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Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson is an American actress and singer-songwriter born on April 19, 1979, in Los Angeles, California.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Kate Hudson is an American actress and singer-songwriter known for films like Almost Famous and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. She is also an entrepreneur and has three children.

Early life and family

Kate Garry Hudson was born in Los Angeles in 1979. She is the daughter of actress Goldie Hawn and musician Bill Hudson, and was raised in a family deeply connected to the entertainment industry.

Acting career

Hudson made her film debut in Desert Blue (1998) and gained major recognition for her role in Almost Famous (2000). She later appeared in popular studio films including romantic comedies like How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and ensemble projects such as Deepwater Horizon.

Personal life and other work

Hudson was married to musician Chris Robinson from 2000 to 2007. She has three children and has been in a long-term relationship with musician Danny Fujikawa, whom she is engaged to. In addition to acting, she works as a singer-songwriter and co-founded the activewear brand Fabletics.

In short

  • Born April 19, 1979 in Los Angeles.
  • Daughter of Goldie Hawn and Bill Hudson.
  • Breakthrough role in Almost Famous (2000).
  • Mother of three, engaged to Danny Fujikawa.
Canadian angle

Kate Hudson is well known to Canadian audiences through Hollywood films and entertainment media coverage, including her roles in major international releases that have been widely distributed in Canada.

Quick questions

How old is Kate Hudson?
Kate Hudson was born on April 19, 1979, so she is 47 years old as of July 23, 2026.
What movies has Kate Hudson been in?
Her film credits include Desert Blue, Almost Famous, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, You, Me and Dupree, Fool’s Gold, and Deepwater Horizon.
Does Kate Hudson have children?
Yes. She has three children.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_Hudson
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, occupation, spouse, partner, children, and general biography
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005028/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, marriage history, age, and children
  3. Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/facts/Kate-Hudson
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, and marriage to Chris Robinson
  4. People — https://www.people.com/kate-hudson-loves-getting-older-going-to-be-great-old-person-11957735
    Supports: Age in 2026 and children
  5. Famous Birthdays — https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/kate-hudson.html
    Supports: Selected films, relationship history, and engagement to Danny Fujikawa
  6. National Today — https://www.nationaltoday.com/birthday/kate-hudson/
    Supports: Estimated net worth and engagement to Danny Fujikawa