Sutton Foster Celebrates 50th Birthday with Heartfelt Beach Selfie

NEW YORK, NY — Sutton Foster, the celebrated actress and two-time Tony Award winner, marked her 50th birthday on March 18 with a poignant social media post that embraced her natural beauty. In a self-portrait taken on a beach, Foster proudly showcased her makeup-free face and casual attire, captioning the image with a cheerful message: ‘Oh hey 50.’

The stunning selfie featured the brunette actress wearing a laid-back gray sweatshirt and her hair styled straight with a middle part. Behind her, the serene backdrop displayed a picturesque pastel sunset and rolling ocean waves, evoking a sense of celebration and tranquility.

Foster’s milestone birthday caught the attention of her diverse fan base, which includes 757,000 followers on Instagram, many of whom were eager to celebrate with her virtually. While she opted to turn off comments for the post, fellow celebrities such as Ariana Grande and Mandy Moore expressed their admiration through likes.

This year is particularly promising for Foster, as she has recently landed the lead role of the late country music icon Loretta Lynn in the Broadway musical adaptation of ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter.’ The production, currently in development, is expected to spotlight Lynn’s remarkable music career and personal journey.

Additionally, it was announced that Foster will narrate a new series of audiobooks based on the classic character ‘Pippi Longstocking.’ This series, to be published by Listening Library, is a tribute to the late author Astrid Lindgren, coinciding with what would have been Lindgren’s 80th birthday.

Foster’s personal life has also been in the spotlight following her recent separation from husband Ted Griffin. The couple shares a daughter, Emily, who is seven years old. Ties with her co-star Hugh Jackman have led to speculation about a romantic relationship after they were first spotted together publicly in January. Sources report that the two are ‘madly in love’ and have been spending significant time together, igniting public interest in their connection.

During New York Fashion Week last September, Foster again turned heads with her fashionable appearances. At the Michael Kors show for the Spring/Summer 2025 season, she donned a chic monochromatic navy ensemble that included a knit turtleneck dress, brown leather boots, and a matching purse. In a different event earlier this year, she attended an opening night show for Jackman’s ‘From New York, With Love’ at Radio City Music Hall, where she wore an elegant black sequined gown paired with a stylish oversized blazer.

As Sutton Foster enters her 50s, she appears poised for continued success in both her professional endeavors and personal life, alongside her rejuvenating embrace of natural beauty.