Angelina Jolie debuts new tattoo at 2024 Tony Awards, celebrates The Outsiders nomination
Angelina Jolie and daughter Vivienne at the 77th Tony Awards in New York City on June 16, 2024. Photo: JAMIE MCCARTHY/WIREIMAGE
The 49-year-old actress and humanitarian looked stunning in a custom light-teal Atelier Versace gown, which highlighted the sparrow-like tattoo on her chest. She was joined by her daughter Vivienne, who is a producer assistant on the musical.
Jolie introduced a performance from the show's company, featuring the songs "Tulsa '67" and “Grease Got a Hold," culminating in a dance fight. In her introduction, she highlighted the universal themes of the story:
"[S. E.] Hinton wrote The Outsiders in high school, and half a century later, it still speaks to us. Society changes, but the experience of being an outsider is universal."
Jolie revealed to PEOPLE that Vivienne inspired her to take on the lead producer role after they attended the musical's world premiere. Vivienne's dedication and "tough" approach to the role have impressed her mother.
The musical adaptation of S.E. Hinton's 1967 novel explores class conflicts between the working-class greasers and the affluent Socs. It primarily follows the Curtis brothers and their friends after the death of their parents.