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Kate Hudson Biography

Birth Name:

Kate Garry Hudson

Birth Place:

Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession

Actor

Fast Facts

Modeled for a Tommy Jeans ad campaign in 1997
Received several awards for her performance as rock groupie Penny Lane in 2000's Almost Famous, including Breakthrough Performance (Broadcast Film Critics Association), Best Supporting Actress (Las Vegas Film Critics) and Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture (Golden Satellite)
Turned down the role of Peter Parker's girlfriend, Mary Jane, in Spider-Man (2002)
Formed the production company Cosmic Entertainment with Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell and brother Oliver Hudson in 2003
Got a scuba certificate while filming the 2008 movie Fool's Gold with Matthew McConaughey

2021Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
2009Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2001BAFTA Film Awards-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
2001Critics' Choice Awards-Breakthrough Performer: winner
2000Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2000Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated