Early Life and Education of Sutton Foster: A Complete Timeline
How education and upbringing influenced the life of Sutton Foster. A timeline of key moments.
Sutton Foster is a celebrated American actress, primarily known for her extensive work on Broadway. She has received seven Tony Award nominations for Best Actress in a Musical, winning twice for her roles in *Thoroughly Modern Millie* (2002) and *Anything Goes* (2011). She reprised her role in *Anything Goes* in London, earning a Laurence Olivier Award nomination. Her other Broadway credits include *Grease*, *Little Women*, *The Drowsy Chaperone*, *Young Frankenstein*, *Shrek the Musical*, *Violet*, *The Music Man*, *Sweeney Todd* and *Once Upon a Mattress*. Foster has also ventured into television, notably starring in the series *Bunheads* (2012-2013) and *Younger* (2015-2021).
March 18, 1975: Sutton Foster Born
On March 18, 1975, Sutton Lenore Foster was born. She is an American actress known for her Broadway stage work.
September 18, 2006: Marriage to Christian Borle
On September 18, 2006, Sutton Foster married actor Christian Borle, whom she met in college.
2009: Divorce from Christian Borle
In 2009, Sutton Foster and Christian Borle divorced, though they remain friends.
January 2010: Taught Master Class at NYU and Ball State University
Beginning in January 2010, Sutton Foster taught a master class at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, which culminated in a cabaret performance in May. In January 2010 she also taught a week-long master class session at Ball State University.
September 2010: Continued Relationship with Ball State University
In September 2010, Sutton Foster continued her relationship with Ball State University by working with students in the classroom and performing workshops.
May 2012: Received Honorary Doctorate from Ball State University
In May 2012, Sutton Foster received an honorary doctorate from Ball State University for her contributions to theater, television, music, and education.
September 19, 2013: Engagement to Ted Griffin
On September 19, 2013, Sutton Foster confirmed her engagement to screenwriter Ted Griffin.
October 25, 2014: Marriage to Ted Griffin
On October 25, 2014, Sutton Foster married screenwriter Ted Griffin.
March 5, 2017: Birth of adopted daughter, Emily
On March 5, 2017, Sutton Foster and Ted Griffin's adopted daughter, Emily, was born.
April 2017: Adoption of Emily
In April 2017, Sutton Foster announced that she and Ted Griffin had adopted a baby girl named Emily, born March 5, 2017.
May 2019: Received Honorary Doctorate from Boston Conservatory at Berklee
In May 2019, Sutton Foster received an honorary doctorate from Boston Conservatory at Berklee, which also introduced a merit scholarship in her name.
2019: Crocheted gift for Hilary Duff's wedding
In 2019, Sutton Foster crocheted an octopus toilet paper cover as a gift for Younger co-star Hilary Duff's wedding.
October 2021: Publication of Hooked
In October 2021, Sutton Foster published her memoir, "Hooked", where she discussed using crafts to cope with challenging life events.
March 2023: Faculty at Ball State University
As of March 2023, Sutton Foster is on the faculty of Ball State University as an instructor of theatre, focusing on internships.
October 2024: Divorce from Ted Griffin
In October 2024, Sutton Foster filed for divorce from Ted Griffin.
2025: Relationship with Hugh Jackman
As of summer 2025 Sutton Foster is in a relationship with actor Hugh Jackman.
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