Hugh Jackman and his girlfriend, Broadway star Sutton Foster, have swapped paradise for reality, jetting out of Costa Rica after a sun-soaked start to 2026. The couple were photographed on Saturday looking relaxed and happy as they departed the Central American country, seemingly determined to enjoy every last moment of their tropical escape.
A Relaxed Departure from Paradise
The pair were seen walking towards a private aircraft in casual, beachy attire. Jackman, 57, kept it cool in a blue button-down shirt, shorts, and a distinctive wide-brim straw hat, while Foster, 50, opted for a slouchy brown dress adorned with colourful tassels, her hair in a slicked-back bun. The New York-based couple sipped from small cups of coffee, fuelling up for their journey home, and chatted animatedly as they strolled.
Their departure followed a holiday filled with public displays of affection, including a loved-up moment photographed in the ocean waves. This intimate beachside behaviour appears to be a concerted effort to present a united front, coming just days after tabloid reports suggested potential strain in their relationship.
Navigating On-Screen Chemistry and Off-Screen Headlines
The source of the alleged tension centres on Jackman's upcoming film, Song Sung Blue, in which he stars opposite Kate Hudson. The pair play musicians who fall in love over a shared passion for Neil Diamond. According to a report from Radar Online in late December, insiders claimed Foster was "mad with jealousy" over the intense on-screen chemistry between Jackman and Hudson, 46.
One source suggested the closeness developed during filming, with the co-stars even joking about feeling like a married couple. The insider also pointed out that Foster, an accomplished singer, might have been a natural fit for the role but was passed over because the project required a star of equal fame to Jackman.
However, any signs of discord seemed to ease at the Song Sung Blue premiere last month, where onlookers noted Foster and Hudson sharing a friendly and heartwarming moment together. Jackman and Foster, who confirmed their romance in January 2025, have been visibly solid, making their red-carpet debut as a couple at the AFI Fest in Hollywood last October.
Ex-Wife Dynamics and Moving Forward
The couple's relationship blossomed in the wake of Jackman's separation from his wife of 27 years, Deborra-Lee Furness. The former couple officially finalised their divorce in June 2025. Recent reports indicate that Furness has been upset by Jackman's very public new romance with the Younger star.
An insider told New Idea magazine that "peace talks" between Jackman and Furness ended dramatically after she became distressed by his frequent PDAs with Foster. The situation was reportedly compounded when Jackman introduced Foster to his and Furness's mutual Australian friends in New York during a karaoke night that also included Kate Hudson.
Despite the swirling rumours and reported complexities with his past, Jackman and Foster's demeanour as they left Costa Rica spoke only of contentment. Their relaxed spring in their step and affectionate holiday behaviour suggest they are focused on their future together, aiming to leave any speculation about jealousy or rivalry firmly on the tarmac behind them.
