Pink Hosts 79th Tony Awards, Highlights Daughter's Dream

Singer Pink made her debut as host of the 79th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night, celebrating her family and spotlighting her teenage daughter’s theatrical dreams during the ceremony at New York City's Radio City Music Hall. In her opening monologue, she humorously ceded the title of Broadway’s biggest fan to her 15-year-old daughter, Willow Sage Hart.

Opening the show, the 46-year-old musician told the audience, "Tonight, I am here as Broadway’s biggest fan," before adding, "well, second biggest next to my daughter, Willow." Her family, including husband Carey Hart, their son Jameson, and Pink’s mother, Judith Moore, joined her for a red carpet appearance before the event. Willow, an aspiring musical theater performer, wore a couture gown with embroidered details for the occasion.

Pink has spoken frequently in recent weeks about the family's relocation to New York City to support Willow's career ambitions. She stated that Willow, who recently turned 15, is "musical theater obsessed." The singer explained she sought her daughter's permission before accepting the hosting role, joking that her daughter's excitement about attending the awards was a deciding factor.