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 highly acclaimed American actress, renowned for her Broadway performances. She has twice won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, first in 2002 for Thoroughly Modern Millie and again in 2011 for Anything Goes, a role she reprised in London, earning an Olivier Award nomination. Her extensive Broadway credits include Grease, Little Women, The Drowsy Chaperone, Shrek the Musical, and The Music Man. Foster has also starred in television, notably in the lead role of ABC Family's Bunheads (2012-2013) and the TV Land comedy-drama 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 performances.
September 18, 2006: Marriage to Christian Borle
On September 18, 2006, Sutton Foster married actor Christian Borle.
2009: Divorce from Christian Borle
In 2009, Sutton Foster and Christian Borle divorced.
January 2010: Master Class at NYU and Ball State
In January 2010, Sutton Foster began teaching a Spring Semester master class at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts and taught a week-long master class session at Ball State University.
September 2010: Continued Relationship with Ball State
In September 2010, Sutton Foster continued her relationship with Ball State by working with students in the classroom, teaching master classes, and performing workshops.
May 2012: Honorary Doctorate from Ball State University
In May 2012, Sutton Foster received an honorary doctorate from Ball State University in recognition of her career in theater, television, and music.
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 Daughter Emily
On March 5, 2017, Sutton Foster and Ted Griffin welcomed their daughter, Emily.
April 2017: Announcement of Daughter's Birth
In April 2017, Sutton Foster announced the birth of her daughter, Emily, who was born on March 5, 2017.
May 2019: Honorary Doctorate from Boston Conservatory
In May 2019, Sutton Foster received an honorary doctorate from Boston Conservatory at Berklee, which introduced a merit scholarship in her name.
2019: Crocheted Octopus Toilet Paper Cover for Hilary Duff's Wedding
In 2019, Sutton Foster crocheted an octopus toilet paper cover for Younger costar Hilary Duff's wedding.
October 2021: Publication of Memoir Hooked
In October 2021, Sutton Foster published her memoir, Hooked, where she discusses using crafts to overcome challenges.
December 2021: COVID-19 Diagnosis and Absence from The Music Man
In December 2021, Sutton Foster tested positive for COVID-19 and was forced to miss performances of The Music Man.
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: Filed for Divorce from Ted Griffin
In October 2024, Sutton Foster filed for divorce from Ted Griffin.
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