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Kate Hudson recently offered her insights on the dynamics of contemporary relationships, expressing concern over how easily people seem to abandon them rather than work to preserve them. The actress shared her thoughts during an appearance on the “On Film…With Kevin McCarthy” podcast.
Reflecting on her role in the movie “Song Sung Blue,” Hudson discussed the enduring relationship of her character, Claire Sardina, a hairdresser and singer, with her husband Mike Sardina, portrayed by Hugh Jackman. The film portrays their struggle as Mike battles alcoholism while both pursue their dreams, yet the couple remains committed through various challenges.
Hudson noted the positive shift in societal norms that no longer force individuals to remain in unhealthy relationships. However, she also expressed concern that today’s culture often regards relationships as easily disposable.
“In movies, and in life, it’s become so easy for people to leave,” she observed. “We’ve somewhat lost sight of the value in fighting for something, in working hard to support and believe in your family and partnership.”
While acknowledging the benefits of not being trapped in complex relationships, Hudson lamented that it is now often simpler to walk away than to stay and work through difficulties.
“I think the thing that hits people more than they want to maybe admit, is that relationships and life is hard,” Hudson added. “But when you have the grit and the resilience to stick with it or to stick with someone or to work through something, the other side of that is really powerful, strong and beautiful, and it gives everybody else a sense of like safety and love.”
The “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” star described the feeling as a “big blanket.”
Hudson went on to express her belief that the popularity of self-help books and podcasts demonstrates how people are struggling with the question, “What is it to live a healthy, long, beautiful life?”
“There’s something about movies when they hit you in a certain way,” she said, pointing to an emotional scene between Mike and Claire, in which, following a tragedy that could have torn them apart, the characters reaffirm their love and commitment to each other.
“Like that scene, when you see it, you’re like, ‘Oh, when you earn that comfort because you stand by somebody, or you get through the hard stuff, or you are so in it with that person that, like, you don’t know if you’re going to get at it, but you’ll never ever let… you’ll never give up on that person,’” Hudson said. “In a moment like that, you’re like, ‘Oh… that’s why we work so hard for love,’ but we need to work at it.”
Hudson added she believes that movies like “Song Sung Blue” serve as a reminder for audiences that people can overcome hardships together.
“Life hits us really hard with all kinds of things, and some people a lot harder than others,” she said. “And so, when you see movies that kind of are more affirming… they can be really inspirational, that people can get through it with each other if they just stick with it. Love that about this movie.”
In January, Hudson received an Oscar nomination for best actress for her critically acclaimed performance in the biographical musical drama. Hudson was first nominated in the category in 2001 after making her breakthrough in the 2000 comedy drama “Almost Famous.”
While speaking with Fox News Digital at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival last month, Hudson reflected on how her experience navigating awards season as an Oscar nominee differed from her first time around.
“I kind of related it to having a third child,” said the actress.
Hudson is mother to son Ryder Robinson, 21, whom she shares with her ex-husband, The Black Crowes lead singer Chris Robinson. She also shares son Bingham Hawn Bellamy, 14, with her ex-fiancé, Muse frontman Matt Bellamy, and daughter Rani Rose Hudson Fujikawa, 7, with her fiancé, musician Danny Fujikawa.
“It’s like, you just take everything in differently,” she continued. “You soak it up, and also you have all these relationships that you’ve created over the years, and people that you know and that you have really like, spent a lot of time with and worked with. So the room feels a lot cozier than it did when I was 21.”
“I was so young, right?” Hudson added, “So I just really started my career, and it was a new room for me. And now I get to be at these parties and celebrate friends. It does feel different.”