Sing 2, the much-awaited follow-up to the incredibly popular animated musical-comedy, is set to make its debut in the United States on December 22. With the promotional campaign in full swing, two of the film’s stars, Bono and Scarlett Johansson, made an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, broadcast on Tuesday, December 14. Recognizing that the first movie resonated deeply with kids, DeGeneres was curious to delve into the personal lives of Bono and Johansson, specifically regarding their families and children.
Bono, the 61-year-old musician, and Scarlett Johansson, the 37-year-old actress, joined forces to promote their upcoming animated comedy-musical Sing 2. They made an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show where they discussed various topics. Johansson opened up about her 4-and-a-half-month-old son, Cosmo, and whether he gets along with his seven-year-old sister, Rose. The actress revealed that Rose is pretty neutral about her baby brother, which she considers a good thing. She humorously imitated how Rose would greet Cosmo quickly and then proceed to talk about her day nonstop. Reflecting on her daughter’s age, Johansson described being seven as a psychedelic experience and reminisced about her own hazy memories from that time. DeGeneres joined in the conversation by confessing that she couldn’t remember being seven herself, and playfully remarked on her difficulty in recalling recent events, jokingly claiming to forget what she did just yesterday.
All about the children: As the initial film garnered immense popularity among kids, DeGeneres expressed her curiosity in exploring the family lives and children of both Bono and Johansson. When inquired about his kids, Bono (real name Paul David Hewson) enthusiastically shared details about his 20-year-old son named John Hewson. Revealing his proud fatherhood, the U2 lead singer confessed that his son possesses great leadership qualities within the family, and also mentioned that John only has one leg and is currently pursuing higher education at college. Continuing to talk about his children, Bono then shifted the spotlight to his 22-year-old son Elijah, who has a penchant for globetrotting whenever he can. Elijah’s passion lies in music, as he is a part of a band called Inhaler, which Ellen commended as an excellent group. Bono beamed with pride as he disclosed Elijah’s aim to conquer the pop charts with rock and roll, even gesturing a victorious fist pump into the air.
Proud parents: Johansson recently shared some adorable stories about her 4-and-a-half-month-old son, Cosmo, and how he is getting along with his seven-year-old sister, Rose. Bono, on the other hand, couldn’t contain his pride when talking about his 22-year-old son Elijah and his successful rock band, Inhaler. During the conversation, the renowned Elevation star couldn’t help but mention the accomplishments of his daughters Eve, 30, in the acting industry and Jordan, 32, who he believes has the potential to one day ‘run the United Nations.’ As the topic shifted to marriage, Johansson, who has been married to Saturday Night Live star Colin Jost for a year, expressed her admiration for Bono and his wife Ali Hewson, who will be celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary next August. ‘Just the thought of knowing someone intimately for that long is mind-boggling,’ Johansson exclaimed. Curious about long-term relationships, Johansson asked Bono, ‘Do you still discover new things about each other?’ Bono responded, praising his wife in a mysterious yet complimentary manner. ‘She’s a captivating enigma,’ the Beautiful Day singer revealed, and both Johansson and DeGeneres couldn’t help but appreciate his sentiment. ‘There’s still so much to unravel about her. Yes, we continue to learn more and more about each other, and most of it is wonderful.’ In this casual conversation, proud parents shared heartwarming tales about their children’s achievements and marveled at the mysteries and joys of long-lasting relationships.
Coming up on their 40th wedding anniversary next August, Bono and his wife Ali Hewson are admired by the two-time Oscar-nominated actress. Discussing their long-lasting marriage, the Beautiful Day singer described his wife as a mysterious figure, emphasizing the importance of maintaining an element of mystery in a relationship. During the conversation, Scarlett and Bono also opened up about their involvement in the upcoming film, Sing 2. Scarlett voices the character of Ash, a teenage porcupine punk rocker, while Bono joins the cast as Clay Calloway, an aged lion who was once a rock star legend. In a delightful collaboration, the two stars share vocal duties in the movie, performing a cover of U2’s beloved hit, “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For.” This performance left a lasting impression on the members of U2, leaving Scarlett feeling fulfilled in her career. Notably, Bono revealed that his daughter, Eve, played a significant role in coaching him for his first acting role. The interviews can be viewed in their entirety on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, airing on Tuesday, December 14. As excitement builds, Sing 2 is set to debut in theaters in the United States on December 22, 2021.
Don’t miss out on the upcoming episode! The dynamic duo from Sing 2, set to hit theaters on December 22 in the United States, also delve into their experience of singing collaboratively for this delightful film. Make sure to tune in on Tuesday, December 14 to catch the entire interview on the show.