Kate Hudson Net Worth, Early Life, Career, Personal Life (2024)

A new rumor is making rounds in the celeb land. Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey (yes!! Andie and Benjamin from How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days) are making a comeback!! This time with the sequel of Overboard, the classic 1987 flick starring Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell. While the Facebook poster declares the remake will arrive in July 2024, fans cannot calm down. They have been perpetually searching all about Kate Hudson net worth (estimated at a hefty $80 million), her family life, her upcoming works, her feud with her father, and more! 

If you are hovering on this page, we assume you, too, are one of those searching for the latest updates. Well, this post will elaborate on it all for you! Stay tuned for more! 

What is Kate Hudson net worth? 

One of the finest actors of our time, according to news from Celebrity Net Worth and The Richest Kate Garry Hudson, has an estimated net value of $80 million. The Oscar-nominated actress’s primary source of earnings is through her film roles. However, she has dabbled in television, made a name for herself as an entrepreneur, is both a producer and director, author, and recently is looking to foray into the music industry. 

For those who are unaware, she recently announced her debut album – Glorious (supposed to be a 12-song project), and even released a track – Gonna Find Out! Given her melodious voice and her passion for music, her fans and admirers are waiting for the album’s release. 

Sources of her income

Her multiple sources of income include – 

Her  earnings as an actress 

 The biggest source of her income is through her acting profession. Here, we are not talking about her super successful films only but also her TV appearances. Let us give you a list of the same – 

Her best films include – 200 Cigarettes, Gossip, Almost Famous, Alex & Emma, The Skeleton Key,  Fool’s Gold, Nine, A Little Bit Of Heaven, The Reluctant Fundamentalist, and more. 

It was the cult rom-com, How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days that escalated both Kate Hudson net worth and stardom in a moment! She was paid a massive $4.5 million for the role. For the US version of Bride Wars, in which she starred along with Anne Hathaway, Hudson reportedly was paid a massive $7 million! She also co-produced the film and had a share in the profits generated. 

On TV, she appeared in Glee (Cassandra July), Party of Five, EZ Streets, Truth Be Told, Clear History, and more! Though her paychecks from her TV outings have not been revealed, however, given her credentials, she earned handsomely from there. 

Hudson’s entrepreneurial ventures 

Along with her income from the films, she also made some excellent business decisions that have returned her a multifold amount. Let us check out the specifics – 

Partnering with TechStyle Fashion Group (an online retailer), Hudson introduced her line of activewear and workout clothes under the brand name Fabletics. The brand operates 25 retail stores in the USA and boasts of over 2 million VIP members. 

In 2020, it clocked in $500 million in revenue, while in 2021, it roughly touched the $5 billion mark. Without a doubt, the proceeds of this escalated Kate Hudson net worth extensively, making it approximately $80 million. The brand has also added a menswear line, FL2, to its wide collection. 

In 2019, the actress also dipped her toes into the alcohol business, kickstarting King St. Vodka, a brand that crafts alkaline water and gluten-free vodka.  

Brand endorsement deals 

Thanks to her global outreach, she has been the face of multiple brands. They are – 

The Soho Jeans collection (a $200 million offering launched by New York & Company)

Hudson signed up as the ambassador of wellness company WW (formerly Weight Watchers) 

She also modeled for Stuart Weitzman’s shoe collection

She has produced and directed films 

Hudson has also written and directed – Cutlass (a 2007 short film) and produced Bride Wars (both the US and Chinese versions) and 14 Hours. How much she invested in these films or their return values has not been confirmed. However, one can assume that since all these films did well at the box office, she got to take home a profitable margin. 

Hudson has released a couple of books 

Apart from dabbling in showbiz, Hudson has also authored a couple of books that escalated Kate Hudson net worth metrics (she became an NYT bestselling author). When you get some free time, pick up – Pretty Happy: Healthy Ways To Love Your Body (2016) and her cookbook Pretty Fun: Creating and Celebrating a Lifetime of Tradition (2017). 

These are some of the confirmed sources of her humongous net worth! 

Real Estate 

The jaw-dropping value of Kate Hudson net worth that we see today is a result of her carefully structured real estate plans. From what Cosmopolitan has revealed – 

• She invested $5.5 million in a Pacific Palisade home in Los Angeles in 2003. 
• Then, in 2011, she invested another $5.3 million in a home next door to her current one. 

Car collection 

Autobizz reported that the actress has a fleet of beasts in her garage, which includes – an Audi A4, Mercedes S-Class and Benz GLS, and a Toyota Prius. She was also found to be endorsing the Infinity QX60 and sharing her family’s love for road trips. 

Early Life and Education 

BIRTHDATE	April 19, 1979
BIRTHPLACE	Los Angeles, California, USA
PARENTS	Bill Hudson (Actor-Musician, vocalist of The Hudson Brothers) Goldie Hawn (American actress) Raised by – Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell (her partner)
SIBLINGS	Oliver Hudson (brother)  Zachary and Emily Hudson (half-siblings) Wyatt Russell (half-brother)  Lalania Hudson (half-sister)
ANCESTRY	Italian (father’s side) and Hungarian Jewish (mother’s side)  Also has English and German roots
SCHOOLING	1997 – Graduated from Crossroads (Santa Monica)  Was accepted into New York University

Philanthropic Activities 

Though her publicists have not revealed the specific amount, a portion of Kate Hudson net worth has been directed toward charitable ventures.   

• She has acted as an ambassador for the World Food Programme. Her role was to raise awareness about the efforts associated with hunger relief. 
• Hudson has been involved with multiple projects like – Los Angeles Children’s Hospital and Breast Cancer Research Foundation. 
• The actress has also strongly advocated for multiple environmental causes and has collaborated with WildAid. 

Career highs 

FILM	AWARDS/NOMINATIONS/HITS
Almost Famous (2000)	Won – Golden Globe Award (Best Supporting Actress) Nominated – Academy Award (Best Supporting Actress)
How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days (2003)	Grossed US$100 million upon release. One of the biggest romantic comedies to date.

Personal Life 

Let us quickly give you a look into her relationships and their status over time – 

• Hudson was married to Chris Robinson (Lead singer – of Black Crowes) on December 31, 2000. The couple was blessed with a son in January 2004. In 2006, the couple divorced, citing “irreconcilable differences.” The Hudson-Robinson couple jointly share custody of their son. 

• Hudson dated and got engaged to Matt Bellamy (Lead musician – Muse). The couple shares a son, who was born to them in July 2011. However, later, they called it quits and shared joint custody of the child. 

• Since December 2016 – Hudson has been seeing Danny Fujikawa (Singer, Actor, and Entrepreneur), and the couple has been blessed with a daughter. On September 13, 2021 – the couple formally announced their engagement. 

Controversies 

Though Hudson tries to consciously stay away from controversies, in her lifetime as an actress, she has waded into a couple of puddles. We will share them with you and inform you how they affected the metrics of her professional value – 

• Back in 2006, the National Enquirer (British version) reported Hudson suffering from an ‘eating disorder’ that led her to be ‘painfully thin.’ Hudson sued the tabloid, resulting in them apologizing for spreading misinformation and compensating her, which raised the metrics of Kate Hudson net worth.

• Then, in 2022, Hudson was mired in the ‘nepo kids’ controversy. For the ones who’ve come in late, she is the daughter of Hollywood actress Goldie Hawn and famous musician-actor Bill Hudson. The actress chose to respond to this controversy gracefully and stated that – it was present in every field, and what matters to her is her career and how well she performs in that. 

• In early 2024, reports emerged that Hudson was warming up to her biological father, Bill Hudson, with whom she was previously estranged. Though not much has been revealed, the father-daughter supposedly shares a ‘better’ relationship now. 

Parting thoughts 

Hudson has been the darling of many hearts for over a couple of decades now since she entered into showbiz and has managed to hold onto her stardom quite well. Standing in this competitive industry, the value of Kate Hudson net worth speaks for the same. As she takes a firm step into the ‘glorious’ world of music, we stand by wishing her luck and love. 

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Frequently Asked Questions 

1. Which was Kate Hudson’s debut film? 

Her debut film was a dramedy that was released in 1998 called Desert Blue. 

2. Does she practice transcendental meditation? 

In 2016, Hudson revealed that she had been practicing transcendental meditation for over a year, and that has helped her immensely. 

3. Does Hudson have a passion for writing? 

Yes, she has. Apart from the books she has written, she keeps contributing to the Huffington Post and Cosmopolitan. 

4. What is the name of her podcast? 

She and her brother Oliver host a podcast called Sibling Revelry. 

5. Which faith does she practice? 

Hudson was raised Jewish, but she also practices Buddhism. 

 

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