Pink is getting emotional as her daughter, Willow, prepares to stop touring to pursue her own dreams. The singer’s 13-year-old daughter is leaving the Pink Summer Carnival 2024 tour to follow her passion for musical theater. In a heartfelt video posted on Instagram over the weekend, Pink, 44, sits down with her firstborn to talk about her decision to branch out.
“This weekend’s shows were Willow’s last on tour before she takes time away to follow her dreams. I promised I wouldn’t cry. I DID NOT, however, promise I wouldn’t hyperventilate through our hug,” Pink captioned her post.
She added, “It’s wild to watch your children grow up and out of you, but I’m beyond proud. We all are. I’m going to miss you so much. ❤️❤️❤️.”
The video alternates between black-and-white sit-down clips of Pink and Willow and colorful, heartfelt moments between the two backstage on tour.
While sipping a glass of wine, Pink asks her daughter, “All right, I want to hear everything. You’re leaving me. Why would you ever do that?”
Willow explains that she plans to pursue her passion for musical theater, particularly excited about “Bye Bye Birdie.” Pink understands, saying she knew her daughter fell in love with theater the moment she saw her onstage in “Mamma Mia.”
“I had never seen you so big, and your energy was six times your body. It was amazing,” Pink says. “I was blown away.”
Willow says her ultimate goal is performing on Broadway.
“You have your own lane, and you want to be in it, and I love that for you,” Pink says. “And I will tell you that in this last recital, I saw a version of you that I didn’t know existed. It is really wild to watch you grow up and grow out of me.”
Willow isn’t shy about showing off her voice. She sang with her mom on the opening night of the Pink Summer Carnival 2023 tour, performing their 2021 hit, “Cover Me in Sunshine.” Pink has previously mentioned that Willow would be paid just over minimum wage while traveling with her on tour.
In addition to Willow, Pink and her husband Carey Hart, 48, are also parents to son Jameson, 7.
In May, Pink praised her firstborn’s sense of self and individual style to ET.
“Willow is her own bird. She’s amazing,” the performer said. “She just shaved her head.”
Even though it can be emotional, Pink is happy her daughter is paving her own path.
“I look around and everybody’s doing a certain thing and she’s just not,” the star told ET about her teenage daughter. “She marches to the beat of her own drum, and I’m super proud of her. She’s really talented.”
Several famous musicians have children who have pursued careers in theater. Here are a few notable examples:
- Sting: His daughter, Mickey Sumner, has had a successful career in theater as well as film and television. She has appeared in various stage productions, including roles in off-Broadway shows.
- Paul McCartney: His daughter, Mary McCartney, while primarily known for her work as a photographer and vegetarian cookbook author, has also dabbled in theater.
- Phil Collins: His daughter, Lily Collins, has made a name for herself in both film and theater. She has appeared in various productions and is well-regarded for her acting talent.
- Steven Tyler: His daughter, Liv Tyler, has had a successful career in both film and theater. She has performed in various stage productions, including a notable role in “The Philadelphia Story.”
- David Bowie: His son, Duncan Jones, is a well-known film director, though he hasn’t pursued theater specifically. However, Bowie’s influence on the arts extends to his involvement in theatrical projects like “Lazarus,” a musical inspired by his work.
- Lenny Kravitz: His daughter, Zoë Kravitz, has appeared in both film and theater. She has taken on various roles in stage productions, showcasing her versatility as an actress.
These examples illustrate the diverse paths that children of famous musicians can take within the world of theater and the performing arts.
