Two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster has lived much of her life on stage — and in the headlines. Fans ask the same questions again and again: Who is Sutton Foster’s husband now? How many times has she been married? What happened in her divorces? And what’s the truth about her 2025 relationship with Hugh Jackman? This long-form guide brings together verified details, a clean relationship timeline, and links to trusted sources.
Quick answer
Sutton Foster has been married twice. She married actor Christian Borle in 2006; they later divorced (publicly noted as 2009–2010). She married screenwriter Ted Griffin in October 2014 in Santa Barbara; the couple adopted a daughter, Emily Dale, in 2017, before Foster filed for divorce in October 2024. In 2025, People reported that Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster are “going strong.”
Marriage #1: Christian Borle (2006–2010)
Foster married fellow Broadway star Christian Borle in 2006. Both were rising theatre talents who had worked within overlapping circles since their early careers. Even after their split, they remained collegial collaborators — reuniting on TV (Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life) and on set events. Trade publications consistently record their marriage from 2006 to 2010 Playbill. Foster’s breakthrough in Thoroughly Modern Millie (Tony, 2002) and later Anything Goes (Tony, 2011) cemented her as a generational lead while Borle built his own decorated resume.
Marriage #2: Ted Griffin (2014–2024)
After several years, Foster found love outside Broadway with Ted Griffin, the screenwriter behind Ocean’s Eleven (story) and TV’s Terriers. They married in a private ceremony in October 2014 in Santa Barbara, California, as confirmed by Playbill. In 2017, the couple announced they had adopted a daughter, Emily Dale — an intimate journey Foster later discussed in detail, including why they kept the process private until completion. After nearly a decade of marriage, Foster filed for divorce in October 2024 in New York County Supreme Court, according to court filings reviewed by People magazine. Coverage outlines the filing date and confirms the couple shares one child.
Motherhood by adoption
Foster has been candid about the emotional and practical realities of adoption. She has spoken about bonding with Emily’s birth mother and about the gratitude she feels for being entrusted with her daughter’s life story, telling People that adoption followed years of fertility struggles. In interviews and concerts, Foster frames parenthood as life-changing — the steady center of a demanding Broadway and TV schedule.
Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster in 2025
After co-starring in the blockbuster 2022 revival of The Music Man on Broadway (with Foster later receiving the Drama League Distinguished Performance Award for her season’s work), the pair remained close professionally and personally. In January 2025, they were photographed stepping out for dinner in Santa Monica; by August 2025, People reported the couple were “going strong” months into their romance. Jackman’s high-profile separation in 2023 and Foster’s 2024 divorce filing created a parallel life chapter that, according to coverage, transitioned from friendship to romance.
For our full breakdown of that timeline, read: Hugh Jackman & Sutton Foster — 2025 relationship update.
How the personal story shaped the public one
Broadway fans often feel unusually close to stage stars; the eight-shows-a-week ritual builds a community that follows artists for decades. Foster’s relationships became the subject of curiosity not because she courted gossip but because major career turning points (Tony wins, TV lead roles) overlapped with life milestones. The Music Man revival placed her on a massive commercial platform alongside a global film star. When both later navigated divorces, the public narrative—shaped by reputable outlets and tabloids alike—inevitably centered on the possibility of a new relationship between two A-list talents. We prefer verified sourcing (People, Playbill, IBDB) and discourage reliance on tabloids.
Timeline at a glance
- 2006 — Marries actor Christian Borle.
- 2009–2010 — Divorce from Borle becomes public in coverage; both remain friendly collaborators.
- Oct 2014 — Marries screenwriter Ted Griffin in Santa Barbara.
- Mar 2017 — Announces adoption of daughter, Emily Dale.
- Oct 2024 — Files for divorce from Ted Griffin.
- 2025 — Relationship with Hugh Jackman reported as “going strong”.
Related reading
- Sutton Foster — age, height, credits, and full biography
- Sutton Foster movies and TV shows — credits & streaming guide
- Hugh Jackman & Sutton Foster — 2025 relationship update
Frequently asked questions about Sutton Foster husband
Twice. She married actor Christian Borle in 2006 and later married screenwriter Ted Griffin in October 2014.
Yes. She and Ted Griffin adopted a daughter, Emily Dale, in 2017, as confirmed by People magazine.
She filed for divorce in October 2024 in New York County Supreme Court, according to court documents reviewed by People.
Yes. People reported in August 2025 that they are “going strong” several months after first being photographed together in early 2025.
Playbill’s archives record her 2014 wedding; People magazine covered the 2017 adoption and the 2024 divorce filing. See the links in this article for original sources.
