Jon Voight, at the age of 85, expresses immense pride in his daughter, Angelina Jolie, and granddaughter, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, for their success at the 2024 Tony Awards with the musical they co-produced, The Outsiders. The actor spoke to TMZ about his daughter’s encouragement of Vivienne to pursue her dreams and the success of the musical, which won four awards including Best Musical and had been nominated in 12 categories at the Tonys. Voight recounted how Jolie informed him of her production of the Broadway version of the musical, with Vivienne playing a key role in getting her mother involved.
Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, at the age of 15, is credited as an assistant and co-producer on the Broadway version of The Outsiders, which opened in April. Voight expressed his belief that his talented granddaughter could potentially have a successful career in producing, as she received praise from the directors of the musical for her eye for detail and talent. Jolie, who shares Vivienne with ex-husband Brad Pitt, has also praised her daughter’s dedication and focus on contributing to the creative process rather than seeking attention for herself.
Jolie has spoken about Vivienne’s resemblance to her late mother, Marcheline Bertrand, in terms of her dedication and focus on supporting other creatives in the theater. Vivienne has been commended for her serious approach and hard work towards understanding the theatrical production process, with Jolie noting her daughter’s commitment and toughness in her role as an assistant. Vivienne’s name is listed as “Vivienne Jolie” in the playbill for The Outsiders, rather than using the hyphenated last name of “Jolie-Pitt” that she shares with her siblings.
The success of The Outsiders on Broadway is attributed to Vivienne’s introduction of the musical to her mother during its run at the La Jolla Playhouse. Voight highlighted the positive impact that Vivienne had on Jolie’s decision to produce the Broadway version, stating that the teenager’s enthusiasm and insight played a significant role in getting her mother interested in the project. Jolie’s involvement in the production of The Outsiders has been praised by Voight, who appreciates his daughter’s support for her children’s ambitions and talents.
Overall, Jon Voight is extremely proud of his daughter Angelina Jolie and granddaughter Vivienne Jolie-Pitt for their achievements in producing the hit musical The Outsiders on Broadway. Both Jolie and Vivienne have been recognized for their dedication, talent, and hard work in the theater world, with Jolie’s supportive nature and Vivienne’s keen eye for detail being instrumental in the success of the production. As a loving father and grandfather, Voight continues to support and celebrate the accomplishments of his family members in their respective endeavors.
