Angelina Jolie is nurturing her daughter Vivienne Jolie-Pitt’s passion for the arts.
As the actress gears up to produce the forthcoming Broadway musical adaptation of “The Outsiders,” she has brought on board a special collaborator for the project – her 15-year-old daughter.
“Viv reminds me of my mother in that she isn’t focused on being the center of attention but on being a support to other creatives,” Angelina stated in a release to E! News, drawing a parallel to her late mother, Marcheline Bertrand. “She’s very thoughtful and serious about theatre and is working hard to better understand how to contribute.”
This venture resonates with Angelina on a personal level, as she has shared theater experiences with Vivienne from her early years. The duo notably attended a performance of “The Outsiders” musical adaptation at the La Jolla Playhouse earlier this year.
“I feel very fortunate to be a part of this special production,” Angelina commented in a statement to Deadline. “I studied at the Lee Strasberg Institute where I realized my first love, as a performer, was the theatre. I had not found a way back until now. I hope to be able to contribute while continuing to learn from this amazing team, who I have been working with since my daughter brought me to see the show at La Jolla Playhouse.”
Following an encounter with S.E. Hinton, the author of “The Outsiders,” Angelina was inspired to join the production as a producer.
“Angelina is excited about this new venture,” shared a source close to the acclaimed actress. “She believes this is a musical for all ages, but it particularly resonates with young people. So she wants to ensure the team is listening and working with young people every step of the way, and that their voices are at the forefront of bringing this production to life on Broadway.”
In addition to Vivienne, Angelina shares five other children with ex Brad Pitt: Maddox, 22; Pax, 19; Zahara, 18; Shiloh, 17; and Knox, 15. While Angelina frequently maintains her family’s privacy, the Oscar winner was accompanied by her eldest child to a state dinner at the White House in April.
Moreover, in the past year, Angelina also welcomed another milestone as Zahara began her journey as a student at Spelman College.
“Zahara with her Spelman sisters!” the 48-year-old shared on Instagram last July. “Congratulations to all new students starting this year. A very special place and an honor to have a family member as a new Spelman girl.”
