Kate Hudson
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 Hudson after an appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman, July 2006 |
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| Born | Kate Garry Hudson April 19, 1979 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Spouse(s) | Chris Robinson (m. 2000–2007) |
| Partner(s) | Matthew Bellamy (2010–present) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents | Bill Hudson, Goldie Hawn |
| Relatives | Oliver Hudson (brother) |
Kate Garry Hudson (born April 19, 1979) is an American actress. She came to prominence in 2001 after winning a Golden Globe and receiving several nominations, including a nomination for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, for her role in Almost Famous. She then starred in the hit film How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003) which gained her wider fame. She has since established herself in Hollywood after starring in several productions including Raising Helen (2004), The Skeleton Key (2005), You, Me and Dupree (2006), Fool's Gold (2008) and Bride Wars (2009). She currently appears in the musical comedy-drama television series Glee as Cassandra July.
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Early life [edit]
Hudson was born in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Academy Award-winning actress Goldie Hawn and Bill Hudson, an actor, comedian, and musician.[1] Her parents divorced eighteen months after her birth; she and her brother, actor Oliver Hudson, were raised in Snowmass, Colorado by her mother and her mother's long-time boyfriend, actor Kurt Russell.[2]
Hudson has stated that her biological father "doesn't know me from a hole in the wall", and that she considers Russell to be her father.[3] Her biological father has indicated that he has made several efforts to connect with Kate and Oliver, but neither has reciprocated.[4] Hudson has described her mother as "the woman that I've learned the most from, and who I look up to, who has conducted her life in a way that I can look up to".[5] She has four half-siblings: Emily and Zachary Hudson, from her biological father's subsequent marriage to actress Cindy Williams; Lalania Hudson, from his relationship with another woman;[4] and Wyatt, from her mother's relationship with Russell.
Hudson is of Italian (from her paternal grandmother),[6] English, and Hungarian Jewish descent.[7] She was raised in her maternal grandmother's Jewish religion.[8][9] In 1997, she graduated from Crossroads, a college preparatory school in Santa Monica. She was accepted to New York University but chose to pursue an acting career instead of an undergraduate degree.[2]
Career [edit]
Hudson's breakthrough was as Penny Lane in Cameron Crowe's Almost Famous (2000), for which she won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.[2] She had previously appeared in the lesser-known films Gossip, a teenage drama, and 200 Cigarettes, a New Year's-set comedy with a large cast of actors. Regarding her early career and success, Hudson has noted that she is a "hard worker" and did not want to be associated with her well-known parents, wishing to avoid the perception that she "rode on somebody's coattails".[2]
In 2002, she starred in the remake of the historical romance The Four Feathers, a film which was not well received by critics or audiences. Her next film, the romantic comedy How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, was a box office success, grossing over $100 million after its February 2003 release. Hudson subsequently appeared in several romantic comedies, including Alex and Emma and Raising Helen; the films met with varying degrees of success.
Hudson headlined a thriller called The Skeleton Key in 2005. The film, which had a production budget of $43 million, enjoyed box office success, grossing over $91.9 million worldwide ($47.9 million in North America).[10] Her later film, a comedy titled You, Me and Dupree and co-starring Owen Wilson and Matt Dillon, grossed $21.5 million on its opening weekend of July 14, 2006.[11]
In 2007, Hudson directed the short film Cutlass, one of Glamour magazine's "Reel Moments" based on readers' personal essays. Cutlass co-stars Kurt Russell, Dakota Fanning, Virginia Madsen, Chevy Chase and Kristen Stewart.[12]
In 2008, she appeared in Fool's Gold, a romantic comedy released on February 8, and her second film to co-star Matthew McConaughey. She had been certified in scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef for the movie's underwater scenes. Also the same year, she appeared in another romantic comedy, My Best Friend's Girl, which was released in September.
Hudson next appeared in the musical film Nine, alongside Daniel Day-Lewis, Marion Cotillard, Penélope Cruz, Nicole Kidman and Judi Dench. The film, directed by Rob Marshall, was released in December 2009. Hudson was critically acclaimed for her unknown dancing skills, showcased in a stylish 1960s inspired original piece called "Cinema Italiano", which was written specifically for the film and for Hudson's character.
She starred in the film adaptation of Jim Thompson's The Killer Inside Me. The film premiered on January 24, 2010, at the Sundance Film Festival.
In 2011, she played Darcy in Something Borrowed, based on Emily Giffin's novel of the same name.
In 2012, she made her first appearance on Glee as Cassandra July. Hudson's character is Rachel Berry's dance teacher at NYADA (New York Academy of the Dramatic Arts).[13][14][15]
Personal life [edit]
Hudson married Chris Robinson, the frontman for The Black Crowes, on December 31, 2000 in Aspen, Colorado. The couple lived in a house that was once owned by director James Whale and traveled together during Hudson's film shoots or Robinson's music tours.[2] Hudson gave birth to son Ryder Russell Robinson in January 2004. On August 14, 2006, Hudson's publicist announced that Hudson and Robinson had separated. On November 18, 2006, Robinson filed divorce papers, citing "irreconcilable differences".[16] The divorce was finalized on October 22, 2007.[17]
In spring 2010, Hudson began dating Muse frontman Matthew Bellamy.[18][19][20] In February 2011, Hudson bought a house in London, England. A Daily Mail source reported that she planned to live in London with Bellamy six months a year.[21] Hudson and Bellamy became engaged in April 2011.[22] Their son together, Bingham Hawn Bellamy, was born in July 2011.[23][24]
Hudson has also said that she does not enjoy seeing herself on screen, specifying that she "gets cold... shakes and... sweats" when watching her performances for the first time.[5]
In July 2006, Hudson sued the British version of the National Enquirer after it reported she had an eating disorder, describing her as "painfully thin". Hudson said the tabloid's statements were "a blatant lie" and she was concerned about the impact the false report could have on impressionable young women.[25] The newspaper apologized and compensated her.[26]
Filmography [edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1996 | Party of Five | Cory | "Spring Breaks: Part 1" (Season 2, Episode 21) |
| 1997 | EZ Streets | Larraine Cahill | "Neither Have I Wings to Fly" (Season 1, Episode 9) |
| 2000 | Saturday Night Live | Host (Herself) | "Kate Hudson/Radiohead" (Season 26, Episode 2) |
| 2012–present | Glee | Cassandra July | "The New Rachel" (Season 4, Episode 1) "Britney 2.0" (Season 4, Episode 2) "Glease" (Season 4, Episode 6) "Swan Song" (Season 4, Episode 9) "Wonder-ful" (Season 4, Episode 21) |
References [edit]
- ^ "Kate Hudson Biography (1979–)". Filmreference.com. Retrieved July 12, 2010.
- ^ a b c d e "Kate Hudson finds success fun, but hard earned". China Daily. July 13, 2006. Retrieved July 12, 2006.
- ^ "goldie's girl". Venus.com. Archived from the original on December 6, 2005. Retrieved June 21, 2006.
- ^ a b "Kate Hudson Secret Sister". Everythingy.com. July 25, 2006. Retrieved July 12, 2010.
- ^ a b "Kate Hudson Relates To Dupree – She Ignores Dirty Dishes, Walks Around Naked". MTV. Retrieved June 28, 2006.
- ^ Fisher, Emily (May 14, 1975). "The Hudson Brothers Ensnarled Into The Hollywood Situation' .". The St. Petersburg Times. pp. 2–D. Retrieved May 9, 2011.
- ^ "Golden Child An Interview with Actress Kate Hudson". Irish Connections. Archived from the original on April 16, 2012. Retrieved June 24, 2006.
- ^ "Attitude – Say Cheese". Attitude.themercury.news.com.au. Archived from the original on 2005-09-10. Retrieved July 12, 2010.
- ^ "Star Chat". Tribute.ca. Retrieved July 12, 2010.
- ^ "The Skeleton Key". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved July 23, 2006.
- ^ "'Pirates' Pilfer More Records". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved July 23, 2006.
- ^ "Hudson turns director". New Zealand Herald. September 26, 2007. Retrieved September 28, 2007.
- ^ Keck, William (June 24, 2012). "Keck's Exclusives: New Glee Season Secrets!". TV Guide. Retrieved June 25, 2012.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (May 14, 2012). "'Glee': Sarah Jessica Parker, Kate Hudson Set for Show-Within-a-Show Season 4". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 15, 2012.
- ^ Stack, Tim (May 15, 2012). "'Glee' scoop: New Britney Spears tribute planned for fall; plus details on Kate Hudson's role -- EXCLUSIVE". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 15, 2012.
- ^ "Chris Robinson to divorce Kate Hudson". msnbc.com. Associated Press. Retrieved November 18, 2006.
- ^ "Kate Hudson's Marriage Kaput, October 22, 2007". TMZ. October 22, 2007. Retrieved July 12, 2010.
- ^ "Bellamy Confirms Hudson Romance Rumours July 3, 2010". Contactmusic.com. Retrieved July 12, 2010.
- ^ Nudd, Tim (2011-01-12). "Matthew Bellamy, Kate Hudson Expecting First Child". People. Retrieved 2012-07-14.
- ^ Nudd, Tim (2011-01-27). "Kate Hudson Thinks She's Having a Girl". People. Retrieved 2012-07-14.
- ^ Nicholl, Katie (February 28, 2011). "Kate Hudson buys £4m home in London... but will it be a MEWS house she'll be sharing with rocker Matt Bellamy?". The Daily Mail (UK). Retrieved February 28, 2011.
- ^ "Kate Hudson Is Engaged to Matt Bellamy!". Us Weekly. April 27, 2011. Retrieved May 15, 2013.
- ^ Owen, Pamela (July 17, 2011). "Post baby glow: Kate Hudson makes her first appearance since giving birth to son Bingham Hawn". Mail Online. Retrieved July 17, 2011.
- ^ "It's a boy! Kate Hudson welcomes her second child". msnbc.com. July 10, 2011. Retrieved July 10, 2011.
- ^ "Hudson sued to save impressionable young girls". Contact Music. July 25, 2006. Retrieved September 2, 2010.
- ^ "Kate Hudson Wins "Skinny" Lawsuit". People. July 20, 2006.
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- 1979 births
- Living people
- 20th-century American actresses
- 21st-century American actresses
- Actresses from Los Angeles, California
- American expatriates in the United Kingdom
- American film actresses
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- American people of English descent
- American people of Hungarian-Jewish descent
- American people of Italian descent
- American television actresses
- Best Supporting Actress Golden Globe (film) winners
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