Angelina Jolie shares insights into her close relationship with her 15-year-old daughter, Vivienne. Their bond deepened while collaborating on Vivienne’s favorite Broadway musical, The Outsiders. As a producer’s assistant, Vivienne showcased her passion for theater, enriching their mother-daughter connection.
Angelina Jolie: The Oscar Winner Shares Insights into Their Mother-Daughter Relationship
In a recent interview with Deadline, Angelina Jolie, the acclaimed actress and producer, revealed her close relationship with her 15-year-old daughter, Vivienne. The mother-daughter duo has been collaborating on Vivienne’s Broadway musical, The Outsiders, which has garnered 12 Tony Award nominations.
How Their Involvement in “The Outsiders” Began
Angelina Jolie revealed that her daughter’s love for theater sparked their involvement in the stage production. “My daughter Viv loves theater,” she explained. “She appreciates all theater, but she certainly knows what she feels close to and what she responds to.”
Vivienne attended multiple performances of “The Outsiders” at La Jolla Playhouse and couldn’t stop raving about the show to her mother. “She went to see ‘The Outsiders’ at La Jolla about five times and was telling me about it,” Angelina Jolie shared. “I had read the book and seen the film years ago.”
However, witnessing the material’s profound impact on her daughter at this stage of her life was a unique experience for Angelina Jolie. “It was a very different experience to understand how this is having a significant effect on her as a young person right now, and she’s communicating something to me,” the actress explained, highlighting the power of the material.
Vivienne’s Role as a Producer Assistant
Angelina Jolie expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to witness the entire creative process behind the show over the past year. Vivienne, too, immersed herself in the production, taking on the role of a producer assistant.
According to Dan Tamore, the director of The Outsiders, Vivienne has an incredible eye for theater. Her involvement in the production allowed Angelina Jolie to learn more about her daughter’s passion and capabilities.
Rare Red Carpet Appearance
Recently, Angelina Jolie and Vivienne made a rare red carpet appearance together at the opening of “Reefer Madness: The Musical” in Los Angeles on May 30th, alongside Kristen Bell.
This public outing coincided with reports from multiple outlets suggesting that Vivienne has dropped the “Pitt” from her name in the play’s billing, appearing as “Vivienne Angelina Jolie.”
Co-Parenting After Separation
Angelina Jolie and her former husband, Brad Pitt, separated in 2016 but continue to share custody of their six children: Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Vivienne and Knox.
Through their collaboration on “The Outsiders,” Jolie has gained a deeper appreciation for her daughter’s talents and passions, fostering a strong mother-daughter bond that transcends the challenges of their personal lives.
