Who is Kate Hudson’s Father? All about Bill Hudson

Kate Hudson and her brother, Oliver Hudson, are the children of actress Goldie Hawn and musician Bill Hudson. However, their relationship with their father has been strained for decades.

Who Is Bill Hudson?

Bill Hudson, now 74, first gained fame as a musician. He was a member of The Hudson Brothers, a band he formed with his younger brothers. Beyond music, he also explored acting, appearing in various films and television shows from the 1970s to the 1990s, including The Love Boat and Big Shots, as listed on his IMDb profile.

His Marriages and Family

Hudson has been married twice. He wed Goldie Hawn in 1976, and they had two children together, Kate and Oliver, before divorcing in 1982. That same year, he married actress Cindy Williams, best known for Laverne & Shirley, but their marriage ended in 2000.

Following her split from Bill, Hawn began a relationship with actor Kurt Russell in 1983. Though they never married, they have remained together ever since and share a son, Wyatt Russell.

Why Did Bill Hudson Disown Kate and Oliver?

Over the years, both Kate and Oliver Hudson have spoken openly about their estrangement from their father. In an interview on Sunday Today, Kate reflected on the complicated dynamic, saying, “It’s a 41-year-old issue.” She acknowledged her gratitude for her mother and stepfather, Kurt Russell, who played a significant role in her life. However, she admitted that not knowing her biological father left a lasting impact.

Tensions escalated in 2015 when Bill Hudson gave a controversial interview, stating that he no longer considered Kate and Oliver his children. “I had five birth children, but I now consider myself a father of three. I no longer recognize Oliver and Kate as my own,” he declared. “They are no longer a part of my life.”

That same year, Oliver made headlines when he posted an Instagram photo with the caption “Happy Abandonment Day … @KateHudson,” referencing their father. Bill later defended himself, saying, “I never abandoned my family. I never walked away. I wanted to be a father to Kate and Oliver, but Goldie made it harder and harder for me to see them.”

Despite the public drama, Kate and Oliver have continued to focus on their close-knit relationship with their mother, stepfather, and siblings