Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster have drawn online criticism following a duet performance at a benefit gala for the Ogunquit Playhouse in Maine. The musical theater stars performed "A Million Dreams" from Jackman's 2017 film, "The Greatest Showman," with their on-stage chemistry drawing mixed reactions from viewers.
During the performance, Jackman and Foster, who previously starred together in the Broadway revival of "The Music Man" before their relationship became romantic, repeatedly locked eyes as they sang. Jackman, 57, wore a white dress shirt and black pants, while Foster, 51, appeared in a yellow sequined gown.
However, the sentimental performance did not resonate with all audience members, with some taking to social media to express their disapproval. Comments described the duet as "cringey," "hard to watch," and "too much cheese." Others criticized their vocal performances, with one user stating, "Dreadful! So off-key, both dire."
The performance comes amid reports that the couple are facing challenges balancing their demanding careers with their relationship. An insider told Woman's Day that the pair have been struggling to find quality time together due to Jackman's "full slate of work commitments" and Foster's own career and responsibilities as a mother to her nine-year-old daughter, Emily Dale.