Kate Hudson's journey to reconnect with her biological father's side of the family has unveiled a lesser-known chapter in the life of the Hollywood legacy.
Kurt Russell, though not the biological father of Kate Hudson and her brother Oliver, has played a pivotal role as their father figure for over four decades. The siblings have been vocal about considering Russell as their true father, emphasizing the strong familial bonds nurtured within the Russell-Hawn household.
On the other side of their family tree is Bill Hudson, Kate and Oliver's biological father, who, according to the siblings, abandoned them during their early years. In 2015, Bill publicly disowned them, further straining their already fractured relationship.
Despite the challenges, Kate Hudson, at 44, has embarked on a journey to reconnect with her unknown siblings from her father's side. Bill Hudson went on to have more children – Lalania, Zach, and Emily Hudson. In a candid revelation on their shared podcast, "Siblings Rivalry," Kate and Oliver discussed the emotional experience of reconnecting with their father's daughter over the phone.
"I have two sisters that I don't talk to for no other reason than what my dad did... and now my sister, my brother and I have started communicating again. And honestly, I got on the phone with her and we just started talking, crying my eyes out. It was great. My sister even said: 'we're starting now. We're starting now,'" shared Kate on the podcast.
The process of rebuilding connections with the more distant part of the family appears to be underway. While Kate and Oliver have successfully reconnected with some siblings, they acknowledge having more siblings, creating a tapestry of relationships that extends beyond the Hollywood limelight. In addition to their newfound connections, the Hudson siblings grew up alongside half-brother Boston Russell and Wyatt Russell, Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn's son, who is also an actor.
The Hudson family, with its unique dynamics and a blend of relationships, challenges the conventional Hollywood narrative. Kate Hudson's openness about her family journey reflects the resilience and love that transcends biological ties, as she continues to cherish Kurt Russell as an "amazing Pa" and embraces the complexity of her familial bonds.
