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Goldie Hawn Biography

Birth Name:Goldie Jeanne Hawn

Birth Place:Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer, Director

Fast Facts

Founded the MindUp program with the Hawn Foundation in an effort to help provide children with remedies for their stress and anxiety
Received a Women in Film Crystal Award along with her co-stars from "The First Wives Club" in 1997
Is the mother of actress Kate Hudson
Studied ballet and tap dancing at the age of three, performing at the age of 10 in a Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo production of "The Nutcracker․"
Quote: "We can't hold on to our youth․ But what you can hang on to is all the things we've been told a zillion times - you have to find the light in your life that made you happy when you were a little girl or little guy․"
Often takes on the role of silly, giddy characters
Gave the commencement address for the Graduating Class of 2002 at American University
She is a descendent of Edward Rutledge, the youngest person to sign the United States Declaration of Independence

Awards

1969Primetime Emmy-Special Classification Achievements - Individuals (Variety Performances): nominated
1970Oscar-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: winner
1970Special David-: winner
1970Golden Globe-Most Promising Newcomer - Female: nominated
1970Golden Globe-Best Supporting Actress: winner
1970Primetime Emmy-Special Classification of Outstanding Program and Individual Achievement - Individuals: nominated
1971BAFTA Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
1971Golden Laurel-Best Comedy Performance, Female: nominated
1973Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1976Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1977Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1979Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1980NYFCC Award-Best Actress: nominated
1981Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
1981Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1981NSFC Award-Best Actress: nominated
1983Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1987American Comedy Award-Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture (Leading Role): nominated
1988American Comedy Award-Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture (Leading Role): nominated
1993American Comedy Award-Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture (Leading Role): nominated
1996NBR Award-Best Acting by an Ensemble: winner
1997American Comedy Award-Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture (Leading Role): nominated
1997Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Actress - Comedy: winner
1997OFTA Film Award-Best Adapted Song: nominated
1997Golden Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: nominated
1998Lone Star Film & Television Award-Best TV Director: winner
1999Bambi-Film - International: winner
2002Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actress: nominated
2003Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
2018Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actress: nominated