Kurt Russell recently shared how his granddaughter, Rio Hudson, closely resembles her famous grandmother, Goldie Hawn, both in looks and talent. During an interview in 2024, he highlighted Rio’s budding creative skills, noting she is already drawing comparisons to Goldie, which has become a nickname among friends and family.
Rio’s Emerging Talent and Family Legacy
Rio Hudson, 12 years old and the daughter of Oliver Hudson and Erinn Barlett, has already begun showing talent in performance arts, particularly dance. Kurt praised her skills while talking to E! News, saying,
“Rio is showing some serious chops with dancing ability,”
and added that many refer to her as “‘Mini Goldie.’” He also acknowledged that Rio inherited her acting abilities not only from Goldie but from her mother, Erinn Barlett, who was an actress before marrying Oliver Hudson.
Public Reactions to Rio’s Nickname ‘Mini Goldie’
Fans responding to the nickname ‘Mini Goldie’ are enthusiastic and supportive, sharing their admiration across social media platforms. Comments on an E! News Instagram post reflected this sentiment, with one fan writing,
“Yes! She has charisma like her grandma ❤️🔥,”
and another expressing,
“I just Love this family 🥰.”
When Entertainment Tonight highlighted the bond between Goldie and Rio in mid-2025, followers again praised Rio’s resemblance and charm, with remarks such as “She has Goldie Smile ❤️😍” and
“Definitely her mini me!!! She’s adorable 😍😍😍.”
One hopeful fan predicted,
“That kid is going to be a star!!”
The Acting Tradition Within the Hudson-Russell Family
Rio is part of a family with deep roots in the entertainment industry. Alongside her grandparents and parents, her brothers Wilder Hudson, 18, and Bodhi Hudson, 15, plus cousin Ryder Robinson, 22—the eldest son of Kate Hudson—are all involved in acting careers. Kurt described the family’s approach to their craft by saying,
“It’s an interesting family in that regard,”
and explained there’s no pressure to continue the acting tradition:
“Nobody really intentionally looks at acting as something that must be, ‘We must follow this tradition.’ There’s nobody doing that. Whether it strikes you or not, it strikes a lot of us.”
A Unique Path for One Family Member
While most of the family embraces the entertainment industry, there is one exception: Boston Russell, Kurt’s older son with his ex-wife Season Hubley. Wyatt Russell, Kurt’s son, mentioned,
“Boston wants nothing to do with anything,”
although he added that Boston “He’d be the best” if he chose to pursue acting. Kurt humorously referred to Boston as “the family therapist,” highlighting his different, yet important, role within the family dynamic.
