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Jeremy Rennerand his daughterAvaare one dynamic duo!
TheAvengersstar, 52, had his 10-year-old daughter join him to judge UCLA’s Spring Sing 2023 on Friday evening. The competition showcases UCLA’s most talented students performing song, dance and sketch comedy.
At one point during the event, the actor said he was “happy to be here,” noting, “I’m on a date right now with my daughter.”
“This is awesome,” he continued. “I couldn’t be happier to sit and watch these [performances]. It takes a lot of courage to get up on the stage and do this, and I commend everyone that’s come out here and done this.”
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Renner made his love for his daughter knownin a recent episode of his Disney+ showRennervations, where he said, “The most important person in my life is my daughter.”
“She makes me the best version of me,” he continued. “She inspires me to be better.”
In a touching Instagram post shared earlier this year for Ava’s 10th birthday, Renner wrote, “I stand up for you, and I am stronger than before because of you. I am your father, I am your protector, and I am only yours. I love you.”
Jeremy Renner and daughter Ava.Jeremy Renner/Instagram

Renner used his right hand to hold his daughter, whom he shares with ex-wifeSonni Pacheco, and held onto a cane with his left hand as he walked into the event at the Recency Village Theatre.
The pair adorably wore matching outfits, with Renner wearing a classic navy blue suit and Ava sporting a blue dress with a necklace and earrings.
source: people.com