Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson is well on her way to becoming one of Hollywood's biggest stars. She has already achieved a level of success that very few in Hollywood are ever able to obtain.

Kate was nominated for her first Academy Award at the age of 22. She, along with other members of her family have started their own production company, Cosmic Entertainment. Kate has even entered into the realm of directing.

With all this and motherhood, Kate Hudson is well on her way to becoming a superstar.

• She is one of the few people to successfully sue the National Enquirer. She made them admit that they had invented a story about her having an eating disorder.
• Kate turned down a big part in the film Escape From L.A. because her 'father' actor Kurt Russell was also in the picture. She did not what to be 'professionally' associated with her 'dad'.
• She is launching an eco-friendly, line of hair products.

Brief Kate Hudson Biography

Kate Hudson who is one of Hollywood's brightest young stars, was born on April 19th 1979 in Los Angeles California. She is the daughter of actress Goldie Hawn and musician Bill Hudson. Shortly after her birth, Kate's parents divorced and she remained with her mother. Following the divorce the family moved to Colorado where Kate spent a lot of her childhood. At the age of three Kurt Russell, Goldie's boyfriend, moved in with the family and it is Kurt whom Kate considers to be her 'real' father.

After graduation from Crossroads, a private school in Santa Monica, Kate was accepted to go to The University of New York. Instead of continuing her education Kate decided to pursue an acting career. Her first film was Ricochet River in 1998. Kate did not gain real celebrity status until her role in the academy nominated film Almost Famous. She has since starred in numerous movies including; How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days and The Skeleton Key. Her future projects include Bride Wars (2009) and Big Eyes (2009).

Kate Hudson comes from a very famous, celebrity filled family.

She was raised by her mother, academy award winning actress Goldie Hawn and her partner actor Kurt Russell.

Her biological father is musician Bill Hudson, of the Hudson Brothers. Her ex-stepmother was actress Cindy William who was married to Bill for nine years.

Her brother is actor Oliver Hudson who has starred in such projects as; Rules of Engagement and Dawson's Creek.

Kate was married to musician Chris Robinson, who is a member of the Black Crows. They have one child together, Ryder Russell Robinson.

Kate Hudson Quotes

"I have a big, flamboyant, open personality, which I think is why people may be saying these nice things about me."

"I'm superstitious.. But not like wear the same underwear for two weeks superstitious."

"I smoke, isn't that terrible?"

"I'm not a big fan of romantic comedies, believe it or not."

"Honesty will never break you."

"Never worry about bad press: All that matters is that they spell your name right."

"Somebody can become a celebrity for being stupid. That is what it has turned into."

"I always wanted to be a mom."

I auditioned on my own. I tried to make a mark for myself without anybody's help, not even Mom's."

"I gained 60 pounds, and I'm proud of it. Why do I need to watch my weight when I am pregnant? I could eat whatever the hell I want to eat."

"I am not afraid of heights. I rock climb. I can repel off the side of a building."

"This [interest in her private life] is totally new for me! I was married, happy and oblivious to all of this. The second I became single is when it started. According to every magazine, I'm with every other guy - except the person I'm actually interested in!"

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