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Goldie Hawn

Birth Name:
Goldie Jeanne Hawn
Birth Place:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Profession
Actress, Soundtrack, Producer, Director
Goldie Hawn

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 DavidWinner
  • 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
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