Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn
Infidelity and Falling out of love are common issues that most Hollywood couples go into before abruptly ending their relationships. But with Kurt Russel and Goldie Hawn, it was different. They are one of the most iconic and long-lasting couples in Hollywood. Their love story is the perfect example of a Hollywood fairy tale.
When You Know, You Know
All relationships have their ups and downs, but the iconic Hollywood couple made sure that nothing would get in their way. Being able to withstand all the obstacles that they went through just proves how strong their love is for one another. While many fans admired their love story, their recent announcement caused heartbreak to many.
When You Know, You Know
Is Monogamy Dead?
Monogamy is defined as the practice of having a relationship with only one partner at a time. Goldie said in an interview with People magazine that monogamy is a very tough order. She mentioned that being at the peak of your life makes you attracted to other people, or at least having ideas about it.
Is Monogamy Dead?
Unfaithful Past
Hearing and knowing about Rusell and Goldie’s relationship made us wonder if these two had ever suffered from cheating issues in their past. It wouldn’t be such a big deal since infidelity was a common issue in the industry. It may sound sad as it is, but Hollywood is indeed full of treachery.
Unfaithful Past
Shedding Light On The Honeymoon Phase
The honeymoon phase is known to be the best part of a relationship. It’s a phase where everything is new and exciting. A period full of sheer bliss and sugar rush of new love, but this stage doesn’t last long. During an interview, Goldie spoke about the topic and discussed her honeymoon stage with Kurt.
Shedding Light On The Honeymoon Phase
The Hidden Truth
Goldie said that at the beginning of their relationship, they always wanted to be around each other all the time. It felt like they couldn’t have enough of each other. Goldie and Russell even bought a mansion together, where they also spent millions on creating their own separate living space, which caused them to be distant from each other.
The Hidden Truth
Where It All Started
The sad truth about how this couple lived behind closed doors and all that camera will break your heart. What could have caused them to grow apart? This couple met early on in their careers when they worked together for a project in 1968. Rusell was only 16, and Goldie was 21 during that time. Goldie was five years older than Russell.
Where It All Started
A New Chapter
When Kurt Russell first met Goldie, he felt that it marked the beginning of a new chapter in his life. But what happened to them during their first time being together on set is something undoubtedly surprising.
A New Chapter
Age Is Not Just A Number
Given the intense chemistry between them, once the project was already done, the pair also went their own separate ways. During that time, Goldie was 21, while Russell was only 16. Some would say that age shouldn’t be an issue or that it’s just a number. But Goldie thought; otherwise, she felt that the five year age gap between them was concerning.
Age Is Not Just A Number
Building Their Careers
During an interview with BBC, Goldie said that he found Rusell cute and adorable, but was also much too young for her. “I was 21, and he was only 16,” she said. After finishing the project that they were working on together, they went on with their lives and started building their own names.
Building Their Careers
Launched Into Stardom
Goldie was then granted an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance a year after their movies were released. Winning the award launched her into stardom. We didn’t expect anything less from the big star; we saw this one coming.
Launched Into Stardom
A World-Renowned Star
It wasn’t long before she was nominated for an Oscar Award. Goldie then became a very famous star around the world by the early 70s. Due to her fame, she was even asked to host her own TV shows, which are Pure Goldie and The Goldie Hawn Special. Shows which everyone loved.
A World-Renowned Star
70s Icon
But that didn’t stop there. After being asked to host her own show, Goldie then signed a record deal with Warner Brothers to release her own album and to work with well-known artists like Buck Owen and Dolly Parton. It turns out that Goldie was not only good at acting; she could also sing. She was a multi-talented star!
70s Icon
The Tables Turned
On the other side of all the fame that Goldie achieved and the recognition that she was getting, it was the opposite for Kurt. He did get himself some roles in some successful movies, but his career wasn’t as noticed as much as Goldie’s were. But it didn’t take long before the tables turned.
The Tables Turned
Kurt Russel’s Rise To Fame
Russell was then able to land himself a role in the hit film Elvis. Due to his excellent performance in the movie, he was nominated for an Emmy award, which helped him rise to fame. It didn’t take long for his career to shift after getting noticed because of the award that he got.
Kurt Russel’s Rise To Fame
A Prediction By Walt Disney
There’s a fun fact about Kurt Russell that not many people may know about. Kurt Russell is part of a mysterious Walt Disney incident. Not long before the iconic animator died in 1966, Disney’s last dying words were “Kurt Rusell.” No one knew what it meant and what it was all about.
A Prediction By Walt Disney
Lifelong Mystery
Maybe he predicted that Kurt Russell would be famous one day? It is said that Disney had always expressed his admiration of Rusell’s talent before, praising him on live TV and even granting Russell with a ten-year contract under Disney Studios. Disney’s last written words and the reason behind it remained a mystery until today.
Lifelong Mystery
Sport vs Entertainment
Russell was a promising baseball player before he got into acting. He hoped that he’d be successful in it. Russell had always admired his father and always dreamt of being successful in the sports like him. Wanting to follow his father’s footsteps, he signed up for some minor leagues.
Sport vs Entertainment
Back To Acting
Russell became famous in the field and was well-known for being the second baseman of the Bend Rainbows and the Walla Walla Islanders. But during one of his games, Russell got into an accident where he tore his rotator cuff off. As a result of this incident, he decided to stop playing baseball and go back to acting again.
Back To Acting
Change Of Plan
He became popular as well when he made a name as the second baseman for the Bend Rainbows as well as the Walla Walla Islanders. Nevertheless, he ended up acting again so he ripped his rotator cuff and moved forward in acting.
Change Of Plan
Living Completely Different Lives
Goldie was married to Gus Trikonis in 1969. Goldie and Gus’ marriage only lasted for seven years. Sometime after their marriage, Goldie was then remarried to Bill Hudson, and they had two kids together. Outcomes are Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson.
Living Completely Different Lives
Enjoying Themselves
At the same time, Kurt was married to a girl who he worked with during the production of Elvis, which is Season Hubley. They had one son together, Boston Rusell. Despite being apart from each other, both Goldie and Kurt were enjoying their own lives.
Enjoying Themselves
It All Ended
After Kurt Rusell’s 4 years marriage with Season, the two decided to get a divorce in 1983. It was also then when Goldie’s wedding with Hudson was also coming to an end when Hudson decided to file for a divorce in 1980. Finally, Kurt and Goldie, we’re available again.
It All Ended
Crossing Paths
Goldie and Russell had no idea that they were about to cross each other’s paths again. Goldie and Kurst once again met in 1983 during the auditions for Swing Shift. The two may not have seen each other for a long time,
Crossing Paths
A Tale Of Fate
Russell did not deny the fact that he was smitten and didn’t know how he would approach and talk to Goldie. “Man, you’ve got a great figure.” Believe it or not, those were the exact words that Russell let out. How can a girl resist that line!
A Tale Of Fate
A Memorable Date
Who would have thought that those cheesy words of Russell were going to work? After that incident, the two went out to see a movie together and later on went swing dancing for their second date. Without a doubt, the two for sure had a great time together
A Memorable Date
Good Story To Tell
After all that, they head to Goldie’s place together. But unfortunately, when they arrived at Goldie’s place, it turns out that she misplaced her key. Leaving them with no choice, they had to break-in to the house just to enter. To their surprise, the police rushed to Goldie’s place and actually thought that they were burglars.
Good Story To Tell
Family Union
For the next three years, the couple was always around each other. They were almost inseparable. After Goldie announced that the two of them were expecting a baby, the families became united in 1986 with the birth of the couple’s children, Wyat Russell.
Family Union
Goldie’s Kids
At this point, Goldie was already a mother of two while Kurt had a son of his own. Goldie and her daughter Kate Hudson shared some undeniable similarities. One similarity that Goldie and her daughter Kate had is the fact that they are both very successful actresses.
Goldie’s Kids
Mother And Daughter
Goldie’s daughter, Kate, starred in some timeless movies like My Best Friend’s Girl and How to Lose A Guy In Ten Days. But she didn’t just stop there. Kate also took her career to the next level by launching her own fitness clothing brand and even dabbling in writing.
Mother And Daughter
Finding Her Own Success
Kate, being independent, wanted to build her career and something on her own without having the help of her parents’ fame. So she accepted some small role, eventually landing her in a significant role in the movie Almost Famous.
Finding Her Own Success
Role Models
After the movie was released, Kate was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Penny Lane. Kate was lucky enough to grow up having two influential figures guiding her and great actors too!
Role Models
Loving Relationship
While some kids found it hard accepting their step-parents, with Kate, it was different. He accepted Kurt as her stepfather with an open arm. The two were actually very close to each other. Kate treated Kurt like he was her birth father.
Loving Relationship
Real Dad
Kate said that her relationship with her birth father has become uneasy since she felt like her biological father wasn’t interested in knowing her. Considering that Kurt has always been there since she was 18 months old, it is not surprising that Kate sees him as a father figure.
Real Dad
Kate And Oliver’s Views On Bill
In an interview, Kate and her brother, Oliver Hudson, both made a statement that they have tried to be in touch with their biological father, Bill. But unfortunately, it didn’t work out. What exactly did really happen?
Kate And Oliver’s Views On Bill
Heartbreaking Reality
While the siblings were undeniably close to each other, they’ve tried making things right between them and their father. Bill is a musician, and as sad as it may sound, he didn’t have the same intentions with his kids. These must have been heartbreaking for his children.
Heartbreaking Reality
Bill’s Saddening Statement
It was during Father’s Day in 2015 when Oliver posted a childhood photo on his social media accounts with a saddening caption, “Happy Abandonment Day.” While most people supposed that he was pertaining to his father, Bill, later on, spoke to Daily Mail and said that his ex-wife had brainwashed and poisoned the mind of his children to hate him.
Bill’s Saddening Statement
No One Knows
Bill said that he tried to reach out and keep his relationship with his kids after the divorce, but Goldies made it almost impossible when Kurt got in the picture. No one really knows if Bill was just making all this up or if all his statements were true.
No One Knows
How Bill Feels About Goldie
When Kate and her boyfriend Matt Bellamy broke up, Bill took that opportunity to speak about his ex-wife. He said that Kate was following her mother’s footsteps and that she’s just like her mother. Bill said that Kate had a wandering eye just like her mother. Imagine what impact that statement would have on Kate.
How Bill Feels About Goldie
Kate’s Relationship With Her Mother
Even though Kate had cut-off his relationship with his father, her relationship with her mother remained very tight, and they were actually incredibly close. She felt that her mom, Goldie, had always been a great role model for her. She’s so blessed to have a mother like Goldie, who’s always been there for her—guiding and supporting her with everything.
Kate’s Relationship With Her Mother
Wyatt’s Road To Stardom
Kurt and Goldie’s son, Wyatt, has also started with his journey as an actor. He’s had some impressive achievements so far. He even landed himself a role in a movie entitled Everybody Wants Some! The film was all about baseball.
Wyatt’s Road To Stardom
Sky’s The Limit
Before getting into acting, Wyatt was actually a professional hockey player. Just as what most parents would do, Goldie and Kurt gave Wyatt the upper hand in life. He was allowed to do and be anything whatever his heart desired, and his parents were very much willing to support him with whatever decision he’d make.
Sky’s The Limit
Granny Goldie
Kurt and Goldie have raised a few kids together, and meanwhile, their children have gone on to start their own families. Kate Hudson has three children: a son with her ex-husband, Chris Robinson, and two children with Matt Bellany. More recently, she had a daughter with her current boyfriend, Danny Fujikawa. Oliver is also the father of three of his children.
Granny Goldie
Raising In Faith
Goldie raised her two kids practicing the Jewish faith. Though Goldie and Rusells’s kids have taken on Buddhism. Kate said that meditation made a significant impact on her life. It changed her life for the better. She dedicates at least half an hour every day to practice. Oliver is also a Buddhist. He even chose a Buddhist monk for his wedding with the actress Erinn Barlett.
Raising In Faith
Work And Personal Life
While they were on the set of Swing Shift, Goldie and Kurt got the hearts of their fans, leaving their audience craving for the chance to see more of them working together. But unfortunately, the movie was not as successful as they were hoping it would be.
Work And Personal Life
A Strong Duo
Luckily for these two, their next project went overboard! It earned a total of $27 million in the box. Kurt said in an interview that he hoped for more joint projects with Goldie in the future. They surely looked great and did well together, on-screen!
A Strong Duo
Her Feelings On Marriage
Kurt and Goldie have been an inspirational couple and have been together for 35 years now. And though most of their fans have been waiting for the two to get married, they still haven’t decided on getting married. They thought, what difference would it make for their relationship?
Her Feelings On Marriage
Ceremonial Union
Goldie has loosely clarified how she felt about getting married to Kurt. She also said that their kids are fully supporting their decisions. Despite not having any wedding arrangements, the pair took part in a celebration together.
Ceremonial Union
No Need For Vows
Goldie mentioned during an interview with a vanity that her decision to skip out on marrying Kurt had kept them together. She believed that they would have already been divorced by now if they chose to get married before.
No Need For Vows
They Chose
The couple said that there is something psychological about not being married to each other. It gave them the freedom to make their own decisions one way or the other. They just continued on choosing to stay and choosing each other. “And we like the choice that we made,” They both said in an interview.
They Chose
Together, Yet Divided
Despite having and owning a $7 million mansion together, behind closed doors, the couple has their own private living areas. Goldie’s living area has floor-to-ceiling windows, with rooms purposely made for her yoga and relaxing meditation. While Kurt’s living area is filled with hunting items. The couple believed that having their personal space is very important for living together in peace.
Together, Yet Divided
A Celebration To Remember
On May 4th, 2017, the couple was honored with a memorable celebration where they walked together hand in hand on Hollywood Boulevard. This celebration was done in honor of their success together as stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. And did you know that their stars were also placed right next to each other?
A Celebration To Remember
Guests Of Honor
The event could have been a wedding since it honored the love the couple has for one another. Not to mention, the guest of honor included celebrities like Quentin Tarantino and Reese Witherspoon, together with many other high profile celebrities. It could’ve been a star-studded wedding! In the end, Kate made sure that her parents would be honored with a heartfelt speech.
Guests Of Honor
Heartfelt Speech
Kate’s speech was so heart-melting that it made her mother’s eyes be filled with tears while she was telling the crowd how Goldie was always a great mother to her and all of her siblings. “I always thought I’d be talking about them at like a wedding or something. But since a wedding doesn’t seem to be in our near future, ever, this may be my only opportunity.” Kate said in her speech.
Heartfelt Speech
Not Short Of A Sense Of Humour
When it was Goldie’s turn to speak at the podium, she recalled a few things that Kate said and began by joking, “Did we just get married?” Making sure to avoid wedding bell speculations, she added, “We’ve never celebrated this before, but I’m not going to pop the question.”
Not Short Of A Sense Of Humour
Goldie’s Opinion On Marriage
When Goldie appeared on Loose Women, she talked about how marriage is a gripping psychological thing. Goldie had already explained her thoughts on marriage. She said that if you need to feel bound to someone, then it’s best that you get yourself married. She then went on, explaining that she loved having a sense of independence and freedom with her relationship.
Goldie’s Opinion On Marriage
Freedom
“It’s a psychological thing not to be married. It gives you the freedom to make decisions one way or the other. This dynamic works for her and Kurt, “For me, I chose to stay, Kurt opted to stay, and we like the decision,” she said.
Freedom
A Great Year
Goldie’s most recent movie, Snatched, was released a week after the event at Hollywood Boulevard. We can only imagine how amazing it felt and what a fantastic time it must have been for her. It was Goldie’s first movie in about 15 years.
A Great Year
Not Supportive
During her speech, she remembered and shared about her humble beginnings. She mentioned how her parents disapproved of that path she took and that they didn’t believe that she’d be a successful star someday. But it seems like that they’ve been proven wrong.
Not Supportive
A Great Year For Russel Too
2017 was an excellent year for Rusell as well. He starred in one of the biggest blockbuster movies of the time, The Fast and the Furious. And top it all off, he also got a role in Guardians of the Galaxy, which for sure gave him the same excitement.
A Great Year For Russel Too
All Round A Great Year
But it wasn’t only Goldie and Kurt who were having a great year in 2017. Kate’s book about fitness health, Pretty Happy: Healthy Ways to Love Your Body was a significant success! Everybody loved her book. She also starred in the movie Marshall together with Chadwick Boseman.
All Round A Great Year
A Family Of Stars
Oliver and Kate both have found their place in the entertainment industry. They worked hard together to rise to fame. Just recently, Kate told the public that her brother, Oliver, would be joining her fitness company and is going to be in charge of the designs of the men’s activewear brand. The brand has grown so much since it launched back in 2015.
A Family Of Stars
Family First
The Russell-Hawn clan’s motto is to put family first and foremost. Both Goldie and Kurt show their kids their never-ending support, as well as love and appreciation. This is only one of the many reasons why they are so close to each other.
Family First
What The Kids Think
As a very considerate parent they are, both Goldie and Kurt thought that it would be a great idea to ask their children about their opinions on marriage. And about 10 years into the relationship, they got the blessing from all of their kids. “And they went, ‘No!’ They loved it. It was perfect the way it was,” Goldie said.
What The Kids Think
Unwavering Love
Even though Kurt and Goldie have been together for so long already, they’ve had their fair share of ups and downs, just like other relationships. With all that being said, the love that they have for one another has proven to be strong enough to stand the test of time.
Unwavering Love
”I Cherish You”
When Kurt was talking in front of a crowd, he said the simple but very powerful words to convey how strong her love for Goldie is. He said that he owed the beautiful life he has to Goldie. “To you, I owe my wonderful life. Simply put Goldie, I cherish you.”, Thow were his exact words.
”I Cherish You”
The Only One
He continued, “All of the stars in the sky or the boulevard don’t hold a candle to that. There’s no one else I’d rather be next to than Goldie Hawn.” How sweet of Kurt! Goldie must have been in tears.
The Only One
Still Enchanting Fans
The couple’s joint project, the movie Overboard, is the one that ignited the relationship that they have today. Just Recently, the movie was redone as thanks to all of the fans who are so eager to see the couple together again in a film.
Still Enchanting Fans
No News
However, the remake did not have its original cast. Anna Faris starred in it in place of Goldie. The remake of the movie was released in 2018. It seems like we won’t be seeing the couple together on the big screen any time soon.
No News
Secrets For Success
Goldie shared that during the first night that they spent together as a couple, it felt so surreal and incredible that it sparked everything that they have now. It was enough for the couple to never look back and remember the past or think about parting their ways.
Secrets For Success
Baby Boston
While the couple’s son, Wyatt, is incredibly successful in the film industry, he has another son named Boston from his first marriage. Boston is not much in the spotlight, and he isn’t in the film industry like the rest of his relatives.
Baby Boston
Successful Family
However, he was involved in some aspects of the entertainment industry and was also a part of the movie Executive Decision and the TV show 60 minutes are notable. It seems like everyone in the family is successful on their own. We are also rooting for their grandkids in the future!
Successful Family
Political Views
Kurt is known to be a libertarian. He and Goldie have different political views and beliefs. He had an interview with Toronto Sun in 1966 and he spoke about them. He grew up in a republican family, but over time, he became a libertarian simply because he thought that there was not much difference from Democrats and Republicans.
Political Views
Relocation
Goldie and Kurt decided to migrate to Vancouver in British Columbia together with their son to further his career in Hockey. Since he was a kid, Wyatt had always been playing Hockey. His parents knew that California wasn’t the right place for him to improve his skills in the sports.
Relocation
Giving Back
Goldie had always loved being around kids since she cares for many children and grandchildren. She even went to the next step with her charity when she established the Hawn Foundation in 2003. The foundation focused on research for educational centered programs and ways on how to enhance one’s overall wellbeing.
Giving Back
Kurt’s Passion
Just like Goldie, Kurt also has a huge heart and loves helping those who are in need. He is actually supporting the humanitarian organization Wings of Hope, which explains his generous charity and his position in the organization. He was one of the Honorary board members, next to Harrison Ford and Thomas P. Stafford. The organization specializes in helping communities around the world.
Kurt’s Passion
Upcoming Films
In 2017, Goldie starred in the movie Snatched together with the actress Amy Schumer. While Kurt starred in the Hateful Eight in 2016, they were both fabulous in their roles and did great in the movie they starred in. But we have yet to hear of any upcoming films for either Kurt and Goldie. I guess that leaves us to wait for the future to show.
Upcoming Films