Kate Hudson Gushes About 'Pa' Kurt Russell In Glowing Father's Day Post

Jun 21, 2021

Kate Hudson belongs to one of Hollywood's favorite families — her mom is actress Goldie Hawn while her stepdad is Kurt Russell. The couple has been together since 1983 after initially meeting in 1966 while filming together. However, they reconnected on the set of their film "Swing Shift," and have been inseparable ever since, even going on to star in further movies together after becoming romantically involved. However, the couple never chose to get married. 

They each brought children to their partnership, Hawn with Oliver and Kate Hudson, and Kurt with Boston Russell, who he shares with ex-wife Season Hubley. Together, the couple shares son Wyatt Russell. With many of the kids following their parents into acting, the showbiz family is often seen supporting each other at premieres or spending quality time together, some of which they share on social media. 

With such a large and mixed family, one would wonder how everyone gets along, but photos on social media from Hawn and Hudson show that the family continues to be extremely close even today. Even though Kurt is not Hudson's biological father, Hudson has shown time and again that the love she shares with her "pa" is strong and unwavering. 

Hudson posted a wonderful tribute to Hurt on Father's Day and glows about her "pa" once more. On June 20, 2021, Hudson celebrated her step-father Kurt, and the words she has reserved for her father are sure to make anyone's heart swell with emotion. It goes to show that Kurt is not just one of the most famous husbands in the entertainment industry but also one of the most loving fathers. 

In her post on Instagram, Hudson wrote, "Our great loyal protector. Our dependable authentic captain. Our wild, sometimes untamed adventurer father!" She continued to describe Kurt's role as a magnanimous and incredible father throughout her life, "From skiing out of helicopters, flying in open cockpit planes, dirt bikes, bareback horse riding, motorcycle rides, boat racing…a childhood and adulthood of adventure." 

She concluded her post as she wrote:

"Our Pa always makes life fun. Always down for exploring, always ready to take on the good life with his family. He’s one hell of a Dad ❤️ Lucky us 🙏 Happy Fathers Day Pa I love you so much ❤️"

It is heartening to know that Kurt has had such a beautiful impact on all of his children. This was a conscious choice on the part of Hawn and Kurt, as Kurt said in an interview with the Daily Mail in 2018:

"Everyone has their marker on what is really important and where you draw the line. For Goldie and me, that core value was this: the kids come first. That big movie I turned down came at an age when they really needed one of us around."

With parents like this who put their kids first, it is no wonder that the entire Hawn and Russell family is so close. Hudson had also spoken about how important her parents are to her in an interview with PEOPLE in 2020.

"Mom is kinetic and she is a butterfly. And Pa likes his family and his home. But when they’re together, it’s so powerful." 

Hudson also posted a tribute to her boyfriend Danny Fujikawa on Father's Day, as she shared a series of sweet photos of the musician with their daughter Rani Rose. She wrote, "My love, simply put, you are the most brilliant father ❤️ We all love you so much 🙏 (Rani Rose shares a story about how brilliant you are slide 3 😆) "

Hudson has two older children — her eldest child Ryder, who is 17 and whose father is rock musician Chris Robinson, and Bingham, her second child, who is nine years old and whose dad is another rock musician, Matt Bellamy of the band Muse.

Hudson's own childhood is an inspiration and guide for how she wants to raise her daughter. E! News reported that Hudson said, "My whole life has been boys. I have three brothers, I have two sons, I have two nephews, and one beautiful little niece. It's really been me and Mommy with a whole bunch of boys," She added about having a daughter, "I'm excited about the balance. I was excited for my boys as I am for my girl, but at least now, if I have another baby, it really won't matter what the gender is at all. At least I have one girl!"

Hudson spent this Father's Day on the Greek island of Skiathos with Hawn. Kurt, Fujikawa and her children Rani and Bingham, according to Greek Reporter. The news outlet also reported that Hawn and Kurt own a home on the island, and it is a frequent vacation spot for the family. A sunny vacation is certainly a great way to celebrate Father's Day! 

What do you think of the beautiful post that Kate Hudson posted for Kurt Russell? How did you celebrate your Father's Day this year? Tell us about it, and be sure to pass this on to others as well.