In 1975, a well-known musician met iconic actress Goldie Hawn at the height of their careers.
The two crossed paths while traveling from New York to Los Angeles on a first-class flight, and their connection was immediate.
The musician, a member of The Hudson Brothers, was already a prominent figure in the music world, having performed alongside The Beach Boys, The Osmonds, and The Monkees. In addition to his music career, he also appeared in films and TV shows, most notably the cult classic Hysterical.
Recalling their first encounter, the musician described the chemistry as undeniable. âThe attraction was instant. I invited her out to dinner that night, and that was it,â he shared. Their relationship quickly escalated, with their physical connection being a central aspect.
âThe [intimacy] was mind-blowing. Even when everything else in the relationship turned sour, the [intimacy] was always amazing,â he added, per the Daily Mail. Though their relationship had its ups and downs, there were moments when it seemed as though they were making progress.
The couple married in 1976 when Goldie was pregnant with their first child, a son. However, their sonâs birth was not without complications. Born at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, he was diagnosed with meconium aspiration, a life-threatening condition in which a newborn inhales amniotic fluid contaminated with meconium.
The newborn was isolated for three days after birth, which deeply distressed the couple. âGoldie and I were beside ourselves,â the musician remembered. He further explained: âShe was really sick, and Iâd go from her bedside to the neonatal intensive care unit. The doctors didnât think [sonâs name] would make it. But [he] pulled through, and from that moment, he was our precious miracle.â
Three years later, the couple welcomed their second child, a daughter, in 1979. The family of four enjoyed several happy years together, but their marriage came to an unfortunate end in 1981 when the musician discovered Goldie had been unfaithful. The musician longed for a traditional marriage, which conflicted with Goldieâs views on commitment.
âGoldie was having affairs, [and] she told me pretty much on our wedding night that she wanted an open marriage, that she couldnât imagine being faithful to one man for the rest of her life,â he revealed to the Daily Mail. âI wanted a traditional marriage, but Goldie couldnât settle. Eventually, I moved out.â
After their split, Goldie began dating actor Kurt Russell in 1983. They had initially met in 1968 while filming The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band, but it wasnât until their reunion on the set of Swing Shift that their romantic relationship blossomed. Their son, Wyatt Russell, was born in 1986, three years into their relationship.
Blending their families proved to be a significant adjustment. Goldieâs daughter recalled: âFor me, it felt like such a big moment because it was like, âMy mom is madly in love with this guy.ââ She added: âAnd I was meeting his son [Boston], which meant, âDoes this mean that this is my brother?â It was a lot to handle at such a young age.â
Goldieâs children from her previous marriage struggled with feelings of abandonment after their parentsâ divorce. Her son recalled how their biological father gradually distanced himself from their family. Reflecting on a controversial Fatherâs Day post dedicated to Kurt, he said: âIt doesnât really matter which one of these men is my father. My pa stepped in when I was six and made me the man I am today.â
Both siblings have fond memories of Kurt stepping into the role of father figure. Though their relationship with their biological father, Bill, remains strained, they often express gratitude for Kurtâs dedication.
Meanwhile, Bill has openly voiced his feelings of betrayal, accusing Goldie of âpoisoningâ their children against him. Despite the tension, Kate and Oliver are focused on healing from their past and maintaining a positive outlook for the future, per Hello!.
By 2015, the strained relationship with Bill became public when Oliver posted a controversial Fatherâs Day message on social media. He shared a throwback picture of himself, Kate, and Bill, captioned: âHappy abandonment day⌠@katehudson.â
Bill, angered by the post, expressed his frustration in an interview, saying: âOliver could have picked up the phone and called me, but he hasnât. This was clearly premeditated; he chose the photograph and posted it on Fatherâs Day when he knew it would cause maximum pain.â
Bill went further to claim that if Oliver wanted to cut him out of their lives, he had succeeded. The fallout only deepened when Kate followed Oliverâs lead and posted her own tribute to Kurt, which added to the tension.
Kate appeared on Howard Sternâs show, speaking about how Kurt was the father who was present during the difficult and challenging times. In response, Bill stated, per the Daily Mail: âI would ask them to stop using the Hudson name [because] they are no longer a part of my life.â
He further expressed: âOliverâs Instagram post was a malicious, vicious, premeditated attack; he is dead to me now, as is Kate. I am mourning their loss even though they are still walking this earth.â Following this, Bill decided to remove all childhood memorabilia of Kate and Oliver from his home, according to the Daily Mail report.
Despite the distance between Bill and his older children, Kurt has embraced his role as a grandfather to Kate and Oliverâs children.
While Bill continues to harbor resentment, Kate and Oliver have moved on, choosing to focus on the family bonds theyâve built with their stepfather, Kurt.
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