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Kate’s Rock Moment with Ryder
On May 22, 2025, Kate Hudson shared an Instagram video with her son Ryder Robinson (born January 7, 2004), jamming to Alice in Chains’ 1992 track “Them Bones.” Ryder played air guitar while Kate, eating a salad, moved to the beat.
This fun clip was posted right before her headline concert at The Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood. The moment highlighted their close bond and Kate’s connection to rock music.
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About “Them Bones” by Alice in Chains
“Them Bones” was released as a single in late 1992 (not March 8, 1993), from Alice in Chains’ 1992 album Dirt. Written by Jerry Cantrell, it is known for its 7/8 time signature.
The song peaked at No. 24 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Tracks and No. 30 on Modern Rock Tracks. The music video, directed by Rocky Schenck, is iconic of the early ’90s grunge era.
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Kate Hudson’s Roxy Concert
Kate Hudson performed at The Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Doors opened at 7 PM, and the show began at 8 PM. The all-ages concert featured Baby Nova as the opening act. Located at 9009 W. Sunset Blvd., the event was promoted by Goldenvoice.
Tickets were sold through official platforms. This show came after her debut album Glorious and gave fans a chance to experience her new songs live, shaped by her deep roots in music and work with Linda Perry.
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Roxy Setlist and Steven Tyler Shoutout
At The Roxy, Hudson performed original songs from Glorious, including “Talk About Love,” “Live Forever,” and “Glorious.” She also covered Fleetwood Mac’s “Gypsy,” The Cure’s “Just Like Heaven,” Benson Boone’s “Mystical Magical,” and Aerosmith’s “Cryin’.”
Her rendition of “Cryin’” received praise from Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, who reposted it on Instagram. The performance showed Hudson’s versatility and established her credibility with both fans and established artists.
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Glorious Launches Music Career
Glorious, Kate Hudson’s debut album, released on May 17, 2024, launched her into the music industry. It charted on five different Billboard lists and helped her break into the Billboard Emerging Artists list.
The record’s reception, boosted by her Roxy performance and authentic social media content, showed that she wasn’t entering the industry as a novelty. It introduced Hudson as a capable musician.
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Album Production Credits
The album Glorious includes 12 tracks with a combined playtime of 43 minutes and 24 seconds. It was produced by Danny Fujikawa, Johan Carlsson, and Linda Perry. Jonathan Low handled mixing duties, while mastering was done by Greg Calbi and Steve Fallone.
Engineers included Luis Flores, Carlsson, and Fujikawa. Released under HK Music, standout tracks like “Gonna Find Out” and “Romeo” showed a polished effort by a team of Grammy-level professionals.
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Chart Rankings and Sales Performance
Glorious debuted with strong commercial results. It reached No. 3 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Albums, No. 10 on Top Album Sales, No. 19 on Vinyl Albums, and No. 41 on the Independent Albums chart.
In the UK, it secured No. 81 on the OCC Album Downloads. Additionally, Hudson ranked No. 5 on the Billboard Emerging Artists list. These numbers confirmed a successful crossover into music.
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Ryder’s Role in “Live Forever”
Ryder Robinson, Kate’s son, was the inspiration behind the song “Live Forever.” The music video, released March 28, 2024, features intimate home videos documenting Ryder’s growth over the years.
Hudson, who became a mother at 24, described motherhood as joyful and transformative. While she usually keeps her private life out of the spotlight, she chose to reflect this deep bond through her music.
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Early Music Performances
Before her debut album, Hudson had engaged with music publicly. From 2012 to 2013, she played Cassandra July on the TV series Glee, singing and dancing in Broadway-style performances.
In 2012, she performed Stone Temple Pilots’ “Vasoline” live with her band on The Howard Stern Show. These appearances hinted at her musical ambitions early on and provided foundational performance.
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Breakout Acting Role
Kate Hudson gained major attention playing Penny Lane in the film Almost Famous, which premiered in September 2000. The role earned her a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress and an Oscar nomination in 2001.
It marked a defining moment in her acting career and introduced her as a serious performer. The film’s critical success helped establish her as more than just the daughter of Goldie Hawn and Bill Hudson.
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From Rom-Coms to Dramas
After Almost Famous, Hudson starred in several romantic comedies like How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003), You, Me and Dupree (2006), Fool’s Gold (2008), and Bride Wars (2009).
She later took on serious roles in the musical Nine (2009) and action-drama Deepwater Horizon (2016). In 2022, she received praise for her role in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, where she played Birdie Jay, displaying her adaptability across genres.
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Acting Awards and Nominations
Hudson’s acting career brought in multiple awards and nominations. For Almost Famous, she won a Golden Globe and a Critics’ Choice Breakthrough Artist Award, and she was nominated for an Academy Award.
She also shared an MTV Best Fight nomination in 2009 with Anne Hathaway for Bride Wars. These accolades across diverse film genres show how Hudson maintained a respected position in the industry over the years.
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Business Ventures and Wellness Projects
Beyond acting and music, Hudson co-founded Fabletics in 2013, a successful activewear brand known for its online membership model.
In 2016, she released Pretty Happy: Healthy Ways to Love Your Body, a wellness guide encouraging body positivity, self-awareness, and daily balance. These ventures broadened her influence, allowing her to connect with audiences.
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Family and Early Childhood
Kate Garry Hudson was born April 19, 1979, in Los Angeles. Her parents are actress Goldie Hawn and musician Bill Hudson, who divorced when she was 18 months old.
She and her brother Oliver Hudson were primarily raised by Goldie and her longtime partner, actor Kurt Russell, whom Kate considers her real father. Hudson’s upbringing in an entertainment household shaped her future in performance and media.
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Creative Upbringing and Family Ties
Raised in both Snowmass, Colorado, and Pacific Palisades, California, Hudson was surrounded by artists and performers. Her half-brother Wyatt Russell, son of Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, is also an actor.
As a child, Kate regularly visited film sets and theater productions, experiences that sparked her early interest in acting and music. This passion has recently led to Kate Hudson surprises fans with 3 Spring concerts, showing her singing and musical talent in intimate venues.
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