Sutton Foster beamed from ear to ear as she hit the purple carpet solo on the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards on Sunday.
The Broadway star, 50, dodged all questions referring to her new flame Hugh Jackman — simply days after his ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness broke her silence on their break up, seemingly alluding to Jackman’s alleged affair with Foster.
Regardless of Furness’ comment, Foster appeared in good spirits on the glitzy occasion, the place she was nominated for Excellent Lead Efficiency in a Musical.
Nonetheless, regardless of the nod, the actress beelined for the exit to keep away from the press after posing for a collection of pictures on the purple carpet, the Day by day Mail reviews.
Foster additionally posed for snaps with actor Michael Urie, earlier than sticking near her publicist all through the evening, the outlet added.
The occasion was full of celebrities, together with Nicole Scherzinger, Debra Messing, and Sarah Hyland — all of whom spoke to press sooner or later within the night.
Her outing got here simply days after Furness issued a scathing assertion following the demise of her 27-year marriage to the “Greatest Showman” star.
“My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal,” Furness mentioned.
“It’s a profound wound that cuts deep. However I believe in a higher power and that God/the universe, whatever you relate to as your guidance, is always working FOR us.”
The Australian actress added, “This belief has helped me navigate the breakdown of an almost three-decade marriage. I have gained much knowledge and wisdom through this experience. Even when we are presented with apparent adversity, it is leading us to our greatest good, our true purpose.”
“It can hurt, but in the long run, returning to yourself and living within your own integrity, values and boundaries is liberation and freedom,” she mentioned, sharing that “one thing” she’s realized is that “none of this is personal.”
“We are all on our individual journeys and I believe that the relationships in our lives are not random,” she went on.
“We are drawn to people, we invite them in, in order to learn our lessons and to recognize and heal the broken parts of ourselves…I remain grateful.”
Days later, Jackman’s longtime buddy broke his silence on the pair’s “difficult” divorce.
