Australian singer-songwriter Missy Higgins has offered fans a charming and relatable peek into her life as a mother, revealing she would go to great lengths to support her daughter's creative ambitions. In a lighthearted social media post, Higgins demonstrated this by allowing her seven-year-old daughter, Luna, to take complete stylistic control over a recent video.
A Budding Hair Stylist Takes Charge
In a video shared on Thursday, Higgins can be seen chatting with her daughter, Luna, who remains off-camera but is clearly heard directing the action. Under Luna's firm guidance, Higgins addresses the camera to announce that her daughter is the creative genius behind her new hair style.
In the accompanying caption, Higgins humorously noted that her daughter definitely did not completely control this narrative and direct the video slightly aggressively from the shower.
Following Luna's Creative Direction
Hey guys, some of you have been wondering who my new hair stylist is ... well let me tell you, it is none other than Luna Lee, my very own seven-year-old daughter, Higgins said in the video.
Although Luna does not appear on screen, her voice is clearly heard instructing her mother to take the filming more seriously and to stop using what she deemed a weird voice. Playing along with the creative direction, Higgins good-naturedly re-recorded the line, confirming under her daughter's supervision that Luna is indeed her new hairdresser.
She is a budding hair stylist, Higgins added with a smile. Watch this space.
A Playful Nod to Social Media Culture
The singer then poked fun at contemporary social media culture by mimicking typical influencer-style prompts, saying: Thumbs up, click like to subscribe and tap the button to follow.
She jokingly confirmed the situation, stating: I definitely was not afraid for my life if I didn't post it, and yes, she is for hire.
Fans React to the Heartwarming Exchange
Followers quickly flooded the comments section with positive reactions to the funny and sweet mother-daughter video. One person described the exchange as absolutely gold, while another playfully joined in on the joke, writing: I have been asking you for ages and so relieved to know. She's probably too expensive for me but you look STUNNING.
Higgins' Openness About Single Parenthood
The Australian artist has spoken openly about her journey as a single parent following her divorce from comedian and playwright Dan Lee in 2022. In June of that year, Higgins confirmed on Instagram: Six months ago Dan and I separated. I became a single parent.
Higgins has previously highlighted her close bond with Luna, who served as the inspiration for her hit song A Complicated Truth. The singer revealed this during her performance at the ARIA Awards in November last year.
Drawing Inspiration from Personal Experience
The lyrics of the song include the poignant line: I'll always love your daddy, 'cause together we made you, which serves as a tender acknowledgment of her past relationship and divorce.
Following that ARIA performance, Higgins returned to the stage to accept her 12th ARIA award, winning Best Adult Contemporary Album for Second Act.
Finding Empowerment Through Music
While accepting the award, Higgins spoke candidly about the inspiration behind the chart-topping album, which she wrote and recorded in a small room at her home.
This album was about my divorce a few years ago and becoming a single mum, she explained to the audience.
She reflected on the industry's perceptions, noting: Being a 42-year-old woman singing about divorce isn't the sexiest thing in this industry. But the response has been incredible — it's made me realise women my age don't give a f*** about sexy. They just want to feel heard and seen.
This recent video with her daughter continues to showcase Higgins' authentic and relatable approach to sharing her life experiences, blending humour with heartfelt moments of motherhood.
