‘Sound of Music’ Star Angela Cartwright’s Granddaughter Plays Brigitta in Full-Circle Moment

Angela Cartwright played Brigitta von Trapp in the 1965 musical film The Sound of Music — and her granddaughter recently followed in her footsteps.

On July 21, Cartwright, 73, took to Instagram to share the full-circle moment.

“This weekend, I watched my granddaughter, Addie, perform as Brigitta in her theater production of The Sound of Music,” the proud grandmother captioned her update. “It was an emotional moment, thinking back 60 years to when I played Brigitta in the film.”

Cartwright continued, “To sit in the audience and watch a new generation bring this beautiful story to life was truly special. And for my grand daughter to play Brigitta, well some moments remind you just how timeless a story—and the memories it creates—can be.”

Angela Cartwright and her granddaughter, Addie (Instagram)

In the comments, Cartwright’s followers shared their reaction to her granddaughter playing the same role she did decades earlier. One Instagram user shared, “Oh, how fabulous is that. How proud you must be and how nostalgic for you.”

Another declared, “Just an amazing moment for both of you! Way to go, Addie!!!”

Someone else echoed, “Lovely. I am sure she did your legacy proud!

A different follower pointed out, “I’m sure it was wonderful. A blessing to enjoy such a beautiful legacy.”

Meanwhile, yet another Instagram user commented, “The movie of my childhood! How lovely for you to have this experience with your beautiful granddaughter!”

Angela Cartwright in ‘The Sound of Music’ (20th Century Fox/Everett Collection)

Cartwright reflected on the enduring impact of The Sound of Music during a 2025 interview with the Daily Mirror. “It’s a movie that so many generations connect to — young and old,” she told the outlet. “Can you think of another film that has had such an effect for so long?”

In addition to Cartwright, The Sound of Music starred Julie Andrews as Maria, Christopher Plummer as Captain Georg von Trapp, Charmian Carr as Liesl, Heather Menzies as Lousia,  Nicholas Hammond as Friedrich, Duane Chase as Kurt, Debbie Turner as Marta, and Kym Karath as Gretl, among others.

The Sound of Music, streaming on Disney+