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Kate Hudson Biography

Birth Name:Kate Garry Hudson

Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

  • In 2013, she joined the ANNpower Advisory Council to help advocate for programs that empower young women across the country
  • Graced the cover as the No․ 1 selection for People magazine's 2008 edition of the annual "Most Beautiful" feature
  • Born to actors Goldie Hawn and Bill Hudson
  • Sister to actors Oliver Hudson and Wyatt Russell
  • Gave up a chance to earn a degree from NYU in order to pursue an acting career
  • Quote: "Only in failure do you reach success․ You can only get to the good stuff when you've done the hard stuff․"
  • Best known for her portrayal of sassy characters
  • Is a childhood friend of actress Liv Tyler
  • Was offered the role of Mary Jane Watson in "Spider-Man," but turned it down

Awards

  • 2000ACCA-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: winner
  • 2000KCFCC Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2000Sierra Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2001Oscar-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2001Actor-Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2001Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2001American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2001BAFTA Film Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2001Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Female - Newcomer: winner
  • 2001CFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2001CFCA Award-Most Promising Actress: nominated
  • 2001Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2001Critics Choice Award-Breakthrough Artist: winner
  • 2001DFWFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2001FFCC Award-Newcomer of the Year: winner
  • 2001Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: winner
  • 2001MTV Movie Award-Best Dressed: nominated
  • 2001MTV Movie Award-Best Female Performance: nominated
  • 2001OFTA Film Award-Best Breakthrough Performance: Female: nominated
  • 2001OFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2001OFCS Award-Best Ensemble: winner
  • 2001OFCS Award-Best Cinematic Debut/Breakthrough: nominated
  • 2001OFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2001PFCS Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: winner
  • 2001PFCS Award-Best Newcomer: nominated
  • 2001Golden Satellite Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, Comedy or Musical: winner
  • 2001SEFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2001Teen Choice Award-Film - Choice Actress: nominated
  • 2003MTV Movie Award-Best Female Performance: nominated
  • 2003Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Liplock: nominated
  • 2003Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Liar: nominated
  • 2003Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Hissy Fit: nominated
  • 2003Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress - Comedy: nominated
  • 2003Stinker Award-Worst Actress: nominated
  • 2004Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress - Comedy: nominated
  • 2007Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Comedy: nominated
  • 2009MTV Movie Award-Best Fight: nominated
  • 2009Razzie Award-Worst Actress: nominated
  • 2009Special Achievement Award-Best Ensemble, Motion Picture: winner
  • 2009Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Rumble: nominated
  • 2009Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Hissy Fit: nominated
  • 2009Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Comedy: nominated
  • 2009WAFCA Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
  • 2010Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2010OFTA Film Award-Best Music, Original Song: nominated
  • 2012ACCA-Best Supporting Actress of the Decade: nominated
  • 2015Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: nominated
  • 2017Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2021Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
  • 2021Razzie Award-Worst Actress: winner
  • 2023Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2025Tribute Award-Musical: winner
  • 2025NYFCO Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2025Jury Award-TV Performance of the Year (Actress): winner
  • 2025WIN Award-Outstanding Actress Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2026AACTA International Award-Best Lead Actress in Film: nominated
  • 2026Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2026Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2026BAFTA Film Award-Best Leading Actress: nominated
  • 2026Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
  • 2026Icon Award-: winner