Kate Hudson at the Oscars buzz stage, celebrating her first Academy Award nomination for Song Sung Blue (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)
As she looks to the next phase of her career, Kate Hudson has made it clear she wants to play a wider variety of roles than those viewers may be accustomed to seeing from her. The 46-year-old actress, best known for her classic romantic comedy roles in Bride Wars and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, is currently celebrating a significant career achievement after receiving an Oscar nomination for her role in the recently released Song Sung Blue.
In addition to reigniting interest in Hudson’s acting career, the nomination has given her the confidence to open up about the kind of work she hopes to perform in the future. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Hudson discussed how, despite her desire to pursue other options, the entertainment world has frequently seen her through the prism of the rom-com genre.
She added that early on, she wanted to take advantage of such parts because she knew why she kept being offered them. “It was clear that that’s where the industry liked to hire me and then my goal, my hope, was to make the best versions of those.”
In the 2000s, Hudson became one of Hollywood’s most well-known rom-com actors thanks to her charisma, comic timing, and effortless on-screen persona. Although the genre contributed to the Development of her public persona and some of her greatest financial achievements, she acknowledged that having a strong association with a single genre of cinema might be confining.
Hudson said she grappled with how hard it can be for directors to perceive performers outside their recognised brand, and that she eventually felt the need to step outside the category for which she was known. According to Hudson, “I was beginning to think, ‘I really want to be doing something different.’
” And it’s difficult for certain filmmakers to imagine you in anything other than what we’re viewing, in my opinion, until you become quite well-known in that genre.” She went on to discuss the presumptions sometimes made about performers who gain notoriety for playing humorous roles.
Even though she considers her ability to shift on screen to be one of her greatest interests, Hudson said she has experienced pressure from those who think she can’t do it. “These sort of things that like, ‘Well, transforming isn’t what she does’ when, in fact, it’s what I love to do,” she said.
The actress also admitted that personal obligations affected some of her professional decisions. Hudson is a mother, and she admitted that practical realities sometimes shaped the roles she accepted. She specifically acknowledged that, while parenting her child alone, she took on a couple of romantic-comedy roles for financial gain.
The actress went on to admit that she accepted “a lot of money” and played “a single mom” in a few romantic comedies. Many admirers found her candour endearing, particularly those who recognise that even famous people must strike a balance between their professional and personal commitments.
Hudson’s remarks also shed light on the realities of Hollywood’s backstage operations, where performers often have to balance stability and enthusiasm. Hudson has already discussed this subject, and her most recent interview supports her remarks from her December interview with Entertainment Weekly.
She stressed at the time that, while she still finds humour and romantic comedies enjoyable, she has come to realise that creating a genuinely outstanding rom-com is more difficult than it seems.
In a December interview with Entertainment Weekly, she expressed similar feelings: “I think over the years, I’ve learned, I love doing comedy.” You have to say no a lot because I love a good romantic comedy, but it’s difficult to develop a good one.”
Hudson’s comment highlights a problem many performers face: viewers have high expectations for romantic comedies, and a poorly written rom-com can easily fall flat. She has thus grown pickier about the assignments she takes on, prioritising quality above quantity.
Hudson says she is now focusing on finding directors who inspire her and tales that push her creative boundaries, since her Oscar nomination has improved her reputation in the business. Working with directors that push limits and let her take chances as an actress is what really excites her, she revealed.
“I really just wanted to start working with really interesting filmmakers and make different choices,” she said. “So some of my favorite roles I’ve played, not many people have seen them, but they’ve been my favorite experiences, like Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon,” Hudson said, adding that it makes him happy.
Hudson seems to take delight in the smaller, more experimental efforts that might not garner widespread recognition but offer greater creative fulfilment, as seen in her references to the Blood Moon and the Mona Lisa. She seems keen to develop a career that showcases her range and interest in tragic or unusual roles, even though viewers often associate her with large-studio comedies.
Given that she is now being seriously discussed throughout awards season due to her success with Song Sung Blue, Hudson’s future decisions might change considerably. The actress is prepared to let go of the expectations around her early success and to accept roles that let her grow as a person, play nuanced characters, and collaborate with directors who see her as more than just a romantic comedy lead.
Kate Hudson Net Worth
Kate Hudson’s net worth is estimated at around $80 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Kate Hudson Movies and Tv Show
Desert Blue (1998)
200 Cigarettes (1999)
About Adam (2000)
Gossip (2000)
Almost Famous (2000)
Dr. T & the Women (2000)
Ricochet River (2001)
The Four Feathers (2002)
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)
Alex & Emma (2003)
The Divorce (2003)
Raising Helen (2004)
The Skeleton Key (2005)
You, Me and Dupree (2006)
Fool’s Gold (2008)
My Best Friend’s Girl (2008)
Bride Wars (2009)
Nine (2009)
The Killer Inside Me (2010)
