Kate Hudson’s Oscar nomination turned into a warm and emotional family moment, not a loud Hollywood celebration. The actress recently shared how she found out about the big news and how her famous family reacted right after.
Hudson learned she was nominated for Best Actress for her role in Song Sung Blue early in the morning at home. It was still dark, and the house was quiet. Her youngest daughter, Rani Rose, happened to be with her at the time, which made the moment even more special.
She shared that Rani woke up confused and asked why the TV was on so early. Hudson laughed as she explained the situation to her daughter and watched the announcement together. Celebrating the news with her little girl beside her was something she truly cherished.
Soon after, the rest of her family started coming over. Instead of popping champagne, they sat down with coffee and talked. Hudson said the conversation quickly turned into gratitude. They spoke about how lucky they all feel to be part of the film industry and how rare moments like this really are.
Hudson comes from a well-known Hollywood family. Her mom is Goldie Hawn, and her family also includes Kurt Russell and several siblings who all understand the ups and downs of the business. She joked that once her nomination was announced, their family group chat went wild with messages and emojis flying everywhere.
Song Sung Blue is directed by Craig Brewer and stars Hudson alongside Hugh Jackman. The film tells the story of a married couple who perform together in a Neil Diamond tribute band. Hudson plays Claire “Thunder” Sardina, a passionate singer chasing her dream through music.
This year’s Best Actress category is packed with strong performances. Hudson is nominated alongside Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, Renate Reinsve, and Emma Stone. She shared that the nominees have already been sending supportive messages to one another and celebrating each other’s success.
This is Hudson’s second Oscar nomination. Her first came 25 years ago for her role in Almost Famous. She admitted that this time feels very different. Back then, everything happened fast. She was young, working nonstop, and still figuring out her place in the industry.
Now, she feels more settled and more thankful. She says she knows how to truly sit in the moment and appreciate it. The nomination means more because she understands how much work and patience it takes to reach this point.
Hudson also made it clear that the recognition is not just hers. She said the moment belongs to everyone who worked on the film, from the crew behind the camera to her co-stars. For her, the nomination is a shared win and a reminder of why she loves making movies.
