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Pink Shares the Emotional Advice She Gave Daughter Willow Ahead of 15th Birthday
Though Pink will not take home a single trophy from the 2026 Tony Awards, she's fairly certain she'll walk away from helming the June 7 ceremony feeling like a winner.
And since she won't be making any acceptance speeches, the musician took the time to thank some key VIPs before she took the stage at Rockefeller Center's Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
There's her mom Judith Moore. They "had a rough go" with while growing up in Doylestown, Penn., Pink acknowledged in her exclusive interview with E! News. But as an adult, the "So What" singer (born: Alecia Moore) maintains a strong appreciation for how the ER nurse would save up for Broadway tickets.
"It was my favorite night with my mom every year," the 46-year-old explained to USA Today of their trips to see Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables and La Cage aux Folles. "I just love theater and live performance. It definitely shaped what I do as Pink."
So, the three-time Grammy winner made sure to score her mother a ticket for the event honoring the year's most memorable theater performances.
"She's so excited and this is all because of her," Pink noted to E! News. And now that she's watching her and husband Carey Hart's 15-year-old daughter Willow take center stage, "I can give that to my mom and be like, 'You did this,'" Pink explained, "and it just makes me want to cry talking about it. It's going to be a beautiful night."
Naturally, her musically inclined offspring will take on a lead role, attending alongside little brother Jameson, 9, who will be looking dapper in a white tux.
"I'm excited that Willow is getting to help me through it all," noted Pink, "and it's just really fun."
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Because the teenager is why the whole fam decamped from their Southern California winery for new city digs.
"We actually moved here because I am an amazing mom," Pink explained in March, clocking in for her current side hustle as guest host of The Kelly Clarkson Show. "And also so Willow could study theater and experience more Broadway."
Honestly, just a little bit of a reason was enough to convince Pink to help her eldest achieve her Great White Way dreams.
"She has followed me around the world her whole life, on and off tour," Pink recently acknowledged on CBS Mornings. "And I told her, it's your turn. We'll follow you. And that's what we do for our kids, we show up if we can."
And if you ask her, Willow's been f--kin' perfect.
"She's doing the damn thing," the musician raved to E!. "She's in cabarets for charity, she's in workshops, she just did Carrie the musical—which was dark. She's killing it. It's fun to watch."
Pink's one complaint is that means she has less time to duet.
Though the duo teamed up to perform a cover of "Hopeless War" from The Outsiders musical during the talk show's Kelly-oke segment, joked Pink, "She is now finally at the age where she would like to do her own thing, which I think is boring."
And this summer she may truly be flying solo at co-ed sleepaway camp while Jameson will learn CPR "and how to get out of a riptide, which I think is a life skill" at Junior Lifeguards training.
But while Willow is purportedly old enough to summer solo ("I did sign her up, but maybe we're still talking about it," Pink cracked of her hesitance), she'll never outgrow advice from Mom.
And with some three decade and nine studio albums under her aerial harness, noted Pink of her guidance, "I'm very transparent with my daughter."
Most importantly, stressed Pink, you've gotta get up and try, try, try.
"I just told her she just has to work hard and be a good person," noted the star, "and show up and be a good teammate."
That last bit Pink has been demonstrating since a 14-month-old Willow tagged along for her 2013 The Truth About Love shows.
"She's grown up on my tours," Pink explained. "And the picture might be mine on the poster, but I'm nothing without my team, and that's from carpenters to lighting to dancers to sound, like it's a real team effort."
Such is how the Hart fam operates.
"We came here for Willow, but Jameson is thriving as well," Pink stressed. "And I'm doing all kinds of cool stuff, and it's fun. I'm a touring artist, all I do is tour. Now I'm like, no, I don't. I host Kelly Clarkson, and I talk to people about their problems. It’s great."
So what? She's still a rock star. But most importantly, as evidenced in these sweet family pics, she's Mom.
—Reporting by Nikaline McCarley
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Family Night Out
Pink, who earned the Icon Award at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards, walked the red carpet with her and husband Carey Hart's kids Willow and Jameson.
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Head-Turning Performance
The singer and her daughter Willow stole the show at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards with their head-turning performance.
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Dynamic Duo
Pink's daughter joined her onstage at the star-studded ceremony.
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Mom's Mini-Me
The mother-daughter duo shared a heartwarming moment together onstage at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards.
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Talent Runs in the Family
The family that does acrobatics together...
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Proud Mom
The "Raise Your Glass" singer looked in awe of her daughter, as she shows off her acrobatic skills.
Backstage Puzzle
Pink's daughter Willow was all about solving a giant puzzle backstage.
Meditation Moment
Pink took time to mediate with her kids. She wrote on Instagram, "Family Portrait #toofunnynottoshare #mylife #worthit #familyband"
Quiet Time
Willow and her dad Carey shared a sweet cuddle while on the road.
Forklift Fun
The performer and her son Jameson took the driver's seat of a forklift backstage.
Family Affair
The Pennsylvania native took a break on tour to explore Italy with her family.
Remembering Together
On Instagram, Pink responded after being criticized for letting her kids run at Holocaust Memorial. She wrote, "Berlin, I love you. #holocaustmemorial #panamarestaurant #cocktailclasses #history #herstory #worldtour and for all of the comments; these two children are in actuality Jewish, as am I and the entirety of my mothers family. The very person who constructed this believed in children being children, and to me this is a celebration of life after death. Please keep your hatred and judgment to yourselves."
Zoo Adventure
The "So What" singer bonded with her son at the Hamburg Zoo before taking stage for her Beautiful Trauma tour in the German city.
Overseas Exploration
Pink took a moment to celebrate America's Independence day while traveling in Germany. She wrote on Instagram, "Happy 4th of July. May we all find independence wherever we are. #freedomandlove #wishesforall #universal #love #germany"
Road Crew
Like mother, like daughter. Pink shared this sweet photo on Instagram of her and her daughter carrying musical instruments backstage with the caption, "The family that trumpets together...."
Meeting Sea Life
Pink clapped back when fans criticized her for posting a photo of her son without a diaper. She wrote, "There's something seriously wrong with a lot of you out there. Going off about my baby's penis? About circumcision??? Are you for real? As any normal mother at the beach, I didn't even notice he took off his swim diaper. I deleted it because you're all fucking disgusting. And now I'm turning off my comments and shaking my head at the state of social media and keyboard warriors, And the negativity that you bring to other people's lives. There is something seriously wrong with a lot of you out there. Smfh. Here's a picture of the pelican we obviously caught and abused for hours before dangling baby penis in its face."
Yacht Vibes
Pink spent the day with her children on a yacht and simply captioned the photo with a heart emoji.
100th Show
"We celebrated our 100th show of the tour tonight in San Antonio with one of the best crowds ever. What a night," Pink captioned this celebratory post. "I'm holding Willows ears so I can say how I really feel about it."
Say Cheese
"Art night in Shreveport #tourlife #dreamcatchers #travelinfamilyband," the proud mama captioned the snapshot.
Best Buds
Carey and Jameson enjoy some quality time backstage.
Oklahoma City Memorial
Pink and Willow visited the Oklahoma City Memorial to honor those affected by 1995's Oklahoma City bombing.
Seeing the Sights
Pink shared on Instagram, "Truck stops in Texas. Don't ask, just do it."
Boo!
The pop star took her son to a cemetery in Lafayette.
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"Shooting the S--t"
"Shooting the s--t before the first show #thankyoueveryoneforyouramazingenergytonight," Pink wrote on Instagram, alongside this photo of her and kids before taking the stage in Phoenix for her first Beautiful Trauma world tour.
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Beep Beep
Pink's son sat inside a Mitsubishi forklift truck backstage.
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"Road Life Parent Fail"
"Road life parent fail. Hotel room Bmx session," Carey wrote.
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Get This Party Started
Pink's son Jameson wore a pair of Baby Banz noise-cancelling headphones as he and his dad watched the singer perform.
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Play Time
Willow and Jameson enjoyed some time in a rec room.
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Fun in the Sun
"Thanks Tampa," Pink wrote on Instagram. "Who's ready for the show tonight?!"
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Boss Baby
Pink's son is truly the boss.
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