Pink’s ‘Hopeless War’ Duet With Daughter Willow Sage Hart Has Fans in Awe
Pink and her 14-year-old daughter Willow Sage Hart delivered a powerful duet during Pink’s guest hosting stint on the Kelly Clarkson Show, drawing an outpouring of praise from fans and fellow celebrities alike.
The pop superstar kicked off a weeklong run as guest host on the Kelly Clarkson Show starting March 2, and she brought Willow along for what became the episode’s standout moment.
The two performed a duet of “Hopeless War” from The Outsiders musical during the show’s “Cameo-oke” segment — a spin-off of host Kelly Clarkson’s popular “Kellyoke” feature, used when Clarkson is not present.
The performance showcased both mother and daughter’s vocal talents, and the reaction was swift. A video shared by the show on Instagram drew a flood of comments from recognizable names.
Celebrity Praise Poured In
“Like mother like daughter,” wrote Rita Ora.
“I’m speechless,” added Carnie Wilson, co-founder of the pop group Wilson Phillips.
“That’s my girl,” Broadway star Shoshana Bean wrote.
Sheryl Crow’s response was especially effusive: “Good. Heavens. To. Mergatroyd!! This was astoundingly incredibly gorgeous!!! I feel a mama pride and she is not even mine! Pink, yall are amazing!!”
Emma Pittman, who stars as Cherry Valance in The Outsiders on Broadway, also weighed in: “Hey so this is iconic ?? always in awe of [Pink’s] vocals, but more recently obsessed with her heart. GOO WILLOW GO!!!!,” she commented.
The official Instagram account for The Outsiders play commented “Amazing!” alongside four yellow heart emojis.
The volume and warmth of the reactions from fellow artists underscored how impressive the performance was — not only as a musical moment, but as a display of the bond between a mother and daughter sharing the stage.
Broadway Trivia Turned Into a Family Face-Off
The duet wasn’t the only highlight. Pink and Willow also took part in a Broadway trivia game called “I Have to Know If You Know This Show!”
The game pitted mother against daughter. Bean and Willow matched up against Glee alum Darren Criss and Pink, answering questions about shows like Grease, Wicked and Hadestown.
Willow and Bean won — proving the younger Hart has deep knowledge of the Broadway world to go along with her vocal abilities.
The episode also included interviews with Bean and Criss, rounding out a packed debut for Pink’s hosting week.
A Mother-Daughter Act With a Growing Track Record
The March 2 appearance was far from the first time Willow and Pink have performed together.
They released a song, “Cover Me In Sunshine,” in 2021 and performed it while suspended in the air at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards.
Since then, Willow has continued stepping into the spotlight alongside her famous mom.
She has performed at Pink’s “Trustfall” tour in 2023, the Democratic National Convention, Pink’s “Summer Carnival” tour in 2024 and Hugh Jackman’s concert at Radio Music City Hall in 2025.
Each appearance has added to Willow’s growing stage presence and public profile, drawing attention to her own talent as a performer.
Pink has been open about her daughter’s ambitions, which extend far beyond music.
“She’s got a voice, man. She’s a little bird,” Pink told People in 2024. “She wants to do Broadway and then be a trauma surgeon.”
Willow is the elder of two children Pink shares with husband Carey Hart. Pink also shares a 9-year-old son, Jameson Moon Hart, with her husband, whom she has been married to since 2006, according to People.
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