Andrew McCarthy Shares Sweet Prom Moment With Daughter Willow in Rare Photo

Actor Andrew McCarthy, best known for his role in the 1986 classic “Pretty in Pink” and as a familiar face in Hallmark’s Christmas films, offered fans a rare glimpse into his personal life this week by sharing a heartfelt prom night moment with his daughter, Willow.

The Heartwarming Snapshot

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The 18-year-old Broadway performer attended her senior prom looking radiant in a high-neck, floor-length blue gown, accessorized with a matching shawl and a white corsage. McCarthy, casually dressed in jeans and a gray button-down, proudly posed beside his daughter in the family’s kitchen.

Sharing the image on both his Facebook and Instagram accounts, the actor joked, “My daughter Willow went to her prom tonight. She did not wear pink.” The caption was a playful reference to his beloved 1986 film, where he played the role of popular heartthrob Blane McDonough.

Fans flooded the post with well-wishes and compliments, celebrating both Willow’s style and the sweet father-daughter bond. McCarthy later reshared the photo on his Instagram Stories with the caption, “Prom night, no pink,” adding another humorous nod to his iconic movie past.

A Look at the McCarthy Family and Willow’s Rising Career

Andrew McCarthy is a proud father of three: sons Sam and Rowan, and daughter Willow. While Rowan appears to shy away from the spotlight, Sam and Willow have clearly inherited their father’s passion for acting.

His oldest son, Sam, 23, is a working actor, best known for playing Charlie in the Netflix series “Dead to Me.” Sam has also appeared in projects like “Goosebumps” and “Condor,” telling Flaunt magazine, “As I got older, I felt like I was drawn to acting, and would talk about being an actor ‘someday.’”

Willow, following in her father’s footsteps, has already made a name for herself on Broadway. In 2013, she took on the lead role of Matilda Wormwood in “Matilda: The Musical,” and later performed in productions of “1984” and “The Ferryman.” Most recently, she reunited with fellow former Matildas for a special “Matildapalooza” concert at New York City’s 54 Below, where they performed favorite Broadway numbers.

McCarthy shares Willow and Rowan, 11, with his wife, Dolores Rice. His son Sam is from his previous marriage to Carol Schneider. The actor’s social media posts are rare windows into his family life, and fans were especially delighted to see the proud father celebrate this milestone moment with Willow.