Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson is a Golden Globe Award winning actress. She first appeared on an episode of Party of Five in 1996 and some lesser known films. Her breakthrough role came in 2000 when she was cast in the role of Penny Lane in the movie Almost Famous, which won her a Golden Globe award and earned her an Academy award nomination. In 2003, she starred in How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days, which was a huge success grossing over $100 million.

Fast Facts

1. Born: April 19, 1979
2. Origin: Los Angeles, California
3. Height: 5'6"
4. Daughter of actress Goldie Hawn
5. Was married to Chris Robinson
6. Has one son
7. Dated Owen Wilson and Lance Armstrong
8. Latest Release: Fool's Gold

Other Work

Hudson recently co starred with Matthew McConaughey in the 2008 film Fool's Gold. She is currently working on upcoming projects which include My Best Friend's Girl, Bride Wars, Big Eyes and A Dream of Red Mansions.

Personal Life

In 2000, Hudson married The Black Crowes front man Chris Robinson. On January 7, 2004, the couple welcomed a son Ryder Russell Robinson. In 2006, Hudson and Robinson divorced. After the divorce, Hudson started publicly dating Owen Wilson. The couple split up shortly later. In May of 2008, Hudson began dating cyclist Lance Armstrong. Hudson and Armstrong announced their break up on July 30, 2008.¹

Quotes

1. "I have zero problems when people say, 'God, you look like your mother.' I go, 'Well, great! Thanks!'"
2. "I'm a hippie at heart. I wear the clothes, and they're the best. And the music is incredible, too."
3. "I'm not a big fan of romantic comedies, believe it or not... Well, I don't run out to see them."
4. "I'm Jewish and this was the first time I experienced real anti-Semitism. Paris was scary...there were synagogues bombed and there was anti-Semitic graffiti all over the place. I was very angry. This is something I am passionate about."
5. "It bothers me, it bothers my parents. Ryder doesn't know what that is. He's four years old. It's aggressive, it's bizarre and it makes him self-conscious. And kids should always be kids, they should never be self-conscious of what they're doing. That should be illegal." - On Paparazzi following her and her son

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