Jon M. Chu Shares First Video of Baby Daughter Who Was Born asWickedPremiered in L.A.: 'Magic Is in the Air'

Mar. 15, 2025

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“I can’t believe this happened while the movie is premiering,” Chu wrote in a message over the video. “Magic is in the air.”

“Happy Premiere Day!! Welcome to our world, you’re gonna do great. You have a lot of witches on your side 💚🫧,” he concluded.

Chu posted a video of his wife Hodges with their newborn daughter in hospital on Nov. 9.Jon M Chu/Instagram

Jon M Chu/Instagram

Their newborn daughter gripped Hodges’ finger and at one point in the video appeared to give a little yawn before putting her mouth around her mom’s hand.

During the L.A. premiere on Saturday, Nov. 9, a video was shared on the movie screen showing Chu filmed at the hospital giving a speech explaining why he couldn’t attend.

“I’m so sorry I can’t be there,” he began in the clip. “It’s November 9th. I was at the hotel across the street ready to come.”

“…I’ve waited for three years to have this moment to share a movie with you, but I’ve waited my whole life to have this moment to have a fifth child right now,” theWickeddirector continued. “Of course, this little girl knows when to show up on premiere day.”

Hodge and Chu pictured in May.Rodin Eckenroth/Getty

Rodin Eckenroth/Getty

“Anyway, I wish I could be there, but here I am,” Chu concluded as he thanked the cast, crew and fans ofWicked.

“This movie has always moved in mysterious ways,” Chu penned as he posted a photo of a black-and-green friendship bracelet that read “Defy Gravity” on a table in a hospital room.

Chu shared earlier on Nov. 9 that he had to miss the L.A. premiere of his film ‘Wicked’ after his wife went into labor.Jon M Chu/Instagram

“Today is a day I’ve been dreaming about for a long time. Two babies (a movie and a little girl) all at one time and I truly couldn’t be happier I won’t be able to be at theWickedPremiere tonight with all of you,” he continued.

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