Kate Hudson

Birthday: 19 April 1979, Los Angeles, California, USA

Birth Name: Kate Garry Hudson

Height: 168 cm

Almost everyone who has spent time with Kate Hudson -including directors, family members, co-stars and interviewers - is quick to comment on her ability to light up a room. Through some combination of a winning smile, solid work ethic, and good old-fashioned talent, the young actress has gone from indie beginner to Vanity Fair cover girl in just three years. What's more, she's done it all without capitalizing on the success of legendary actress mom, Goldie Hawn.Kate Hudson was born in Los Angeles, California, to Goldie Hawn and Bill Hudson, a comedian, actor and musician. She was raised by her mother and her mother's partner, actor Kurt Russell, whom she considers to be her father. Kate is the sister of actor Oliver Hudson, the half-sister of actor and hockey player Wyatt Russell, and the granddaughter of band musician Rut Hawn. Kate is of Hungarian Jewish (from her maternal grandmother), Italian (from her paternal grandmother), English, and German ancestry.By all accounts, Hudson was a born performer - as a child she danced and sang at every opportunity. Her family hoped that she would attend New York University after graduating from high school, but she opted to get her feet wet in the professional acting world first. She made her big-screen debut as an ambitious young starlet stranded in a tiny California town in Desert Blue (1998). Her next two films, while critically panned, made it into wider release: 200 Cigarettes (1999) (in which she played an earnest but accident-prone ditz) and Gossip (2000) (which cast her as a rich, virginal college student). Perhaps Hudson's biggest break was landing the role of rock groupie (or "Band Aide") Penny Lane in Almost Famous (2000). The part was originally intended for Sarah Polley; when Polley backed out to pursue another project, director Cameron Crowe considered scrapping the film altogether. Hudson, who had been cast in a smaller role (as William's stewardess sister), begged for a chance to read for Penny. Crowe was impressed, Hudson got the part, and the show went on. As much as Tinseltown gossipmongers would like to put them at odds, mother and daughter agree that Hawn is one of Hudson's biggest supporters. Hide

[about being mistaken for other actresses] I was in this furniture store with Ryder [her son] and th Show more [about being mistaken for other actresses] I was in this furniture store with Ryder [her son] and this woman, said, "I know who you are--Gwyneth Paltrow. And I was like, "Yeah". Gwyneth and I look nothing alike. Hide

I'm a hippie at heart. I wear the clothes, and they're the best. And the music is incredible, too. I'm a hippie at heart. I wear the clothes, and they're the best. And the music is incredible, too.

I'm not a big fan of romantic comedies, believe it or not... Well, I don't run out to see them. I'm not a big fan of romantic comedies, believe it or not... Well, I don't run out to see them.

If I'm not feeling good, I load on lots of jewelry. It gives me energy and makes me feel kind of hap Show more If I'm not feeling good, I load on lots of jewelry. It gives me energy and makes me feel kind of happy. Hide

I'm Jewish and this was the first time I experienced real anti-Semitism. Paris was scary...there wer Show more I'm Jewish and this was the first time I experienced real anti-Semitism. Paris was scary...there were synagogues bombed and there was anti-Semitic graffiti all over the place. I was very angry. This is something I am passionate about. Hide

I have zero problems when people say, "God, you look like your mother". I go, "Well, great! Thanks!" I have zero problems when people say, "God, you look like your mother". I go, "Well, great! Thanks!"

Everyday, I tell my husband, "Maybe we should cash in. I'll make handmade lotion and you can write m Show more Everyday, I tell my husband, "Maybe we should cash in. I'll make handmade lotion and you can write music and sell it on the Internet". Hide

[about paparazzi photographing her and her son when he is present] It bothers me, it bothers my pare Show more [about paparazzi photographing her and her son when he is present] It bothers me, it bothers my parents. Ryder doesn't know what that is. He's four years old. It's aggressive, it's bizarre and it makes him self-conscious. And kids should always be kids, they should never be self-conscious of what they're doing. That should be illegal. Hide

Only in failure do you reach success. You can only get to the good stuff when you've done the hard s Show more Only in failure do you reach success. You can only get to the good stuff when you've done the hard stuff. Hide

We all have to find what works best for us and allows us to be our own best version of ourselves. We all have to find what works best for us and allows us to be our own best version of ourselves.

[on her co-stars in Raising Helen (2004)] It was great. They were so professional and yet, still kid Show more [on her co-stars in Raising Helen (2004)] It was great. They were so professional and yet, still kids. Abigail [Abigail Breslin who played Bo] was so adorable and so good. She cried at the drop of a hat. She was so focused. When she had to do what she had to do, she really worked hard at it. And Spencer Breslin was hysterical. And Hayden Panettiere is at that age that I remember so well--13-ish--where you want to be an adult and want to be taken seriously, but people don't treat you like it, so you overcompensate. Hide

[on Almost Famous (2000)] One of my favorite experiences. One, because I love Cameron Crowe. And two Show more [on Almost Famous (2000)] One of my favorite experiences. One, because I love Cameron Crowe. And two, because it was just such a wonderful movie. The whole thing was overwhelming - in the best way. Hide

[on making Raising Helen (2004)] The sweetest moment was when the kids were done and when we finishe Show more [on making Raising Helen (2004)] The sweetest moment was when the kids were done and when we finished with the kids. It was just so emotional. And I looked at Abby [Abigail Breslin, who plays five-year-old Sarah] and she was crying. I mean it was so difficult. We just hugged forever and I told them I loved them. And it was just... it really made the whole experience that much more special; to know that those kids took something from that experience. Hide

I want my sons to respect women, and that starts with me. If a man respects his mom, you know she's Show more I want my sons to respect women, and that starts with me. If a man respects his mom, you know she's done something right. Hide

Kate Hudson's FILMOGRAPHY

All as Actor (190)

The Talk - Season 14

Getaway - Season 2

The Masked Singer - Season 6

The Daily Show - Season 22

Hot Ones - Season 12

Running Wild with Bear Grylls - Season 2

The Graham Norton Show - Season 32

Hot Ones - Season 5

The Skeleton Key

Hot Ones - Season 25