Hugh Jackman and his girlfriend, Sutton Foster, recently went red carpet official. The lovebirds made their way to the screening of Song Sung Blue at AFI FEST in Los Angeles. They confirmed their romance in January after being spotted holding hands after a dinner outing in Santa Monica, California. According to a PR expert, Jackman and Sutton’s latest appearance is a smart move to tackle speculations.
Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster are doing their best to minimize gossip, says expert
According to PR expert Chad Teixeira, Hugh Jackman’s red carpet official with his girlfriend was a wise effort. He told The Mirror US, “From a PR standpoint, going red carpet official is a strategic and confident move.” The individual continued, “It signals that both Hugh and Sutton are choosing transparency over secrecy, which helps shift the narrative away from speculation.” Teixeira added, “When you’ve been the subject of affair rumours, taking control of your own story and showing unity publicly can minimise gossip.”
“However, timing and tone are everything,” the PR expert shared. “If it feels too soon after Hugh’s divorce, the optics can appear insensitive,” he explained. As such, the couple’s “publicists will need to frame this as a natural next step rather than a reaction to controversy.”
Previously, it was reported how the “Wolverine” star’s red carpet moment with his beau was a personal decision. Rob Shuter’s #ShuterScoop reported that the move indicated Jackman’s decision to no longer hide his love life from the limelight. One insider said, “Hugh is done hiding.” The individual explained, “He wanted to make a statement: Sutton is his person.”
Moreover, an eyewitness at the Song Sung Blue premiere commented on how Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster “looked euphoric” at the event. The witness further added, “You could feel the relief — Hugh’s finally free.”
Insiders also shared how the 57-year-old insisted his team include the Broadway star in the official event pictures. The source noted, “He wanted to make it official, no games. After everything he’s been through, this was his moment to live out loud.” A close friend explained how the Marvel actor is “happier than we’ve seen him in years.” The pal added, “This isn’t Hollywood — this is heart.”
