If nostalgia had a modern face, Kate Hudson just volunteered. Fresh off her third Golden Globe nomination, the actress marked the moment with a daring, retro-inspired photoshoot that instantly turned heads.
Hudson shared behind-the-scenes images from her sit-down with W Magazine, revealing a look straight out of a vintage pin-up calendar. She posed wearing teeny hot pants, a cropped plaid shirt left open, and a bra top layered underneath — an outfit that flirted shamelessly with old-Hollywood confidence.
The styling leaned hard into classic glamour. Bright red lipstick, sculpted vintage curls, and silver stilettos completed the throwback fantasy, creating a look that felt playful, fearless, and completely intentional. It was less costume, more attitude — a woman enjoying her moment without restraint.
The photoshoot coincides with Hudson’s Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress for her role in Song Sung Blue. In the film, she stars opposite Hugh Jackman, portraying Claire Sardina — half of a real-life Neil Diamond tribute duo who performed throughout the late ’80s, ’90s, and early 2000s. The story is inspired by a 2008 documentary of the same name.
Hudson revealed that landing the role was partly thanks to Jackman. He reportedly saw her discussing her album Glorious on a morning show and immediately suggested her for the part, convinced she was right for Claire.
The experience on set was refreshingly freeing. Hudson shared that she didn’t restrict herself physically or mentally during filming. She gained about 15 pounds, avoided intense workouts, skipped strict skincare routines, and simply allowed herself to exist comfortably in the role — soft, relaxed, and fully present. Filming over the holiday season only made that approach easier.
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She also had the chance to meet the real Claire Sardina during production, adding emotional weight to the project. Claire’s husband and musical partner, Mike, passed away in 2006, making the film both celebratory and bittersweet.
Between the nomination, the pin-up visuals, and her candid reflections, Hudson’s latest moment feels less like a comeback and more like a confident pause — one where she’s owning every era of herself at once.
