Kate Hudson opens up about typecasting and being told she’s too old for musicals
Kate Hudson opens up about being typecast in romantic comedies and being “too old” to start a music career.
Actress Kate Hudson opens up about career struggles, industry typecasting and being “too old” to start a music career while accepting the Arlington Artist of the Year Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The actor, who is currently Oscar-nominated for Song Sung Blue, reflected on his long journey in the industry and his decision to follow his passion despite doubt.
talking to hollywood reporterShe Revisited the Moment She Lost After Earning at the 2001 Academy Awards his first Oscar nomination For almost famous.
“I lost, and everything happened so fast,” she said, “My dad just turned to me, he was down a couple, and Kurt just said, ‘Congratulations, now you can have a career.'”
Hudson said Kurt Russell’s comments remind him that awards are only a small part of a long journey.
Following her breakout role, Hudson became one of Hollywood’s most popular faces in romantic comedies, leading to successful films such as. How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, War with the Bride, Something Borrowed, And fool’s Gold. While he acknowledged that romantic comedy is “one of the hardest genres to get right”, he admitted that the industry at large only saw him in that niche.
“It was clear that this was where the industry preferred to hire me,” Hudson said. He explained that practical reasons, including financial stability and advice from his team, influenced many of his choices at the time. As a single mom, steady projects matter, she said.
However, over time, she began to feel creatively restricted. “I really want to do something different,” she said, adding that once an actor gets associated with a particular genre, it can be difficult to break that image.
His desire to explore new avenues eventually led him to music. In 2024, she released her debut album, Glorious, which she had wanted to do for years. Hudson revealed that at age 30 she was told she was “too old” to start a music career. Although she understood why people might think this, the comment stuck.
The turning point came during the COVID-19 pandemic. “If I don’t do it I’ll regret it,” she recalled when she finally decided to take the leap. She said she was touched by the positive response the album received.
Now with another Oscar nomination to her name, Hudson believes the recognition can help open doors for more layered roles. Nevertheless, he made it clear that awards are not his main motivation. Describing this phase of her career as “the beginning”, she said, “I also want to do this to connect people with theatre.”
The evening concluded with Gwyneth Paltrow presenting Hudson with the Arlington Artist of the Year Award and praising His performance in sang the song blueSaying that this reveals the full depth of his talent.
