Ginnifer Goodwin made sure her two sons, Hugo and Oliver, were ready for their first red carpet experience before joining her and husband Josh Dallas at the premiere of Disney’s Zootopia 2. The actress revealed that she hosted a “practice run” with her children to help them navigate the excitement and chaos of Hollywood premieres.

Practicing for the Red Carpet

During an appearance on Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s podcast Dinner’s On Me, Goodwin, 47, explained the preparation process for her sons, Hugo, 9, and Oliver, 11.

“So my children campaigned to come to the Zootopia 2 premiere, and now they’re going to the entire international crazy press tour with me,” Goodwin shared.

To ensure they felt comfortable amid flashing cameras and bustling crowds, Goodwin and Dallas hosted a “dry run” of the red carpet. She likened their preparation to bowling alley bumpers—setting boundaries to keep the experience safe and manageable for the children.

“We had big talks about how to keep them from being overexposed, but also, how do we put those bumpers up in this situation?” she said.

Red Carpet Debut with Privacy in Mind

Goodwin emphasized that while her sons could walk the red carpet, the family planned to maintain their privacy.

“We said, ‘Okay, you can walk on the red carpets with us. But we’re not posting you on social media.’ But we’re gonna practice with them,” she explained, noting that premieres “shut down Hollywood Boulevard,” making the dry run essential.

The family previously discussed other public appearances to help the boys feel prepared. Goodwin recalled, “Remember when we went to the Knicks game? And there were all those photographers. They were like, ‘Will it be like that?’ And I was like, ‘Yeah.’ So we needed a dry run.”

Style on the Red Carpet

At the Los Angeles premiere of Zootopia 2 on November 13, Goodwin, Dallas, and their sons made a stunning family statement. Goodwin wore an off-the-shoulder cream floor-length dress adorned with sparkly flower embellishments, while Dallas matched in a beige suit. Hugo and Oliver looked dapper in matching black suits, ties, and square-framed glasses.

The premiere marked a significant milestone for the couple and their children, who had previously not attended Hollywood events to protect their privacy.

Maintaining Family Privacy

Goodwin highlighted the family’s rules for social media exposure:

“We’ve explained to them we’re still not gonna be posting about them and they’re not allowed to Google themselves. Their friends might, and that’s fine—we’re not their parents,” she said.

Despite the precautions, the actress explained that attending the premiere together was a special family moment.

“We were like, ‘You’re right, this is a family thing for us, Zootopia,’” she said.

Zootopia 2 Release Date

Zootopia 2 hits theaters nationwide on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, giving audiences the chance to enjoy the adventure alongside Judy Hopps, voiced by Goodwin.