Kate Garry Hudson was born on April 19, 1979, in Los Angeles, California, to actress Goldie Hawn and musician Bill Hudson. After her parents’ divorce, she and her brother, Oliver Hudson, were raised primarily by their mother and her longtime partner, Kurt Russell. She attended Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences in Santa Monica, California.
Hudson pursued an acting career despite her mother’s initial reservations. She made her film debut in the 1998 drama Desert Blue and subsequently appeared in films like 200 Cigarettes and Gossip.
Her breakthrough role came in 2000 with her performance as Penny Lane in Cameron Crowe’s semi-autobiographical film Almost Famous. This role earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress and an Academy Award nomination in the same category.
Hudson has starred in a variety of films across different genres, establishing herself as a versatile actress. Some of her most notable film roles include:
Beyond acting, Hudson has also ventured into business. She co-founded the activewear brand F