Kate Hudson recalled the advice Kurt Russell gave her when she faced her first Academy Award nomination, emphasizing the importance of managing expectations. The actress, nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Penny Lane in the 2001 film Almost Famous, shared this insight during an interview on The Howard Stern Show on Tuesday. The conversation centered on how Russell prepared her for any result during the ceremony.
Advice That Helped Hudson Stay Grounded During Oscar Night
At the time, Hudson was quite young and overwhelmed by the entire experience. She remembered Kurt Russell telling her,
“Don’t listen to everybody. You never know. You never know what’s going to happen. Sometimes you might win and you don’t, and sometimes you don’t think you’re going to win, and you might win.”
This counsel helped her approach the event realistically, despite the high hopes of those around her after winning the Golden Globe.
Raised by Goldie Hawn and her longtime partner Kurt Russell, Hudson reflected on entering the awards ceremony without any firm expectation of victory. She described the advice as “a good first lesson,” highlighting how she learned to detach from external pressures and accept whatever outcome awaited her.
Career Milestones and Current Oscar Nomination
Although Hudson did not win the Oscar in 2001, as Marcia Gay Harden took home the award for her role in Pollock, the experience stayed with her. Hudson recently earned her second Academy Award nomination for her performance in the biographical musical drama Song Sung Blue. Competing alongside fellow nominees Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, Renate Reinsve, and Emma Stone, Hudson plans to carry the same mindset she adopted years ago.
Remaining Authentic in Speech and Emotions at the Awards
The actress, now 46, expressed her preference for speeches that come from the heart rather than rehearsed lines.
“I’m not a fan of the rehearsed speech. I like when it feels like from the heart, spontaneous and authentic or nervous and real,”
Hudson said with a smile. She also shared,
“I have so many things to say about my family that I’m nervous to even prepare any of it. I think it just needs to come out the way it’s supposed to come out.”
Looking Ahead to the 2026 Academy Awards
The upcoming Academy Awards ceremony will take place on March 15, 2026, when Hudson will once again step onto the stage with the wisdom Kurt Russell shared, prepared to face the evening with calm and authenticity.
