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Kate Hudson, the celebrated actress known for her role in “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” had to carve her own path to fame, despite her renowned lineage. Growing up with iconic parents, Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, might have seemed like a golden ticket to stardom, yet Kate and her brother Oliver Hudson were raised with a different kind of privilege.
Kate recently opened up about her upbringing on the February 19 episode of the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, where she shared insights into her parents’ unique approach to parenting. “I grew up in L.A., surrounded by kids who were handed everything by their parents,” she reflected. “But my parents were the opposite.”
Although she acknowledges the privilege of her upbringing, the 46-year-old actress emphasized that her parents were firm in teaching her and her brother a critical lesson: success must be earned. “We were privileged, but my parents made it clear that none of it was ours by right. It was something we had to work for,” she explained. “To live the kind of life we had, we needed to develop a strong work ethic.”
Despite witnessing peers gaining advantages through their parents’ influence, Kate adhered to the values instilled in her by Goldie and Kurt. She embraced their philosophy, allowing it to shape her journey and understanding of success. Thus, Kate Hudson’s rise to fame is as much a testament to her talent as it is to the principles she absorbed from her family.
But despite being surrounded by other kids whose parents helped them get ahead, Kate accepted her parents’ mindset and “really took that to heart.”