Actress Sutton Foster has initiated divorce proceedings from her husband of ten years, Ted Griffin, prompting rampant speculation about a potential romance with “Wolverine” star Hugh Jackman. Foster filed for an uncontested divorce on October 22, as reported by the New York Post, shortly after selling her historic Gilded Age estate in New York for $2 million.
Foster, known for her role in “Younger,” performed alongside Jackman in the popular Broadway production “The Music Man.” She had purchased the stunning Tuxedo Park, NY home in 2021 for $1.6 million and decided to sell it for $2.2 million in December 2023.
Describing the house as “magical,” Foster previously expressed how she envisioned her family celebrating Christmas and holidays there with Griffin and their daughter, Emily. The couple had been looking for a more permanent residence outside of the city and were drawn to the gates of Tuxedo Park, which Griffin discovered and declared their “forever home.”
The timing of Foster listing the property coincided with growing rumors of a relationship with Jackman, who recently ended his 27-year marriage to Deborra-Lee Furness. Witnesses noted that the on-stage chemistry between Foster and Jackman during “The Music Man,” which ran from December 2021 to January 2023, may have blossomed into something more.
Before joining the Broadway show, Foster sold an A-frame house in Los Angeles in October 2021 for $1.5 million. This home, like her New York residence, was designed with the help of interior designer Michael Ostrow, who added colorful elements to create a warm atmosphere.
The historic estate, built in 1895 by architect Bruce Price, was formerly home to his daughter, Emily Post, a notable author and socialite known for her works on etiquette. Foster’s properties also include a penthouse in Manhattan and a house in Greenwood Lake, NY, all designed by Ostrow.
Foster purchased the lake house in 2010, four years prior to her marriage to Griffin in an intimate ceremony in Santa Barbara, CA. She previously described the lake house as her escape from city life, explaining her affinity for country living over urban life.
The news of Foster’s divorce comes just over a year after Jackman’s separation from his wife. While neither celebrity has publicly addressed the rumors about their relationship, sources suggest they are indeed together but prefer to keep their romance private.