‘He was a reliable father figure’: Kate Hudson credits stepparent Kurt Russell for raising her, while describing her estrangement from her biological father Bill
Kate Hudson has credited her stepparent Kurt Russell for raising her in a new interview.
The actress, 41, appeared on this week’s Sunday Today with Willie Geist as she expressed her gratitude to her mum Goldie Hawn’s longtime partner, 69, for ‘sharing what it is like to have a trustworthy father figure in our lives ‘.
Movie star Kate also talked about her estrangement from her biological father Bill, 71, who was married to Cactus Flower’s Goldie, 75, from 1976 to 1982.
‘He was a reliable father figure’: Kate Hudson has credited her stepparent Kurt Russell for raising her as she appeared on Sunday Today with Willie Geist this week
The media personality reflected her strong connection to the award-winning actor and was enthusiastic: ‘I have a wonderful family.
‘I have a beautiful mother. I have a stepfather who stepped in and played a huge role in sharing what it is like to have a trustworthy father figure in our lives. But it doesn’t change the fact that we didn’t know our father. ‘
The media personality also sheds light on her strained relationship with Bill, which also shares Oliver, 44, with his first husband, Emily, 38, and Zachary, 34, with second wife Cindy Williams, and Lalania, 14, with ex-husband. girlfriend. Caroline Graham.
‘I think alienation is unfortunately very common. It’s a 41-year-old number, ”the thespian shared.
Close: The actress, 41, expressed her gratitude to her mother’s partner Goldie Hawn, 69, for ‘sharing what it’s like to have a trustworthy father figure in our lives’ (pictured in 2016)
It’s a 41-year issue: Screen star Kate also shared her estrangement from her biological father Bill, 71 (pictured with her brother Oliver, now 44)
Grateful: The media personality gave her strong connection to the award-winning actor and was enthusiastic: ‘I have a wonderful family’
The Almost Famous star confessed that she still loves her father and is open to discussing their issues in an effort to help others who share a similar experience.
Kate added, “I think while I went through that process… I kind of look at my dad and I say,“ You know, love never went anywhere. It’s always been there, no matter what those complications were.
“And healing is … personal, and I think sometimes people just need to hear that they’re not alone in that.”
Long-lasting: Cactus Flower’s Goldie, 75, has been in a relationship with the Silkwood star since 1983 (pictured in 2017)
The fashion entrepreneur recently admitted that she has been thinking about reaching out to Bill and his other children.
Speaking to her brother Oliver on their Sibling Revelry podcast, the Mother’s Day star said, ‘You know what I’ve been thinking about lately? Daddy.
“I’ve been thinking about our sisters we don’t spend time with and our brothers — brothers. We have four brothers and sisters we don’t spend time with.
‘I thought about how everyone gets older. It would be nice to connect a bit, especially with my sisters. ‘
‘Love never went anywhere’: The Almost Famous star confessed she still loves her dad and is open to discussing their issues in an effort to help others