Kate Hudson marked one of the biggest mornings of her career in the most personal way possible — at home, makeup-free, wrapped in a bathrobe, and holding her mom close. The actress shared the intimate moment on Instagram the same day she received her second Oscar nomination, and the resemblance between her and Goldie Hawn instantly stole the spotlight.
In the cover photo, Hudson and Hawn appear without a trace of makeup, pressed cheek to cheek in a quiet embrace. Hudson wears a cozy flannel robe, her hair undone, while Hawn looks just as natural and radiant. The image felt unfiltered and emotional, capturing celebration without any red-carpet polish.
“What a beautiful morning,” Hudson wrote alongside the post, adding sun and prayer emojis. The simplicity of the caption matched the tone of the moment — gratitude first, glam later.
The post didn’t stop there. A second slide showed a video of Hudson finding out about her nomination in real time, her reaction raw and joyful. The final image displayed her name officially listed among this year’s Best Actress nominees, sealing the milestone.
Hudson earned her first Academy Award nomination in 2000 for her breakout performance in Almost Famous, where she brought the iconic Penny Lane to life. The role landed her a Best Supporting Actress nomination and marked her arrival as a lasting presence in Hollywood.
This time, she’s being recognized for Song Sung Blue, a musical film in which she stars opposite Hugh Jackman. For the role, Hudson embraced a physical transformation, gaining 15 pounds and stepping away from her usual discipline.
She explained that the process felt freeing. She allowed herself to eat without restriction, ease up on workouts, and even abandon skincare routines for a while. According to Hudson, the goal was to simply live — and enjoy it — especially since the filming period overlapped with the holidays.
Song Sung Blue tells the story of a real-life Neil Diamond tribute band, blending music with emotion and lived-in realism — a tone Hudson fully leaned into.
Only weeks earlier, she proved that glamour is always within reach when she appeared on the red carpet at the film’s New York premiere. She turned heads in a dramatic, deep-cut green gown paired with a sheer pink cape from Valentino’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, creating a striking look that nodded to bold, early-2000s style.
But this morning wasn’t about fashion statements or red carpets. It was about a daughter, a mother, and a quiet celebration of how far she’s come — no makeup required.
