Kate Hudson Opens Up About Co-Parenting With Three Different Dads
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Actress, author, and entrepreneur Kate Hudson has had a varied career and a varied dating history to match! Hudson rose to fame in 2000 following her appearance in indie flick Almost Famous, and has been in the public eye ever since. She has had her fair share of famous partners but has since settled down with musician and actor Danny Fujikawa. Together they raise Hudson’s blended brood, and she has recently opened up about her co-parenting experiences.
One Big Happy Family
Hudson was raised in Los Angeles, California by one of Hollywood’s most loved couples — her mother, Goldie Hawn, and Hawn’s longtime boyfriend, Kurt Russell. Russell became a significant father figure to Hudson after her biological father (actor Bill Hudson) left the scene.
Despite the unconventional family unit, Hudson had a happy childhood. Her experiences as a child of divorce motivated her to keep her exes close, as she wanted them to be a big part of their kids’ lives.
Estranged From Her Dad
She has spoken up about being estranged from her father, and the impact this has had on her life.
In an interview with USA Today, she said, “I have a stepfather who stepped in and played a huge part in sharing what it is to have a dependable father figure in our life, but it doesn’t take away from the fact that we didn’t know our dad.” This is why Hudson co-parents all of her children with their respective fathers.
Kurt Saves the Day
She has a close relationship with her stepfather, Kurt Russell, as he provided a sense of stability in her life following her parent’s split. Today, he is a doting grandfather to all three of Hudson’s children — Ryder (aged 17), Bingham (aged 9), and Rani Rose (aged 2).
She recently shared an adorable photo on Instagram, showing Russell cradling his newborn grandchild, alongside the caption, “I love him to pieces. Happy Father’s Day to our Pa!” It’s a truly special bond.
Meeting Chris Robinson
As Hudson’s career took off in 2000, so did her love life. She met Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson at a party in New York, and the two hit it off. Things moved quickly and they moved in together only days after meeting!
After less than a year of dating, they tied the knot on New Year’s Eve in a hippy ceremony in Colorado. It was the first marriage for Kate and the second for Chris, who’s 13 years her senior.