Real Name : Kate Garry Hudson
Nick Name : Katie
Birth : 19 April 1979, Los Angeles, California, USA
Height : 5' 6"
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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 mom, 'Goldie Hawn' (qv). 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)_ (qv). Her next two films, while critically panned, made it into wider release: _200 Cigarettes (1999)_ (qv) (in which she played an earnest but accident-prone ditz) and _Gossip (2000/I)_ (qv) (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)_ (qv). The part was originally intended for 'Sarah Polley (I)' (qv); when Polley backed out to pursue another project, director 'Cameron Crowe (I)' (qv) 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. Kate has never been particularly close to her birth father, musician 'Bill Hudson (I)' (qv); she considers her true "Pa" to be Hawn's longtime partner, 'Kurt Russell (I)' (qv), who has lived with the family since she was three. Her brother, 'Oliver Hudson (I)' (qv), is an actor and aspiring writer-director.
Biography written by: IMDb Editors
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- 101 Most Unforgettable SNL Moments (2004) (TV) (archive footage) [Herself]
- 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2010) (TV) [Herself]
- 1999 MTV Movie Awards (1999) (TV) [Herself]
- 200 Cigarettes (1999) [Cindy] <14>
- 2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (2000) (TV) [Herself]
- 2003 MTV Movie Awards (2003) (TV) [Herself]
- 2006 MTV Movie Awards (2006) (TV) [Herself - Presenter] <24>
- 2009 American Music Awards (2009) (TV) [Herself - Presenter]
- 66th Grand Prix of Monaco (2008) (TV) [Herself]
- About Adam (2000) [Lucy Owens] <2>
- Alex & Emma (2003) [Emma Dinsmore/Ylva/Elsa/Eldora/Anna] <5>
- All Access: The Making of 'Almost Famous' (2000) (TV) [Herself]
- Almost Famous (2000) [Penny Lane] <3>
- Ass Backwards (2011)
- Behind the Scenes: 'Almost Famous' - Postcards from the Road (2001) (V) [Herself]
- Big Eyes (2011) [Margaret Keane]
- Bride Wars (2009) [Liv Lerner] <1>
- Desert Blue (1998) [Skye Davidson] <3>
- Dr T and the Women (2000) [Dee Dee] <7>
- Earthbound (2010) [Marley Corbett]
- Fool's Gold (2008/I) [Tess Finnegan] <2>
- Gossip (2000/I) [Naomi Preston] <4>
- How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003) [Andie Anderson] <1>
- I'm Still Here: Real Diaries of Young People Who Lived During the Holocaust (2005) (TV) (voice) [Eva Ginz]
- Le divorce (2003) [Isabel Walker] <1>
- Making It in Beantown: Where It All Began (2009) (V) [Herself]
- Movies Rock (2007) (TV) [Herself]
- MTV Video Music Awards 2000 (2000) (TV) [Herself]
- MTV Video Music Awards 2002 (2002) (TV) [Herself]
- MTV Video Music Awards 2003 (2003) (TV) [Herself]
- My Best Friend's Girl (2008) [Alexis] <2>
- Nine (2009) [Stephanie] <7>
- On the Set: Raising Helen (2004) (TV) [Herself]
- Raising Helen (2004) [Helen Harris] <1>
- Ricochet River (2001) [Lorna] <5>
- Saturday Night Live: The Best of Tracy Morgan (2004) (V) (archive footage) (uncredited) [Herself]
- Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell - Volume 2 (2004) (V) (uncredited) (archive footage) [Drew Barrymore]
- Something Borrowed (2011) [Darcy]
- Super Bowl XLII (2008) (TV) [Herself]
- The 35th Annual People's Choice Awards (2009) (TV) [Herself]
- The 3rd Annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute (2009) (TV) [Herself - Presenter]
- The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (2005) (TV) [Herself - Presenter: Film Clip from "Sideways"]
- The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2010) (TV) [Herself - Clip Presenter]
- The 73rd Annual Academy Awards (2001) (TV) [Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Supporting Role & Presenter: Best Makeup]
- The 75th Annual Academy Awards (2003) (TV) [Herself - Host: Technical Awards Banquet]
- The Beatles Revolution (2000) (TV) [Herself] <15>
- The Cast's Guide to Dating (2009) (V) [Herself]
- The Cutting Room (2001) (uncredited) [Chrissie Campbell]
- The Four Feathers (2002) [Ethne Eustace] <14>
- The Greatest: The 40 Hottest Rock Star Girlfriends... and Wives (2005) (TV) [Herself]
- The Killer Inside Me (2010) [Amy Stanton] <2>
- The Making of 'Dr. T and the Women' (2001) (V) [Herself]
- The Orange British Academy Film Awards (2008) (TV) [Herself/Presenter]
- The Skeleton Key (2005) [Caroline Ellis] <1>
- Tsunami Aid: A Concert of Hope (2005) (TV) [Herself]
- VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards (2000) (TV) [Herself]
- You, Me and Dupree (2006) [Molly] <2>
- "Alan Carr: Chatty Man" (2009) {(#2.3)} [Herself]
- "Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway" (2002) {(#8.6)} [Herself - Guest Announcer]
- "Corazón de..." (1997) {(2005-07-20)} [Herself]
- "Corazón de..." (1997) {(2005-07-22)} [Herself]
- "Diary" (2000) {Kate Hudson} [Herself]
- "E! True Hollywood Story" (1996) {Kate Hudson} [Herself] <2>
- "Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show" (2003) {(2004-05-28)} [Herself]
- "Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show" (2003) {(2007-10-10)} [Herself]
- "Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show" (2003) {(2008-09-16)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2003-10-11)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2007-10-08)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2008-01-03)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2008-01-28)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2008-01-29)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2008-01-31)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2008-04-23)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2008-07-03)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2008-09-10)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2008-09-16)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2008-12-08)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2008-12-11)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2008-12-17)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2009-01-06)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2009-01-08)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2009-08-20)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2009-11-19)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2009-11-23)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2009-12-03)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2009-12-07)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2009-12-16)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2009-12-21)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2009-12-24)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2009-12-25)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2010-01-18)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2010-01-25)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2010-04-28)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2010-05-07)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2010-06-09)} [Herself]
- "Extra" (1994) {(2003-10-10)} [Herself]
- "EZ Streets" (1996) {Neither Have I Wings to Fly (#1.9)} [Larraine Cahill] <13>
- "Getaway" (1992) {(#14.28)} [Herself]
- "Getaway" (1992) {(#17.1)} [Herself - Celebrity traveller]
- "GMTV" (1993) {(2004-08-26)} [Herself]
- "HBO First Look" (1992) {All Access: The Making of 'Almost Famous' (#7.15)} [Herself]
- "Howard Stern" (1994) {(2000-09-20)} [Herself]
- "Inside the Actors Studio" (1994) {Kate Hudson (#16.3)} [Herself - Guest]
- "It's Good to Be..." (2003) {Kate Hudson, Queen of Making Money (#1.14)} (archive footage) [Himself]
- "Larry King Live" (1985) {(2009-12-15)} [Herself]
- "Larry King Live" (1985) {The Cast of Nine!} [Herself]
- "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" (1993) {(2000-10-06)} [Herself]
- "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" (1993) {(2003-06-18)} [Herself]
- "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" (1993) {(2005-08-10)} [Herself]
- "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" (1993) {(2008-06-09)} [Herself]
- "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" (1993) {Kate Hudson/Tim Daly/Bang Camaro (#16.67)} [Herself]
- "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" (2009) {(#1.165)} [Herself] <2>
- "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993) {(#15.61)} [Herself - Guest] <2>
- "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993) {(#16.67)} [Herself - Guest] <2>
- "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993) {(#17.148)} [Herself] <2>
- "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993) {(#17.56)} [Herself - Guest] <2>
- "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993) {(2004-05-20)} [Herself]
- "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993) {(2005-08-08)} [Herself]
- "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993) {(2006-07-17)} [Herself]
- "Le grand journal de Canal+" (2004) {(2009-01-19)} [Herself]
- "Live from Studio Five" (2009) {(#1.59)} [Herself]
- "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" (1989) {(2005-08-09)} [Herself]
- "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" (1989) {(2008-02-06)} [Herself]
- "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" (1989) {(2009-01-06)} [Herself] <3>
- "Party of Five" (1994) {Spring Breaks: Part 1 (#2.21)} [Cory] <12>
- "Quelli che... il calcio" (2001) {(#16.23)} [Herself]
- "Rachael Ray" (2006) {(#2.106)}
- "Rachael Ray" (2006) {(#3.84)} [Herself]
- "Saturday Night Live" (1975) {Kate Hudson/Radiohead (#26.2)} [Herself - Host] <20>
- "The Charlie Rose Show" (1991) {(2005-08-10)} [Herself]
- "The Daily Show" (1996) {(2002-09-24)} [Herself]
- "The Daily Show" (1996) {(2003-02-04)} [Herself]
- "The Daily Show" (1996) {(2005-08-09)} [Herself]
- "The Directors" (1999) {The Films of James Ivory (#2.31)} [Herself]
- "The Early Show" (1999) {(2008-06-09)} [Herself]
- "The Howard Stern Radio Show" (1998) {(2000-09-16)} [Herself]
- "The Insider" (2004) {(2007-12-18)} [Herself]
- "The Jay Leno Show" (2009) {(#1.82)} [Herself]
- "The O'Reilly Factor" (1996) {(2008-06-16)} (archive footage) [Herself]
- "The Oprah Winfrey Show" (1986) {(2004-06-18)} [Herself]
- "The Oprah Winfrey Show" (1986) {(2009-11-18)} [Herself - Guest]
- "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" (1996) {(2000-04-19)} [Herself]
- "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" (1996) {(2000-09-12)} [Herself]
- "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (1992) {(2003-06-16)} [Herself]
- "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (1992) {(2004-05-27)} [Herself]
- "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (1992) {(2005-08-02)} [Herself]
- "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (1992) {(2006-07-10)} [Herself]
- "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (1992) {(2008-09-15)} [Herself]
- "The View" (1997) {(2004-05-31)} [Herself]
- "The View" (1997) {(2008-06-11)} [Herself]
- "Tinseltown TV" (2002) {(2003-11-15)} [Herself]
- "Today" (1952) {(2005-08-05)} [Herself]
- "Total Request Live" (1998) {(2005-08-09)} [Herself]
- "TRL Italy" (1999) {(#7.1)} [Herself]
- "TRL Italy" (1999) {(#8.1)} [Herself]
- "Up Close with Carrie Keagan" (2007) {(2008-02-04)} [Herself] <2>
- "Up Close with Carrie Keagan" (2007) {(2008-09-17)} [Herself]
- "Up Close with Carrie Keagan" (2007) {(2009-01-07)} [Herself]
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- 'Chris Robinson (VIII)' (qv) (31 December 2000 - 25 October 2007) (divorced); 1 child
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- _How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)_ (qv) -> $4,500,000
- _Raising Helen (2004)_ (qv) -> $7,000,000
- _The Four Feathers (2002)_ (qv) -> $750,000
- _Desert Blue (1998)_ (qv) -> $8000
- _Ricochet River (2001)_ (qv) -> $7000
- _Skeleton Key (2005)_ -> $7,000,000
- _My Best Friend's Girl (2008)_ (qv) -> $7,000,000
- _Bride Wars (2009)_ (qv) -> $7,000,000
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- "Widescreen" (Germany), 3 August 2005, Iss. 09/2005, pg. 26, by: Fabian Prahl, "Die Moskitos waren riesig"
- "Playboy" (USA), August 2005, Vol. 52, Iss. 8, pg. 118-120+152, by: Eric Spitznagel, "20Q: Kate Hudson"
- "Vogue" (USA), September 2002, Vol. 192, Iss. 9, pg. 616-621+732, by: Vicki Woods, "Sparkling Star"
- "Ciak" (Italy), April 2001, pg. 73, by: Guilia D'Agnolo Vallan, "Figlia d'arte e sposa rock"
- "Out" (USA), November 2000, pg. 68, by: Michael Musto, "Kate Hudson"
- "Us Weekly" (USA), 9 October 2000, Iss. 295, pg. 58-60, "Goldie's Girl"
- "The Daily Telegraph" (UK), December 16, 2000, "Go Kate Go: Goldie Hawn's Daughter Steps Into the Limelight: Getting Into Hollywood Was Easy-She Was Born Into It-But Earning Movie-Star Status Proved More Elusive For Goldie Hawn's Daughter. Until Now. After a Few False Starts, Kate Hudson Has Directors At Her Feet "
- "The Calgary Sun" (USA), September 10, 2000, by: Louis B. Hobson, "Fame's All in this Family/ Kate Hudson's Acting Genes are Made from Pure Goldie"
- "USA Today" (USA), October 10, 2000, by: Harlan Jacobson, "Goldie's Girl is Famous Now Playing Penny Lane, She's in Public's Ears and Eyes "
- "The Philadelphia Inquier" (USA), July 16, 1999, by: Steven Rea, "Desert Blue' Co-star Kate Hudson isn't just Goldie Hawn's Daughter Anymore"
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- "The Los Angeles Times" (USA), 9 January 2009, by: Rachel Abramowitz, "'Bride Wars' Stars Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway are Funny Allies"
- "Veronica" (Netherlands), 5 April 2008, Iss. 14, by: Belinda Janssen, "Kate's kipfiletjes"
- "TVFilm" (Netherlands), 15 March 2008, Iss. 6, by: TVFilm, "Kate bij de vleet"
- "The Sydney Morning Herald" (Australia), 25 July 2006, by: Garry Maddox, "Kate Throws Weight Around"
- "Woman's Day" (USA), 9 May 2006, Vol. 69, Iss. 9, pg. 128, by: Kate Hudson, "Mama Said...Celebrities share their moms' words of wisdom"
- "Entertainment Weekly" (USA), 11 June 2004, Iss. 769, pg. 13 - 14, by: Missy Schwartz, "Raising Kate"
- "The Guardian" (UK), 12 July 2003, by: John Patterson, "Daughter Act"
- "Teen People" (USA), May 2001, pg. 98, by: Lori Majewski, "25 Hottest Stars Under 25"
- "New Zealand TV Guide" (New Zealand), 28 April 2001, Vol. 1, Iss. 1, pg. 127, by: Jenny Cooney Carrillo, "Heavenly role for Hudson"
- "Cosmopolitan" (Hungary), April 2001, pg. 23, "Anyja lánya?"
- "B" (Australia), January 2001, "Golden Girl"
- "Rolling Stone" (USA), 12 October 2000, Vol. 1, Iss. 851, pg. 67-68, by: Anthony Bozza, "Now-Famous Kate Hudson"
- "New Idea" (Australia), November 4, 2000, "Gwyneth and Kate: Hollywood's Dueling Divas"
- "The Mirror" (USA), September 15,2000, by: Kevin Smith, "Goldie's 24-Caret Girl"
- "Cosmopolitan" (USA), March 1999, pg. 184+186, by: David Handelman, "Goldie's Girl"
- "Movieline" (USA), February 1999, Vol. X, Iss. 5, pg. 14-15, by: Stephen Rebello, "Kate Hudson"
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- "Playboy" (USA), February 2009, Vol. 56, Iss. 2, pg. 52, by: staff, "The Year In Sex"
- "Metro" (Netherlands), 10 April 2008, "Raising Helen"
- "Veronica" (Netherlands), 5 April 2008, Iss. 14, by: Sunshine, "Kate's kipfiletjes (2 pictures)"
- "Harper's Bazaar" (USA), April 2008, pg. 166, by: Peter Lindbergh, "Green Goes Glam"
- "TVFilm" (Netherlands), 15 March 2008, Iss. 6, "Kate bij de vleet"
- "Playboy" (USA), June 2004, Vol. 51, Iss. 6, pg. 34, by: staff, "Sleaze Frame: Kate Hudson"
- "Celebrity Skin" (USA), November 2003, Vol. 27, Iss. 122, pg. 50, by: staff, "Blue Genes: Kate Hudson"
- "Celebrity Skin" (USA), August 2003, Vol. 26, Iss. 119, pg. 40, by: staff, "Skinematic Youth: Almost Famous"
- "Playboy" (USA), June 2003, Vol. 50, Iss. 6, pg. 164, by: Fernando Allende, "Grapevine: Kate The Grwar"
- "Celebrity Skin" (USA), March 2002, Vol. 24, Iss. 103, pg. 42-43, by: staff, "Hits & Mrs. - Chris Robinson"
- "Playboy" (USA), December 2001, Vol. 48, Iss. 12, pg. 136, "Sex Stars - 2001"
- "Showbiz uncovered" (UK), 18 November 2001, pg. 28, "Flashy"
- "Playboy" (USA), November 2001, Vol. 48, Iss. 11, pg. 87, by: Jamie Malanowski, "Sex In Cinema 2001"
- "Celebrity Skin" (USA), November 2001, Vol. 23, Iss. 100, pg. 43, "100 Sexiest Celebrities Of All Time Nude! #53 : Golden Girl"
- "Maxim" (USA), May 2001, Iss. Special, pg. 28, by: Corbis Outline, "Maxim Hot 100 2001: # 3"
- "High Society" (USA), May 2001, Vol. 26, Iss. 5, pg. 83, by: staff, "The 25 Greatest Paparazzi Nudes of All Time : Kate Hudson - March 2001"
- "Cinema" (Hungary), February 2001, Iss. 111, pg. 11, "Hudson Power"
- "In Style" (USA), May 2000, Vol. 7, Iss. 5, pg. 214-223, by: Matthew Rolston, "Bali Girl"
- "Celebrity Sleuth" (USA), 2000, Vol. 13, Iss. 8, pg. 68-69, by: staff, "Good Breeding: Hawn's Spawn"
- "Playboy" (USA), December 1999, Vol. 46, Iss. 12, pg. 252, by: Gilbert Flores, "Grapevine"
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- "Harper's Bazaar" (USA), January 2010
- "TV 14" (Germany), January 2010, Iss. 1
- "In Style" (USA), January 2009
- "TV 14" (Germany), January 2009, Iss. 3
- "Cosmopolitan" (USA), October 2008
- "TV direkt" (Germany), April 2008, Iss. 9
- "Vogue" (USA), January 2008
- "Veronica" (Netherlands), 5 August 2006, Iss. 31
- "Veronica" (Netherlands), 13 August 2005, Iss. 33
- "Mikro Gids" (Netherlands), 13 August 2005, Vol. 31, Iss. 33
- "In Style" (USA), July 2005
- "TV Hören und Sehen" (Germany), July 2004, Iss. 27
- "AD Magazine" (Netherlands), 26 June 2004
- "Gong" (Germany), June 2004, Iss. 25
- "American Way" (USA), 15 April 2004
- "TV Movie" (Germany), 13 December 2003, Iss. 26/2003
- "Cosmopolitan" (Netherlands), 1 June 2003, Iss. 6
- "Interview" (USA), March 2003
- "Vogue" (USA), September 2002, Vol. 192, Iss. 9
- "In Style" (USA), September 2001
- "Harper's Bazaar" (Australia), August 2001
- "Cosmopolitan" (Netherlands), 1 June 2001, Iss. 6
- "Elle" (Netherlands), 1 May 2001, Iss. 5
- "Harper's Bazaar" (USA), March 2001
- "FHM" (UK), March 2001, Iss. 134
- "Total Film" (UK), March 2001, Iss. 50
- "Telegraph Magazine" (UK), 16 December 2000
- "Jane" (USA), November 2000
- "McCall's" (USA), November 2000
- "Rolling Stone" (USA), 12 October 2000, Iss. 851
- "Vanity Fair" (USA), October 2000
- "Teen Tribute" (Canada), Winter 2000, Vol. 03, Iss. 04
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- TV commercial for Tommy Jeans (1997)
- Public service announcement for The ONE Campaign [www.one.org] (2005)
- Is the newest image model for Philippine clothing company Kamiseta, following other Hollywood actresses Natalie Portman and Alicia Silverstone.
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- I have zero problems when people say, "God, you look like your mother". I go, "Well, great! Thanks!"
- I'm a hippie at heart. I wear the clothes, and they're the best. And the music is incredible, too.
- 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".
- [on making _Raising Helen (2004)_ (qv)] 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' (qv), 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.
- [on her co-stars in _Raising Helen (2004)_ (qv)] It was great. They were so professional and yet, still kids. Abigail ['Abigail Breslin' (qv) 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' (qv) was hysterical. And 'Hayden Panettiere' (qv) 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.
- I'm not a big fan of romantic comedies, believe it or not... Well, I don't run out to see them.
- 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.
- [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.
- [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' (qv). And I was like, "Yeah". Gwyneth and I look nothing alike.
- If I'm not feeling good, I load on lots of jewelry. It gives me energy and makes me feel kind of happy.
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- Daughter of 'Bill Hudson (I)' (qv) and 'Goldie Hawn' (qv), but raised by Goldie's longtime partner, 'Kurt Russell (I)' (qv), whom she considers her father.
- Named one of the '50 Most Beautiful People in the World' by People Magazine. (2000)
- Turned down the part of Peter Parker's girlfriend Mary Jane Watson in _Spider-Man (2002)_ (qv) for the role of Ethne Eustace in _The Four Feathers (2002)_ (qv).
- Once said that as children, her brother Oliver used to torment her by nicknaming her "Hammerhead" (as in hammerhead shark).
- Graduated from Crossroads, a Santa Monica performing arts school, in 1997.
- Started production company Cosmic Entertainment in 2003 with 'Goldie Hawn' (qv), 'Kurt Russell (I)' (qv) and her brother.
- Ranked #99 in Premiere's 2003 annual Power 100 List. It is her first appearance on the list and she was the youngest person on it that year at the age of 24.
- Gave birth to her first child with 'Chris Robinson (VIII)' (qv), 'Ryder Robinson' (qv), on January 7, 2004. He weighed 8 lbs 11 oz.
- Enjoys playing guitar, writing music, and arts & crafts
- Younger sister of 'Oliver Hudson (I)' (qv) (born 1976), and a half-sister of Emily Hudson (born 1982) and 'Wyatt Russell' (qv) and Zachary Hudson (both born 1986).
- Niece of 'Brett Hudson' (qv) and 'Mark Hudson (I)' (qv) who, along with her father, 'Bill Hudson (I)' (qv), were part of the rock group, 'The Hudson Brothers' (qv).
- Her son Ryder's middle name, Russell, is an homage to her mother 'Goldie Hawn' (qv)'s longtime partner 'Kurt Russell (I)' (qv), whom Kate always considered to be her father.
- 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 (I)' (qv). Hudson won the part - but Hawn didn't tell her, turned it down, and kept the secret until she admitted it a year later.
- She turned down what could have been her big break, a role in _Escape from L.A. (1996)_ (qv), because it starred 'Kurt Russell (I)' (qv) and "I didn't want to be professionally associated with my dad. I just wanted to see if I could do the audition."
- She can play guitar and piano.
- Favorite musicians are 'The Beatles' (qv), 'The Rolling Stones' (qv), 'Led Zeppelin' (qv), 'The Grateful Dead' (qv), 'Joni Mitchell' (qv) and 'Bob Dylan' (qv).
- Admires 'Bette Davis' (qv)
- Does yoga
- Dislikes wearing make-up and washes her face with Cetaphil
- Her wedding ring is white gold.
- Father 'Bill Hudson (I)' (qv) is the son of Sicilian immigrants (who Anglicized their surname); mother 'Goldie Hawn' (qv) is half Anglo-Saxon and half Jewish. Kate was raised Jewish and Buddhist - as she describes it - "Jew-Bu".
- Best friends with 'Liv Tyler' (qv).
- Has 3 dogs: Clara (a Pomeranian), Doctor (an English bulldog), and Bella (a Neapolitan mastiff)
- Speaks French
- Buys her clothes from vintage clothing shops and makes her own jewelry
- Was at the 2004 Jammy Awards in Madison Square Garden. She is a big fan of the hippy/jam scene.
- Rank #38 on VH1's 100 Hottest Hotties
- Cousin of singer 'Sarah Hudson (V)' (qv).
- Ranked #51 in Stuff magazine's "102 Sexiest Women In The World" (2002).
- Is friends with 'The Rolling Stones' (qv) guitarist 'Keith Richards (II)' (qv).
- Her ex-stepmother is actress 'Cindy Williams (I)' (qv). She was married to 'Bill Hudson (I)' (qv), her father, and they had two children together named Zachary and Emily. The two are now divorced.
- Graduated from high school (Crossroads School, 1997) with two time NBA All-Star and current Golden State Warrior 'Baron Davis' (qv).
- She lost 60 pounds in the three months after giving birth to her son, Ryder, for her role in _The Skeleton Key (2005)_ (qv).
- Plays a young rock-star groupie in _Almost Famous (2000)_ (qv). Her mother, 'Goldie Hawn' (qv), played a middle-aged former groupie in _The Banger Sisters (2002)_ (qv).
- Her ex-husband, 'Chris Robinson (VIII)' (qv), is the lead singer of 'The Black Crowes' (qv).
- Named #47 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement. (2005)
- After the National Enquirer reported that she had an eating disorder, she successfully won a libel suit against them. 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).
- Ex-sister-in-law of 'Rich Robinson (III)' (qv).
- Announced separation from her husband of almost six years, 'Chris Robinson (VIII)' (qv) [July 2006].
- Named #66 in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement. (2006).
- Auditioned for the role of Lady Jocelyn in _A Knight's Tale (2001)_ (qv), but lost out to 'Shannyn Sossamon' (qv).
- Met one-time boyfriend 'Owen Wilson (I)' (qv) on the set of _You, Me and Dupree (2006)_ (qv).
- Ranked #27 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2007 list.
- Met former husband, singer 'Chris Robinson (VIII)' (qv), after actor/comedian, 'Dave Foley (I)' (qv) convinced Chris to hit on her.
- 'Kurt Russell (I)' (qv) walked her down the aisle at her wedding to 'Chris Robinson (VIII)' (qv).
- Launching new eco-friendly hair-care products [June, 2008].
- Was in a relationship with 'Lance Armstrong (I)' (qv) in 2008.
- Girlfriend of 'Alex Rodríguez (II)' (qv) [June 3, 2009].
- Born at 10:51 AM (PST).
- She was listed as a potential Razzie nominee in the Worst Actress category for _Bride Wars (2009)_ (qv). She did not receive the nomination.
- Granddaughter of 'Rut Hawn' (qv) and 'Laura Hawn' (qv).
- Has two nephews from her brother, Oliver Hudson and and sister-in-law 'Erinn Bartlett' (qv); Wilder Brooks Hudson and Bodhi Hawn Hudson.
- Met best friend 'Liv Tyler' (qv) at the Crossroads School in Santa Monica, California in the 90s.
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