Kate Hudson Through The Years: Photos Of The ‘Almost Famous’ Actress From Her Early Days & On

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Elissa Anderson

April 19, 2022 10:50AM EDT

Kate Hudson was born into Hollywood but is a star of her own making. See how the actress has transformed over the years here.

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Kate Hudson Then & Now: Photos

Kate Hudson Then & Now: Photos — Kate Hudson may have been born into Hollywood, but she has a star power all her own. The actress daughter of Goldie Hawn and Bill Hudson was born on April 19, 1979 in LA. Her mom and dad divorced when she was just 18 mos. old and Kate said she considers her mom’s longtime partner Kurt Russell her actual father. Following in her family’s footsteps, Kate made her film debut in the 1998 dramedy ‘Desert Blue’ but her breakout role was as ‘band aid’ Penny Lane in 2000’s ‘Almost Famous’. Kate star continued to rise and she became a rom-com queen, appearing in classics like ‘How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days’, ‘You, Me, and Dupree’, and ‘Fools Gold’. The star is also an entrepreneur, co-founding the athleisure apparel brand Fabletics in 2013. She is also a mother of three.

Through it all, she’s remained an image of elegance. Here, a radiant Kate Hudson arrives at the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Mar. 27. She looked stylish.

Want to see photos of how Kate has evolved over the years? Click through the gallery to check out her evolution.

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Kate Hudson & Mom In 1991

Kate Hudson & Mom In 1991 — Goldie Hawn with son Wyatt Russell and daughter Kate Hudson at London’s Heathrow Airport in 1991. they were so young.

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Kate Hudson Hugs Her Mom Goldie Hawn

Kate Hudson Hugs Her Mom Goldie Hawn — Mother daughter moment! Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson hug in a photo from 1995. Even then, they looked like sisters.

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Kate Hudson With Her Brothers

Kate Hudson With Her Brothers — Kate Hudson, Wyatt Russell and Oliver Hudson pose together during the premiere of their mom’s movie ‘First Wives Club’ on Sep. 16, 1996. Kate was chic in a tiger-striped silk dress.

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Kate Hudson At The 1998 VMAs

Kate Hudson At The 1998 VMAs — Kate Hudson strikes a post at the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards on Sep. 10 of that year. Her sheer dress was sassy as can be.

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Kate Hudson In 1999

Kate Hudson In 1999 — Kate Hudson is so chic at an opening of a Beverly Hills Gucci store on Jan. 20, 1999. Her tube-top, shawl, and low-slung pants were so of-the-era.

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Kate Hudson At The ‘Almost Famous’ Premiere

Kate Hudson At The ‘Almost Famous’ Premiere — Ready for the spotlight? Kate Hudson looks radiant at the London premiere of ‘Almost Famous’ in 2000. Her sparkling silver dress fit like a glove.

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Kate Hudson At The 2002 Golden Globes

Kate Hudson At The 2002 Golden Globes — Kate Hudson glows in a plunging gold gown during the 2002 Golden Globes on Jan. 20 of that year. She teamed the look with big, Hollywood waves.

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Kate Hudson At The Premiere Of ‘Raising Helen’

Kate Hudson At The Premiere Of ‘Raising Helen’ — Kate Hudson dons a black off-the-shoulder look to the premiere of ‘Raising Helen’ at the Tribeca Film Festival in May of 2004. Black heels completed the look.

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Kate Hudson At The 2006 MTV Movie Awards

Kate Hudson At The 2006 MTV Movie Awards — Kate Hudson wows in a little white dress and platforms at the 2006 MTV Movie Awards on Jun. 3 in LA. Beachy waves completed the look along with a rich, bronze tan.

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Kate Hudson At The Premiere Of ‘My Best Friend’s Girl’

Kate Hudson At The Premiere Of ‘My Best Friend’s Girl’ — Kate Hudson looks slink in a shiny, taupe, leather dress during the LA premiere of ‘My Best Friend’s Girl’ on Sep. 15, 2008. She rounded out the ensemble with metallic peep-toes, gold cuffs, and a bronze snap clutch.

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Kate Hudson At The 2010 Glamour Women Of The Year Awards

Kate Hudson At The 2010 Glamour Women Of The Year Awards — Kate Hudson glitters in a pearl-hued dress during Glamour Magazine’s 20th Annual 2010 Women of the Year Awards in New York on Nov. 8, 2010. She swept her hair to the side for

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Kate Hudson In 2012

Kate Hudson In 2012 — Eyes on the prize! Kate Hudson models some bold Almay makeup shades during the launch of the brand’s Almay Intense i-Color Bold Nudes and Smart Shade Mousse Make-up in New York on Dec. 3, 2012. She is a brand ambassador.

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Kate Hudson At The 2014 Oscars

Kate Hudson At The 2014 Oscars — Kate Hudson takes the plunge in a gathered ivory gown with a low neckline during the 86th Annual Academy Awards on Mar. 2, 2014. The stress featured a silky train and cape-like back.

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Kate Hudson In 2016

Kate Hudson In 2016 — Red hot! Kate Hudson dressed for the occasion during the 2016 Campari Calendar unveiling celebration at the Standard Hotel, in New York. Her sparkling red jumpsuit looked just like a glass of the beloved aperitif.

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Kate Hudson At The 2018 Golden Globes

Kate Hudson At The 2018 Golden Globes — Kate Hudson sizzles in a sheer, fishnet-patterned black gown with a low-low neckline as she arrives at the 75th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 7, 2018. She let a huge diamond pendant hang down her decolletage elegantly.

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Kate Hudson At The 2019 Baby2Baby Gala

Kate Hudson At The 2019 Baby2Baby Gala — Kate Hudson shimmered in gold Prada during the star-studded 2019 Baby2Baby Gala on Nov. 9 of that year. A chic necklace and shiny clutch completed her look with smoky eyes.

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Kate Hudson At The 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Kate Hudson At The 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party — Kate Hudson stuns in black Carolina Herreera during the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Mar. 27 of that year. The corset-inspired gown hugged her bust while showing off her toned arms.

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Kate Hudson Honored at 2022 UNCA Awards in NYC

Kate Hudson Honored at 2022 UNCA Awards in NYC — Kate was accompanied by her son, Ryder Robinson as she was honored at 2022 UNCA Awards in NYC on Dec 9, 2022.

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Glass Onion : Une Histoire A Couteaux Tires – Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

Glass Onion : Une Histoire A Couteaux Tires – Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery — Kate at the Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery premiere at La Cinematheque on December 15, 2022 in Paris, France.

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BAFTA: A Life in Pictures, Kate Hudson, supported by TCL, London, UK – 16 Dec 2022

BAFTA: A Life in Pictures, Kate Hudson, supported by TCL, London, UK – 16 Dec 2022 — Kate Hudson at BAFTA: A Life in Pictures, in London, UK on Dec. 16, 2022.

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