Who is Sutton Foster?
Sutton Foster is an American actress, singer, and dancer who has made a significant impact on both Broadway and television. Born on March 18, 1975, in Statesboro, Georgia, and raised in Troy, Michigan, her journey to stardom began at a young age. She gained widespread recognition after landing the title role in Thoroughly Modern Millie in 2002, which earned her her first Tony Award.
What are Sutton Foster’s most famous roles?
Sutton’s stage career is filled with iconic performances. Her portrayal of Millie Dillmount in Thoroughly Modern Millie remains one of her most celebrated roles. She also captivated audiences as Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes and Fiona in Shrek The Musical. More recently, she starred in The Music Man alongside Australian star Hugh Jackman on Broadway between 2021 and 2023. Since then, she has appeared as Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street and Princess Winnifred in Once Upon a Mattress.
On television, Sutton gained mainstream recognition as Liza Miller in the hit series Younger. She has also appeared in well-known shows such as Law & Order, The Good Wife, Elementary, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
Has Sutton Foster won any awards?
Throughout her career, Sutton has been nominated for numerous awards, including seven Tony Awards, seven Drama Desk Awards, one Grammy Award, and one Olivier Award. She has won two Tony Awards for Outstanding Actress in a Musical for her roles in Thoroughly Modern Millie (2002) and Anything Goes (2011). For both those roles, she also won Drama Desk Awards, Outer Critics Circle Awards, Broadway.com Audience Awards, and Astaire Awards.
Is Sutton Foster married?
Sutton married actor Christian Borle on September 18, 2006, after meeting in college. The couple divorced in 2009 but have remained friends. On September 19, 2013, Sutton announced her engagement to screenwriter Ted Griffin, and they married on October 25, 2014. The couple adopted their daughter Emily in April 2017.
In October 2024, Sutton filed for divorce after nearly a decade of marriage. In January 2025, rumors of a romance with former co-star Hugh Jackman were ignited after People Magazine released exclusive photos of the pair together in public.
They have not addressed the speculation. However, in a rare moment since the rumors spread, Hugh and Sutton were photographed together attending the Fetch Pet Gala in October 2025. Additionally, Hugh has praised Sutton on Instagram following a performance in New York City.
“@suttonlenore performing during the holidays at @cafecarlyle … now that’s an iconic NYC night! And, truly magical,” he wrote.
After making their red-carpet debut at multiple film premieres, the pair have seemingly taken the next big step and made it Met Gala official at the 2026 event.
Does Sutton Foster have other creative outlets?
Beyond acting and singing, Sutton is an accomplished artist and author. She published her memoir, Hooked, where she explores her love of crafting and how it helped her navigate the pressures of life in the spotlight. Sutton is also an avid crocheter and has spoken about the therapeutic benefits of her creative hobbies.
