
Sutton Lenore Foster (born March 18, 1975) is an American actress and singer known for powerhouse musical theatre roles and quick, witty screen work. She broke out as Millie Dillmount in Thoroughly Modern Millie on Broadway, winning the 2002 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, then won again in 2011 for Anything Goes. On television she headlined Amy Sherman‑Palladino’s Bunheads and Darren Star’s acclaimed comedy‑drama Younger.
Foster was born in Statesboro, Georgia, raised in Troy, Michigan, and briefly attended Carnegie Mellon University before leaving to work full time in theatre, including tours and early Broadway replacement gigs.
Sutton Foster age
How old is Sutton Foster? She is 50 years old. Birthday: March 18, 1975.
Sutton Foster height
How tall is Sutton Foster? Her height is widely reported as 5 ft 9 in (175 cm). This is a commonly cited figure in entertainment databases.
Sutton Foster husband, relationships, family
- Former husband: Tony‑winning actor Christian Borle (married 2006, divorced finalized by 2010).
- Former husband: screenwriter Ted Griffin (engaged 2013, married Oct 25, 2014). Foster filed for divorce in Oct 2024.
- Children: one daughter, Emily Dale, adopted in 2017.
- Current status: In 2025, multiple outlets reported Foster is in a relationship with Hugh Jackman.
Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster
Foster and Jackman co‑starred in the 2022 Broadway revival of The Music Man at the Winter Garden Theatre, with previews from December 20, 2021, and opening night on February 10, 2022. The production earned both stars Tony nominations and Foster received the 2022 Drama League Distinguished Performance Award.
2024–2025 updates: Foster returned to Broadway as Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd for a 12‑week run opposite Aaron Tveit, February–May 2024. In 2025, entertainment media have covered her reported relationship with Jackman.
Sutton Foster movies and TV shows
While Broadway is home base, Foster has a solid on‑screen portfolio. Highlights include:
- Younger (2015–2021), 7 seasons, TV Land comedy‑drama from Darren Star.
- Bunheads (2012–2013), ABC Family cult favorite created by Amy Sherman‑Palladino.
- Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life (2016), cameo on Netflix revival.
- The Angriest Man in Brooklyn (2014), feature appearance.
- Shrek The Musical (2013), filmed stage performance widely streamed.
For a fuller list see TV Guide credits and Rotten Tomatoes.
Sutton Foster Broadway
Signature roles and major productions:
- Thoroughly Modern Millie (2002 Tony Award, Best Actress)
- Anything Goes (2011 Tony Award, Best Actress)
- Little Women (2005 Tony nom)
- The Drowsy Chaperone (2006 Tony nom)
- Young Frankenstein
- Shrek the Musical (2009 Tony nom)
- Violet (2014 Tony nom)
- The Music Man (2022 Tony nom, Drama League Distinguished Performance Award winner).
- Sweeney Todd (Mrs. Lovett, limited run Feb–May 2024).
- Once Upon a Mattress (2024 City Center Encores concert, Broadway transfer announced).
Why Sutton Foster matters now
The double‑Tony winner remains a box‑office magnet who can drop into a revival and move tickets. Her Music Man partnership with Hugh Jackman became one of Broadway’s signature post‑shutdown comeback stories, and her 2024 pivot into Sweeney Todd underscored range that spans screwball charm to dark comedy.
Sutton Foster nude: the reality
Searches for “Sutton Foster nude” spike during major roles. There are no mainstream film or TV nude scenes in her credited work, and any supposed leaks are almost always fake, misleading, or illegal. Stick to official productions, cast albums, and licensed recordings such as Anything Goes on PBS Great Performances and the filmed Shrek The Musical.
Quick facts
| Full name | Sutton Lenore Foster |
| Birth | March 18, 1975, Statesboro, Georgia |
| Age | 50 |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (reported) |
| Education | Carnegie Mellon University, attended |
| Awards | Tony Awards (2002, 2011); Drama League Distinguished Performance (2022) |
| Children | One daughter, Emily Dale (adopted 2017) |
| Notable TV | Bunheads, Younger |
| Notable stage | Thoroughly Modern Millie, Anything Goes, Violet, The Music Man, Sweeney Todd |
Sources: Britannica, Playbill, Drama League, People.
Career timeline
- 1990s: Tours, early Broadway roles (Grease, Les Misérables, Annie), rising as an understudy‑to‑star story.
- 2002: Breakout, Tony win for Thoroughly Modern Millie.
- 2011: Second Tony win for Anything Goes.
- 2012–2013: TV pivot with Bunheads.
- 2015–2021: Seven seasons of Younger, a cable hit now streaming.
- 2022: The Music Man with Hugh Jackman, Tony nominations, Drama League win.
- 2024: Limited run in Sweeney Todd opposite Aaron Tveit.
- 2024–2025: City Center’s Once Upon a Mattress and media attention around her personal life.
Books, concerts, and teaching
Foster’s memoir Hooked: How Crafting Saved My Life explores creativity as therapy and chronicles the realities of an actor’s life. She also maintains a steady concert schedule with symphony orchestras and guest‑teaches at Ball State University.
Net worth, earning power
There is no audited public figure for Sutton Foster’s net worth. Third‑party celebrity sites quote different numbers, which are estimates only. Treat them as directional and not definitive.
She turned 50 on March 18, 2025.
Frequently listed at 5 ft 9 in (175 cm).
She was previously married to Christian Borle (2006–2010) and Ted Griffin (2014–2024). In 2025, entertainment outlets report she is dating Hugh Jackman.
On TV, start with Younger and Bunheads. For filmed stage, watch Anything Goes on PBS Great Performances and Shrek The Musical.
She completed a 12‑week Broadway stint as Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd in 2024 and headlined City Center’s Once Upon a Mattress with a Broadway transfer announced.
