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Chu's Double Celebration
Director Jon M. Chu welcomed his fifth child on the same day as the Los Angeles premiere of his film "Wicked."
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- How did Jon M. Chu share news of the birth on social media?
- Chu missed the premiere to be with his wife during the birth, sharing updates on Instagram including a photo of a "defy gravity" bracelet and videos of his wife and newborn.
- How many children do Jon M. Chu and Kristin Hodge now have?
- Chu's newborn daughter is his "third kid during 'Wicked'," as he jokingly mentioned previously. He has four other children with his wife.
- Who were some of the notable attendees at the "Wicked" premiere?
- The "Wicked" premiere was attended by the film's stars, including Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, and Michelle Yeoh, who all wore themed outfits.
- What major event coincided with the birth of Jon M. Chu's daughter?
- Jon M. Chu and his wife Kristin Hodge welcomed their fifth child, a daughter, on November 9th, 2024, the same day as the Los Angeles premiere of Chu's film "Wicked."
- What was a memorable moment captured on Jon M. Chu's Instagram stories?
- In addition to the premiere and birth announcement, Chu shared several Instagram stories documenting the event including one where Ariana Grande's brother Frankie Grande urged Hodge to push.