Kate Hudson
Known for
Daughter of actress Goldie Hawn, Kate Hudson burst onto the scene as the uninhibited groupie Penny Lane in Cameron Crowe's 'Almost Famous', a role that earned her an Oscar nomination while still very young. Born in Los Angeles in 1979, she later specialized in romantic comedy with box-office hits such as 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days'. Over time she diversified her career toward the thriller and the musical, with work such as 'Nine' or the series 'Glee'. Hudson radiates a sunny, spontaneous charisma that lights up the screen even in lightweight plots.
Kate Hudson
37 Movies
4 Series
Daughter of actress Goldie Hawn, Kate Hudson burst onto the scene as the uninhibited groupie Penny Lane in Cameron Crowe's 'Almost Famous', a role that earned her an Oscar nomination while still very young. Born in Los Angeles in 1979, she later specialized in romantic comedy with box-office hits such as 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days'. Over time she diversified her career toward the thriller and the musical, with work such as 'Nine' or the series 'Glee'. Hudson radiates a sunny, spontaneous charisma that lights up the screen even in lightweight plots.
Movies
Plays Mei Mei (voice)
Kung Fu Panda 3
2016
Plays Birdie Jay
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
2022
Plays Andie Anderson
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
2003
Plays Penny Lane
Almost Famous
2000
Plays Felicia Williams
Deepwater Horizon
2016
Producer
Plays Liv
Bride Wars
2009
Plays Tess Finnegan
Fool's Gold
2008
Plays Claire Sardina
Song Sung Blue
2025
Plays Caroline Ellis
The Skeleton Key
2005
Plays Jesse
Mother's Day
2016
Plays Helen Harris
Raising Helen
2004
Plays Darcy
Something Borrowed
2011
Plays Alexis
My Best Friend's Girl
2008
Plays Eleanor Strubing
Marshall
2017
Plays Dee Dee Travis
Dr. T & the Women
2000
Plays Anna Reed
Good People
2014
Plays Isabel Walker
Le Divorce
2003
Plays Emma Dinsmore / Ylva / Elsa / Eldora / Anna
Alex & Emma
2003
Plays Molly
You, Me and Dupree
2006
Plays Erica
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
2013
Plays Amy Stanton
The Killer Inside Me
2010
Plays Ethne Eustace
The Four Feathers
2002
Plays Bonnie Belle
Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon
2022
Plays Cindy
200 Cigarettes
1999
Plays Stephanie
Nine
2009
Plays Zu
Music
2021
Plays Naomi Preston
Gossip
2000
Plays Zoe Shannon
Shell
2025
Plays Marley Corbett
A Little Bit of Heaven
2011
Plays Merci
Rock the Kasbah
2015
Plays Simone Cleary
A Little White Lie
2023
Plays Sarah Bloom
Wish I Was Here
2014
Plays Lucy Owens
About Adam
2001
Plays Skye Davidson
Desert Blue
1999
Plays Mei Mei (voice)
Panda Paws
2016
Plays Lorna
Ricochet River
2001
Latest Trailers
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Robert Richardson: The White Devil
Full Filmography
Song Sung Blue
Claire Sardina
2025
Film
Shell
Zoe Shannon
2025
Film
Running Point
Isla Gordon · 20 episodes
2025–
TV
A Little White Lie
Simone Cleary
2023
Film
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Birdie Jay
2022
Film
Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon
Bonnie Belle
2022
Film
Truth Be Told
Micah Keith · 10 episodes
2021
TV
Music
Zu
2021
Film
Marshall
Eleanor Strubing
2017
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Kate Hudson and where are they from?
Kate Hudson is 47 years old, born on April 19, 1979 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Kate Hudson?
Kate Hudson is best known for roles in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, Kung Fu Panda 3.
How many movies has Kate Hudson been in?
Over a 34-year career (since 1992), Kate Hudson has appeared in 37 movies and 4 TV shows.
What was Kate Hudson's first movie?
The career of Kate Hudson began with Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992).
What is Kate Hudson's most recent movie or series?
Kate Hudson's most recent release is Robert Richardson: The White Devil, which premiered on July 5, 2026.
What TV shows has Kate Hudson appeared in?
On television, Kate Hudson has appeared in Glee, The Daily Show, Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Kate Hudson
1979-04-19 · Los Angeles, California, USA
Kate Garry Hudson (born April 19, 1979) is an American actress. She has received several accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and a nomination for an Academy Award.
Born to singer Bill Hudson and actress Goldie Hawn, Hudson made her film debut in the 1998 drama Desert Blue, which was followed by supporting roles in several films. She rose to prominence with her portrayal of Penny Lane in Cameron Crowe's musical drama Almost Famous (2000), for which she won a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress and received an Oscar nomination in the same category.
Throughout the 2000s, Hudson starred in a succession of romantic comedies, most notably in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003), You, Me and Dupree (2006), Fool's Gold (2008), and Bride Wars (2009). On television, she had a recurring role in the musical series Glee (2012–2013) and a starring role in the second season of Truth Be Told (2022). Her other film credits include The Skeleton Key (2005), Nine (2009), Rock the Kasbah (2015), Deepwater Horizon (2016), Mother's Day (2016), Music (2021), and Glass Onion (2022).
Hudson is a co-founder of the fitness brand and membership program Fabletics, operated by TechStyle Fashion Group. She is also the author of the non-fiction books Pretty Happy: Healthy Ways to Love Your Body (2016) and Pretty Fun: Creating and Celebrating a Lifetime of Tradition (2017).