At a Glance
- Toni Collette brought 18-year-old daughter Sage Florence Galafassi to the Juror #2 premiere on October 27, 2024 in Hollywood
- The actress has raised both Sage and 14-year-old son Arlo outside the spotlight while traveling the world for film shoots
- Collette wants her kids to “follow your joy” rather than society’s rules
- Why it matters: Shows how the Oscar-nominated star balances global career with hands-on parenting across two continents
Toni Collette stepped onto the Juror #2 carpet with her teenage daughter beside her-a rare public outing for the fiercely private family.
Mother-Daughter Debut
The October 27, 2024 premiere marked Sage’s first major red-carpet appearance. Collette later posted:
> “The best part about it was sharing it all with my darling daughter, Sage.”
The 18-year-old was born January 9, 2008, and her name was chosen long before delivery. Collette told PEOPLE:
> “I named my daughter Sage because I felt like she was already teaching me in the womb.”
Life on the Move
Collette and ex-husband Dave Galafassi (married 2003-2022) have taken Sage and son Arlo Robert (born April 22, 2011) everywhere from Australia to Italy. The siblings attend a progressive school that accommodates their globe-trotting schedule.
- Australia remains home base
- Italy shoot for Mafia Mamma produced Arlo’s “best day” on a boat to Ponza
- Disneyland trip documented in 2023
Parenting Philosophy
Collette’s core message to both kids:
> “First follow your joy and just follow what you are passionate about.”
She wants them to ignore societal pressure and trust their instincts.
Key Takeaways
- Sage’s red-carpet appearance signals a gentle introduction to public life
- Collette prioritizes family travel over traditional schooling
- Arlo’s favorite memories come from on-location shoots
- The Oscar nominee credits motherhood with making her “a better person”
With Juror #2 behind her, Collette continues filming worldwide-kids and passport always within reach.
