For more than two decades, Kate Hudson has been a Hollywood fixture. She broke through as the magnetic groupie Penny Lane in “Almost Famous,” a performance that earned her an Academy Award nomination. From there she moved easily through romantic comedies like “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” and “Bride Wars.” Most recently, she appears in the musical drama “Song Sung Blue,” a role that has earned her another Oscar nomination.
But Hudson’s life has unfolded well beyond movie sets. She is also the mother of three children, each from a different chapter of her life. Her eldest, Ryder, 22, was born during her marriage to Chris Robinson, the frontman of rock band The Black Crowes. Her second son, Bingham, 14, is with Matt Bellamy, the British musician and frontman of Muse. And her youngest child, daughter Rani, 7, is with her longtime partner, the musician Danny Fujikawa.
Hudson, whose mom is Oscar winner Goldie Hawn, joked about her children all having different dads while chatting with Sunday TODAY host Willie Geist in January 2021.
“I’ve got multiple dads, I’ve got kids all over the place,” she told Willie, laughing.
The actor and singer added that her children were her No. 1 priority.
“The only expectations I really have that are really high on my life is with my kids and with family stuff,” she continued to Willie. “Other than that, it’s like, I just let it go. … I work my a– off, and then I walk away, and I hope for the best.”
Read on to learn about Hudson’s three kids.
Ryder Russell Robinson
Hudson welcomed her first child, Ryder Russell Robinson, now 22, with her ex-husband, Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson, on Jan. 7, 2004.
Ryder’s middle name is a sweet tribute to Hudson’s stepfather, Kurt Russell, who helped raise her. Hudson, whose biological dad is musician Bill Hudson, sweetly calls Russell her “Pa.”
The 22-year-old is set to graduate from New York University in 2026.
“I think he’s the first in like three generations to graduate from college,” Hudson told ET, noting that he wants to be an actor. He also enjoys building furniture.
As a child, Ryder showed his penchant for performing when he joined his mom in a hilarious airport dance while the pair waited for their airplane. The then-11-year-old showed off his dance moves while also rapping along to Fetty Wap’s “Trap Queen” in the clip.
Hudson added a telling hashtag to her caption at the time: #WhenYourPreTeenWantsHisOwnInstagramAndYoureLikeNoooooooo.
In 2019, the Fabletics co-founder told talk show host Rachael Ray she was having a blast watching Ryder grow up.
“People kind of go, ‘I want to freeze them when they’re little.’ I’m like, ‘I don’t,’ actually. I’m having a blast,” she said. “I can’t wait to go to a bar with my kid — is that weird? He’s so much fun!”
“He’s almost 6 feet. I used to dream about that day, like, ‘One day, honey, I’m going to be looking up to you,’” she continued. “And the other day, he gave me a hug and I almost burst into tears. It’s crazy, it’s amazing, it’s beautiful.”
In 2021, Hudson told “Late Night” host Seth Meyers that she expected Ryder to become a performer of some kind.
“He’s clearly going to probably follow in the footsteps of the family. And I would say he’s probably the funniest in our family. So, this is like every day for me. Nobody makes me laugh like Ryder, and he just constantly makes fun of me,” she said.
The following year, the proud mom gushed over her firstborn when he graduated from high school.
“@mr.ryderrobinson you are the most incredible young man,” she wrote alongside pics of the event on Instagram.
“Raising you has been one of the great gifts and pleasures of my life. You bring so much to everyone’s life. You are kind, loving, generous, patient, hilarious and one of a kind. I am so excited for this next chapter.”
Hudson got emotional again when she rang in Ryder’s 20th birthday in January. “I’m gonna have to let this one digest for a bit..My beautiful boy, happy 20th. I love you beyond,” she wrote on Instagram.
Bingham Hawn Bellamy
Actress Kate Hudson and her son Bing attend the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets game at Crypto.com Arena on March 2, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Hudson welcomed her second son, Bingham Hawn Bellamy, with her former fiancé, British musician Matt Bellamy, lead singer and guitarist for Muse, in July 2011.
Like his big brother’s middle name, Bingham’s also pays tribute to family members. Hawn is, of course, in honor of Hudson’s mom, while Bingham is Bellamy’s mom’s maiden name, the Muse singer shared in a tweet. He also noted that Bing, the boy’s nickname, was the name of Kurt Russell’s late father.
In 2021, Hudson described Bingham as a “numbers guy” while speaking to “Entertainment Tonight.”
“He’s really into stocks,” Hudson said of her son. “He loves trading stocks, it’s what he wanted for his birthday. He’s 10, so I was saying by the time he’s 12, he’ll be handling my portfolio.”
Bingham also appears to love baseball, and has been seen playing the game in pics Hudson shares on Instagram.
Hudson’s younger son also follows in both of his parents’ footsteps by demonstrating a love of music. “He plays the drums like he walks through life, sharp, vibrant, caring, dedicated and always perfectly wild and unpredictable!” Hudson wrote on Instagram while celebrating Bingham’s 12th birthday.
Rani Rose Hudson Fujikawa
Hudson and her fiancé, Danny Fujikawa, welcomed their daughter, Rani Rose Hudson Fujikawa, in October 2018.
Rani — pronounced “Ronnie” — also has a name that pays tribute to a family member: Fujikawa’s late dad, Ron Fujikawa.
“Ron was the most special man who we all miss dearly. To name her after him is an honor,” Hudson wrote on Instagram when she announced baby Rani’s arrival.
To hear Hudson tell it, Rani is giving older brother Ryder a run for his money in the comedy department.
“She’s really special. She’s just this loving, funny — she’s hilarious, oh, my God — and she likes to be funny. You know, she’s goofy,” Hudson told “Entertainment Tonight” in 2021.
Rani also likes playing dress-up with grandparents Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell.
In 2022, the “First Wives Club” star celebrated Rani’s fourth birthday by sharing an adorable photo of her and Russell posing with their granddaughter while wearing Cinderella and Prince Charming costumes.
For Rani’s 7th birthday in 2025, Hudson shared an Instagram tribute that was captioned: “My little lady is 7 today! My sweet sparkly sassy silly sunshine girl! You are the light of my life.”
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