“My husband and I grew up with parents who supported our passion, and we're grateful to them for that. It really helps you find your identity when you're younger. It helps you become a really well-rounded person, the more you can show from different perspectives. The arts show us empathy, which is so important.”

American actress, singer and songwriter

Idina Menzel is an American actress, singer, and songwriter. She is best known for her stage work, especially in Broadway and West End productions, and later brought that profile into film, television, and music. Her career began in theater, where she became widely associated with musical performance and stage acting. She later moved across several media, building a public presence through screen roles and recordings as well as her theater work.