Alanis Morissette Brings Daughter Onstage for Adorable “Ironic” Duet
Alanis Morissette, the iconic singer-songwriter, gave her fans a heartwarming surprise during her Nashville concert on June 23rd. To celebrate her daughter Onyx’s 8th birthday, Morissette brought her on stage for a special duet of her 1995 hit song “Ironic” from the album *Jagged Little Pill*. The touching moment was captured and shared widely, showcasing the bond between mother and daughter.
Morissette, 50, took to Instagram the following day to share her joy and pride. She posted a photo of the performance with a heartfelt caption: “Birthday angel girl moment 💫✨ singing ironic together 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🎂🥹🥹🥹. I love you so much Onyx, you are my dream daughter ❤️❤️🩷🩷 #8 #happybirthday #nashville #i❤️younashville ✨✨✨.” The post quickly garnered attention, with fans and followers flooding the comments section with messages of admiration and support.
A video posted by Consequence Daily on Instagram showed the duo standing center-stage, belting out the iconic chorus. At one point, Morissette handed the spotlight entirely to Onyx, putting down her microphone and letting her daughter shine. The proud moment was further amplified by the presence of Morissette’s husband, Souleye, who danced with their 4-year-old son, Winter, on his shoulders. The couple also shares a 13-year-old son, Ever.
Fans were quick to express their delight over the adorable performance. One fan commented, “There’s NO WAY to watch this without a big smile on your face ❤️ beyond cute!” Another added, “This is the BEST!! @alanis you and ONYX are AMAZING ❤️.” Souleye, whose real name is Mario John Treadway, also shared his emotions, simply writing, “My heart 🫠 🤯 🙏.”
Morissette and Souleye’s love story began in 2009, and they tied the knot at their Los Angeles home the following year. Their family grew with the arrival of Ever in December 2010, followed by Onyx in June 2016, and Winter in August 2019. Morissette has always been open about her love for motherhood and her unique approach to parenting.
In a May 2020 interview with Health magazine, where she posed for the cover while breastfeeding Winter, Morissette spoke about her deep appreciation for mothers. “I love moms so much. If I talk about it too much, I’ll start crying,” she admitted. “I just think moms are so selfless day in and day out — women are just killing it all the time.”
Morissette has faced some criticism for her parenting methods over the years, but she remains steadfast in her beliefs. She has chosen to homeschool her children through a method known as “unschooling,” which she describes as “child-led education.” She explained to Health, “So if there’s some agenda like, ‘Let’s play with these magnet tiles,’ and my daughter is like, ‘F–k those tiles. I want to put glitter on that thing and cut the tree,’ boom — we do that. I basically get inside their eyeballs. I’m constantly watching their eyes and what they’re pulled toward, and then we do the deep dive.”
Morissette also shared an amusing anecdote about Onyx’s unique way of addressing her. During an October 2022 episode of Audacy’s “Gary Bryan Morning Show,” she revealed, “My daughter has taken to calling me by my full name because she notices that no one uses my full name when we’re in personal environments. So instead of saying ‘mom,’ she’ll say, ‘Alanis Morissette.’”
The “You Oughta Know” singer added that her children are big fans of her music, which likely contributed to Onyx’s confidence during their duet. “They do [listen], even when I’m like ‘shut that off!’” Morissette said. “They’re so sweet.”
The Nashville concert was a memorable event not just for the audience but for the Morissette family as well. Onyx’s performance was met with thunderous applause, and the joy on her face was evident. It was a moment that highlighted the special bond between mother and daughter and showcased Onyx’s budding talent.
As the concert wrapped up, Morissette’s fans were left with a lasting impression of the singer’s dedication to her family and her ability to create unforgettable moments both on and off the stage. The duet was a beautiful reminder of the power of music to bring people together and create lasting memories.
Source: Consequence Daily, Health, Audacy’s “Gary Bryan Morning Show”
