Hugh Jackmans New Romance Faces Major Hurdle

and Sutton Foster are struggling to strike a work-life balance as their new romance blossoms, according to a new report. 

The couple, who went public with their relationship in January 2025, are lacking 'quality time together' and have 'hit a major roadblock', an insider told Woman's Day this week. 

Jackman's full slate of work commitments has given Foster some empathy for what Hugh's former wife Deborra-Lee Furness may have , the source alleges. 

'Hugh's a workaholic and she's starting to understand how lonely Deb must have felt at times,' the insider told the publication. 

Sutton is also busy with her own career, in addition to raising her daughter, Emily Dale, nine, whom the American actress shares with her ex-husband, screenwriter Ted Griffin.

'Sutton's finding it hard to be by Hugh's side at so many events and he invites her to every single one,' the insider continued. 

'It's not that she's shy, but she's busy with her own career and still has a young daughter to raise.

'Sadly, the biggest casualty of all is Hugh and Sutton finding quality time together – they're like passing ships sometimes.' 

Jackman, 57, has had a number of film projects in the works. 

In addition to his recent starring roles in The Sheep Detectives and The Death of Robin Hood, the Australian actor is slated for the lead in the Treasure Island remake. 

He will play pirate Long John Silver in the Ridley Scott film, which also stars Bill Skarsgård and Jodie Comer.

Hugh's relationship with the Younger actress, 51, has been the centre of scrutiny since they went public in 2025.  

The Wolverine star was recently slammed by his own fans for posting a loved-up photo with girlfriend at the premiere of his new film. 

Posting to Instagram, Jackman uploaded a smiling snap alongside his girlfriend at AMC Lincoln Square 13 in New York, adding the caption: 'And we're off to the premiere of Death of Robin Hood'.