Hayden Christensen and Daughter’s Sweet Cubs Duet Gets Interrupted by a Fighter Jet Flyover
Riley Carter here—just another millennial navigating the chaos of adulting with one foot in nostalgia and the other in questionable life choices. So, yeah, Hayden Christensen and his 10-year-old daughter Briar Rose did something unexpectedly wholesome at Wrigley Field, and honestly? It was the kind of moment that made you pause mid-scroll to wonder if this is what “family” looks like when it’s not being weaponized for drama.
On August 15, the Star Wars alum stepped into the spotlight—not as Anakin Skywalker, but as Dad. Sporting a custom Cubs jersey with the number 66 (a nod to Order 66, because of course), Christensen took the mound to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. The crowd went wild, not just for the Star Wars reference, but for the sheer rarity of seeing him outside of a sci-fi franchise or a quiet family dinner. Then came the real show: the seventh-inning stretch, where he and Briar Rose launched into a duet of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame.”
“Alright Cubs fans,” Christensen said into the mic, grinning at his daughter before cueing her with a playful “Let me hear you!” They started strong—sweet, slightly off-key, full of dad-dance energy—until suddenly, a fighter jet tore through the sky above Wrigley. The roar wasn’t part of the script. It wasn’t even a joke. The MLB later captioned a video of the moment on X: “Hayden Christensen and his daughter sang ‘Take Me Out to the Ballgame’ at the Cubs game, and had their own special (unplanned) flyover.”
For a split second, both Christensen and Briar froze—then burst into giggles. The audience joined in, singing along over the jet’s thunderous wake. It wasn’t a flawless performance, but it was real. And somehow, that made it better. In an age where every celebrity moment feels curated, this felt like a glitch in the matrix—a genuine, unscripted human beat.
Briar Rose, who shares a co-parenting relationship with Rachel Bilson since their 2019 split, continues to be a quiet force in their lives. Bilson recently opened up to People about how proud she is of her daughter: “She is kind and that’s the best thing that you can hear or want for your kid.” She even paid tribute to Christensen via Instagram, donning a Darth Vader mask and quoting iconic lines—complete with a cheeky caption: “Are you even a mom if you’ve never done this?”
It’s rare to see exes not just coexist, but actually *celebrate* each other’s roles in their kids’ lives. And while the idea of a Christensen-Bilson reunion is laughable (and probably not happening), their parenting partnership is quietly becoming a model for post-breakup grace. Not all love stories end in flames—they sometimes evolve into something quieter, sweeter, and way more sustainable.
Still, let’s be real: the fact that a fighter jet interrupted a father-daughter duet at a baseball game is peak chaotic charm. It’s not just entertainment—it’s a reminder that joy doesn’t need perfection. Sometimes, it needs a little noise.
Anyway, that’s the deal. Do with it what you will.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News, People Magazine, MLB, X (formerly Twitter)
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