Kate Hudson Trivia | 70 facts about the actress

Kate Hudson is an American actress, who has received various accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and a nomination for an Academy Award.

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1. Her full name is Kate Garry Hudson.
2. She was born on April 19th, 1979.
3. She was born in Los Angeles, California.
4. Her parents divorced when she was 18 months old.
5. She and her older brother, actor Oliver Hudson, were raised in Snowmass, Colorado, and Pacific Palisades, California by her mother and her mother’s longtime boyfriend, actor Kurt Russell.
6. Hudson’s ancestry is Italian (from her paternal grandmother), Hungarian Jewish (from her maternal grandmother),  and the remainder a mix of English and some German.
7. She was raised Jewish like her mother.
8. She also practices Buddhism.
9. She is an American actress.
10. She has received various accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and a nomination for an Academy Award.
11. She was born to singer Bill Hudson and actress Goldie Hawn.
12. Kate Hudson made her film debut in the 1998 drama Desert Blue, which was followed by supporting roles in several films.
13. She rose to prominence with her portrayal of Penny Lane in Cameron Crowe’s musical drama Almost Famous (2000), for which she won a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress and received an Oscar nomination in the same category.
14. Throughout the 2000s, Hudson starred in a succession of romantic comedies, most notably in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003), You, Me and Dupree (2006), Fool’s Gold (2008), and Bride Wars (2009).
15. On television, she had a recurring role in the musical series Glee (2012–2013) and a starring role in the second season of Truth Be Told (2022).
16. Her other film credits include The Skeleton Key (2005), Nine (2009), Rock the Kasbah (2015), Deepwater Horizon (2016), Mother’s Day (2016), Music (2021), and Glass Onion (2022).
17. Kate Hudson is a co-founder of the fitness brand and membership program Fabletics, operated by TechStyle Fashion Group.
18. She is also the author of the non-fiction books Pretty Happy: Healthy Ways to Love Your Body (2016) and Pretty Fun: Creating and Celebrating a Lifetime of Tradition (2017).
19. In 2000 was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World by “People” Magazine.
20. Turned down the part of Peter Parker’s girlfriend Mary Jane Watson in Spider-Man (2002) for the role of Ethne Eustace in The Four Feathers (2002).
21. Brother Oliver Hudson used to torment her when they were children by nicknaming her “Hammerhead” (as in hammerhead shark).
22. Graduated from Crossroads, a Santa Monica (CA) performing arts school, in 1997.
23. Started production company Cosmic Entertainment in 2003 with Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell and her brother Oliver Hudson.
24. Ranked #99 in “Premiere”‘s 2003 annual Power 100 List. It was her first appearance on the list and she was the youngest person on it that year at the age of 24.
25. Enjoys playing guitar, writing music, arts and crafts.
26. Oliver Hudson’s little sister and Emily Hudson, Zach Hudson, Wyatt Russell & Lalania Hudson’s older half-sister.
27. Aunt Patti Hawn has handled publicity-advertising for five of Kate’s films. Her uncles are Brett Hudson and Mark Hudson who, along with her father, Bill Hudson, were part of the rock group, The Hudson Brothers.
28. Her son Ryder’s middle name, Russell, is an homage to her mother Goldie Hawn’s longtime partner Kurt Russell, whom Kate always considered to be her father.
29. When she was 11 her mother relented and got her an audition for a lead role in a never-produced television show with Howie Mandel. She won the part–but Hawn didn’t tell her, turned it down and kept the secret until she admitted it a year later.
30. She turned down what could have been her big break, a role in Escape from L.A. (1996), because it starred Kurt Russell and “I didn’t want to be professionally associated with my dad. I just wanted to see if I could do the audition.”
31. She can play guitar and piano.
32. Admires Bette Davis
33. Dislikes wearing make-up and washes her face with Cetaphil.
34. Her wedding ring is white gold.
35. Her father, Bill Hudson, is of approximately half English and half Italian descent. Her mother, Goldie Hawn, is of German and English descent on her own father’s side, and of Hungarian Jewish descent on her own mother’s side. She was raised Jewish and Buddhist–as she has described it, “Jew-Bu”.
36. Has three dogs: Clara (a Pomeranian), Doctor (an English bulldog) and Bella (a Neapolitan mastiff).
37. Buys her clothes from vintage clothing shops and makes her own jewelry.
38. Was at the 2004 Jammy Awards in Madison Square Garden. She is a big fan of the hippy/jam scene.
39. Ranked #38 on VH1’s 100 Hottest Hotties.
40. Cousin of chiropractor David Birznieks and singer Sarah Hudson.
41. In 2002 was ranked #51 in “Stuff” magazine’s “102 Sexiest Women In The World”.
42. Kurt Russell & Cindy Williams’ stepdaughter.
43. Graduated from high school (Crossroads School, Santa Monica, CA, 1997) with two-time NBA All-Star and Golden State Warrior Baron Davis.
44. Has 3 children: sons, Ryder Robinson (b. January 7, 2004) with ex-husband, Chris Robinson & Bing Bellamy (b. July 9, 2011) with ex-fiancé, Matt Bellamy and daughter, Rani Hudson Fujikawa (b. October 2, 2018) with fiancé, Danny Fujikawa.
45. Plays a young rock-star groupie in Almost Famous (2000). Her mother, Goldie Hawn, played a middle-aged former groupie in The Banger Sisters (2002).
46. In 2005 was named #47 in “FHM”‘s “100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005” special supplement.
47. After the “National Enquirer” reported that she had an eating disorder, she successfully won a libel suit against it. As a result of the suit, she has become one of the only people who successfully forced the Enquirer to admit they fabricated a story (rather than claiming it was a mistake).
48. Ex-sister-in-law of Rich Robinson.
49. In July 2006 announced separation from her husband of almost six years, Chris Robinson.
50. In 2006 she was named #66 in “FHM” magazine’s “100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006” supplement.
51. Auditioned for the role of Lady Jocelyn in A Knight’s Tale (2001), but lost out to Shannyn Sossamon.
52. Has been in a relationship with Owen Wilson twice. They originally began a relationship in August 2006, having met on the set of You, Me and Dupree (2006), but they broke up in May 2007. They reconciled in March 2008, only to separate a second time in May 2008.
53. In 2008 was ranked #27 on “Maxim” magazine Hot 100 of 2007 list.
54. Met former husband, singer Chris Robinson, after actor/comedian, David Foley convinced Chris to hit on her.
55. Kurt Russell walked her down the aisle at her wedding to Chris Robinson.
56. In June 20l08 launched new eco-friendly hair-care products.
57. Born at 10:51 AM (PST).
58. She was listed as a potential Razzie nominee in the Worst Actress category for Bride Wars (2009). She did not receive the nomination.
59. Granddaughter of Rut Hawn and Laura Hawn.
60. Has two nephews and a niece from her brother, Oliver Hudson, and sister-in-law, Erinn Bartlett. Wilder Brooks, born August 23, 2007, Bodhi Hawn, born March 19, 2010 and Rio Laura, born July 18, 2013.
61. Returned to work three months after giving birth to her son Ryder in order to begin filming The Skeleton Key (2005), losing 60 pounds for the role.
62. Was considered for the role of “Donna Pinciotti” in That ’70s Show (1998).
63. Returned to work two months after giving birth to her son Bingham to begin filming The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2012).
64. Delivered her son Ryder via Caesarean section out of fear of suffering the same delivery problems as her mother (Goldie Hawn had all three of her children via emergency C-section), but later gave birth to her son Bingham naturally.
65. Her athletic clothing line Fabletics was badmouthed by Cher on Twitter.
66. Engaged to Danny Fujikawa since September 13, 2021.
67. Is often confused with actress Lisa Kudrow.
68. Boston Russell’s big de facto stepsister.
69. Engaged to Matt Bellamy from April 27, 2011 to December 9, 2014.
70. Her zodiac sign is Aries.