Hugh Jackman left locals in the NSW Southern Highlands doing a double take over the weekend after he quietly ducked into the Moss Vale Hotel, affectionately known as “The Pinky”. The 57-year-old actor, who is spending time in Australia between projects, posed for a selfie with several staff members, with the venue later sharing the moment online.
“The people you run into at The Pinky. Thanks for taking the time to take a pic with our team & for stopping by,” the caption read.
The unexpected appearance comes amid ongoing chatter about Jackman’s personal life, with recent reports suggesting his wedding plans with girlfriend Sutton Foster may not be straightforward. Foster, 50, is Jackman’s former Broadway co-star, and he is reportedly keen to take the next step. However, it has been claimed the situation is complicated by the feelings of the two children he shares with ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness.
Jackman and Furness, 70, finalised their divorce in June after 27 years of marriage. They share two adopted children, Oscar, 25, and Ava, 20. While rumours have swirled that Jackman and Foster became close before his marriage ended, nothing has been confirmed.
In the months after the divorce was finalised, Jackman and Foster made their red carpet debut as a couple, a move seen as a clear sign their professional connection had turned into a romance. Reports have since suggested they have been moving quickly, including one claim that Jackman has “finally popped the question”.
Still, one unnamed source claimed Jackman’s children remain “steadfastly loyal” to Furness and may not yet be ready to embrace his new relationship publicly. “Even though Hugh is excited to start this next chapter with Sutton, he has to be sensitive to his kids. They’re incredibly protective of their mother… he wants to be respectful of that,” the source said.
The same reports suggest this family dynamic could be the key reason any wedding timeline has slowed, with Jackman reportedly determined not to push his children into offering support before they are comfortable.
Meanwhile, another recent report has suggested a wedding could happen quickly once Foster’s divorce from ex Ted Griffin is finalised. Jackman and Foster’s relationship emerged following his separation from Furness, and the couple made their red-carpet debut at the 2025 AFI Fest in Hollywood in October.
