Hugh Jackman appears to be sending a loud and unmistakable message about where his heart lies—and he’s doing it under the Costa Rican sun. Amid swirling rumors of jealousy and tension surrounding his love life, the Hollywood star was spotted packing on the PDA with Broadway powerhouse Sutton Foster during a romantic beach getaway that left little room for doubt.
The actor and Foster were photographed locked in affectionate embraces by the ocean, laughing, holding hands, and looking completely absorbed in each other. As waves crashed around them, the couple seemed unfazed by any outside noise, their relaxed body language suggesting a relationship very much on solid ground.
During the sun-soaked outing, Jackman was openly affectionate, wrapping his arms around Foster and pulling her close as they waded into the water together. At one point, he held her from behind as she reacted playfully to the cold spray from the sea. The two later strolled barefoot along the shoreline, perfectly in sync.
Foster turned heads in a navy bikini that showed off her toned figure, while Jackman went shirtless in patterned swim trunks. The beachside display came at a pivotal moment, following reports that Foster had been struggling with insecurities tied to Jackman’s professional relationship with Kate Hudson.
Earlier rumors claimed that Foster was “mad with jealousy” over Jackman’s on-screen chemistry with Hudson, his co-star in the upcoming film Song Sung Blue. In the movie, Jackman and Hudson portray musicians who fall in love while bonding over their shared admiration for Neil Diamond’s music. Despite Hudson being in a long-term relationship with musician Danny Fujikawa, insiders alleged that the closeness between the co-stars raised eyebrows on set.
Sources suggested the situation was made worse by casting decisions, with some questioning why Foster—an accomplished singer and Jackman’s real-life partner—wasn’t chosen for the role instead. Insiders claimed the production favored Hudson’s star power, fueling speculation and discomfort behind the scenes.
While the Costa Rica getaway seems to have shut down the jealousy narrative, other tensions reportedly continue to simmer. Sources say recent attempts at maintaining peace between Jackman and his ex-wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, have unraveled amid his increasingly public romance with Foster.
According to insiders, Furness has been deeply unsettled by the constant visibility of Jackman and Foster, from red carpet appearances to public cuddling and shared social outings. Things reportedly escalated when Jackman introduced Foster to his longtime Australian friends in New York, where the group was spotted at an Australian-themed pub—and later sharing moments from a karaoke night featuring Sweet Caroline.
Sources claim these shared social circles have been especially painful for Furness, who once considered many of those people her own close friends. The situation allegedly reached a breaking point when Jackman expressed interest in bringing Foster to Australia for the holidays, a move said to have further strained already fragile boundaries.
Despite the off-screen drama and relentless tabloid speculation, Jackman and Foster appear focused on each other. Their affectionate Costa Rica escape suggests they’re choosing to lean into their relationship, letting their actions speak louder than rumors as they move forward together.
