Kate Hudson Opens Up About Co-Parenting With Three Different Dads

One Big Happy Family

Hudson was raised in Los Angeles, California by one of Hollywood's most loved couples - her mother, Goldie Hawn, and Hawn's longtime boyfriend, Kurt Russell. Russell became a significant father figure to Hudson after her biological father (actor Bill Hudson) left the scene.

One Big Happy Family

Despite the unconventional family unit, Hudson had a happy childhood. Her experiences as a child of divorce motivated her to keep her exes close, as she wanted them to be a big part of their kids' lives.

Estranged From Her Dad

She has spoken up about being estranged from her father, and the impact this has had on her life.

Estranged From Her Dad

In an interview with USA Today, she said, "I have a stepfather who stepped in and played a huge part in sharing what it is to have a dependable father figure in our life, but it doesn't take away from the fact that we didn't know our dad." This is why Hudson co-parents all of her children with their respective fathers.

Kurt Saves the Day

She has a close relationship with her stepfather, Kurt Russell, as he provided a sense of stability in her life following her parent's split. Today, he is a doting grandfather to all three of Hudson's children - Ryder (aged 17), Bingham (aged 9), and Rani Rose (aged 2).

Kurt Saves the Day

She recently shared an adorable photo on Instagram, showing Russell cradling his newborn grandchild, alongside the caption, "I love him to pieces. Happy Father's Day to our Pa!" It's a truly special bond.

Meeting Chris Robinson

As Hudson's career took off in 2000, so did her love life. She met Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson at a party in New York, and the two hit it off. Things moved quickly and they moved in together only days after meeting!

Meeting Chris Robinson

After less than a year of dating, they tied the knot on New Year's Eve in a hippy ceremony in Colorado. It was the first marriage for Kate and the second for Chris, who's 13 years her senior.

Taking Marriage Seriously

Like many marriages, things seemed perfect at first. Chris and Kate lived out the idyllic honeymoon phase in the public eye, as she thanked him in her acceptance speech after winning a Golden Globe for Best Actress in Almost Famous. "My husband, Chris Robinson. You inspire me every day," she gushed.

Taking Marriage Seriously

Robinson spilled his heart out in a soppy solo song entitled "Katie Dear," and Kate told the press how she was "taking marriage seriously" and was happy to be settling down.