Kate Hudson

About Kate Hudson

Kate Garry Hudson, born on April 19, 1979, is a well-known American actress recognized for her impressive contributions to film and television. She has garnered numerous awards, including a Golden Globe and an Academy Award nomination. The daughter of singer Bill Hudson and actress Goldie Hawn, Hudson launched her acting career with her debut in the 1998 drama Desert Blue, before taking on supporting roles in various projects. Her breakout moment came with her captivating role as Penny Lane in Cameron Crowe's musical drama Almost Famous (2000), a performance that earned her a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress as well as an Oscar nomination in the same category.

Throughout the 2000s, Hudson became a sought-after star in romantic comedies, featuring in popular films like How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003), You, Me and Dupree (2006), Fool's Gold (2008), and Bride Wars (2009). In the realm of television, she appeared in a recurring role on the musical series Glee from 2012 to 2013, and she took on a lead role in the second season of Truth Be Told in 2022. Hudson’s film repertoire further includes titles such as The Skeleton Key (2005), Nine (2009), Rock the Kasbah (2015), Deepwater Horizon (2016), Mother's Day (2016), Music (2021), and Glass Onion (2022).

In addition to her acting career, Hudson co-founded the fitness brand and membership service Fabletics, under the management of TechStyle Fashion Group. She has also authored two non-fiction books: Pretty Happy: Healthy Ways to Love Your Body (2016) and Pretty Fun: Creating and Celebrating a Lifetime of Tradition (2017).

Kate Hudson was previously married to Chris Robinson, the lead singer of The Black Crowes, from December 2000 until their divorce in October 2007. They share a son, Ryder Russell Robinson, born in January 2004. Hudson was later engaged to Matthew Bellamy, a member of the band Muse, but they ended their relationship in 2014; they have a son, Bingham Hawn Bellamy, born in 2011. In December 2016, Hudson's hiking date with musician Danny Fujikawa marked the beginning of their relationship. In April 2018, she announced her pregnancy with her third child, her first daughter, through an Instagram video. The couple welcomed their daughter, Rani Rose Hudson Fujikawa, on October 2, 2018. As of April 2024, she has 18 million followers on Instagram, and she proudly refers to Goldie Hawn as her mother.