Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster are clearly starting 2026 on a romantic note, with the couple spotted sharing affectionate moments during a beach getaway in Costa Rica.
The Tony Award-winning actors were seen soaking up the sun and surfing on January 3, providing a relaxed and intimate glimpse into their relationship as they welcomed the new year together.
Photos from the outing show the two cooling off in the ocean, smiling and holding on to each other as the waves came in.
In the blink of an eye, Jackman, 57, wraps his arms around Foster, 50, as she clings to him as a wave approaches.
In another, they stroll hand-in-hand through the water, looking completely at ease.
Foster wore a navy bikini paired with a matching swim skirt, while Jackman opted for a black and white swimsuit with a tropical floral print.
The romantic escape comes just months after the couple made their red carpet debut in October 2025.
They hung out together at the Los Angeles premiere of Jackman’s film Song sung in bluedressing in coordinating black outfits and marking a major milestone in their relationship.
A source close to Foster later said PEOPLE“They are in love and were really excited to walk the carpet together.”
The insider added, “The drama is behind them now, and they’ve built a solid foundation of trust. Both are feeling giddy and happy and are excited to share their future together.”
Their relationship developed after the two actors divorced.
Jackman separated from Deborra-lee Furness in September 2023 after 27 years of marriage and they share two adult children.
Foster filed for divorce from Ted Griffin in October 2024, the former couple share a seven-year-old daughter, Emily.
Jackman and Foster have known each other for more than two decades, first crossing paths in the early 2000s in Broadway circles.
They then worked together on the revival of The music manwith performances beginning in 2022 after pandemic delays.
Talk to PEOPLE That year, Foster reflected warmly on their bond, saying, “The best thing that happened out of all of this was I made a new friend, which you never expect,” before adding, “He’s a dream, he’s so kind and talented and he’s even more generous. He’s pretty fantastic.”
Today, as 2026 begins, the couple appears deeply connected, relaxed and openly affectionate, embracing both the present moment and what lies ahead for them together.
