Oscar-winning actress Mira Sorvino made a chic appearance at the opening night of the Tribeca Film Festival on Thursday, June 5 accompanied by her 20-year-old daughter, Mattea Backus. The actress, 57, shared a glimpse of their evening and her festival duties with fans online.
Sorvino, who turned heads in a sophisticated ensemble featuring daring sheer pants, took to Instagram to post a carousel of images from the event, captioning it, “@tribecafilmfestival Great opening night w/amazing doc on @billyjoel #andsoitgoes w/ @matteaabackus ! Can’t wait to start serving on the documentary jury!” Her post highlighted her excitement for an upcoming Billy Joel documentary, titled And So It Goes, and her role as a member of the festival’s documentary jury.
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Posing alongside her, daughter Mattea shared a strong resemblance to her famous mother, an observation many fans quickly pointed out.
The Instagram post quickly garnered attention, with followers flooding the comments section to praise Sorvino’s look and the pair’s appearance. One user enthusiastically commented, “That outfit is 🔥,” while another agreed, “That’s a great outfit!!” The sheer pants, in particular, drew admiration, with a commenter raving, “Absolutely stunning.” Another fan echoed the sentiment, writing, “You look incredible!!!!!” A cheeky comment, “Nice gams/stems,” also appeared, noting the design of the trousers.
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Many fans were equally captivated by the mother-daughter pairing. “She has inherited your beauty and talent😊😊,” one follower remarked about Mattea. Another user warmly commented, “Mother & daughter 🫶🏻💎🫶🏻,” while one simply stated, “Beautiful ladies.”
Beyond her current festival commitments, excitement builds around another highly anticipated project for Sorvino: the sequel to the iconic 1997 cult classic, Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion. It’s been confirmed that Sorvino will reunite with Lisa Kudrow to reprise their beloved roles as Romy White and Michele Weinberger, with both actresses also serving as executive producers.
Original screenwriter Robin Schiff is penning the new script, with Tim Federle set to direct. Co-star Alan Cumming has also confirmed his return as Sandy Frink, adding to the buzz. Sorvino confirmed that filming is anticipated to begin next year, the sequel is reportedly slated for a 2027 release, perfectly timed for the 30th anniversary of the original film, promising fans a nostalgic and hilarious return to the world of Romy and Michele.
