Kate Hudson Reveals Teenage Emancipation Advice Before 'Party of Five' Role

Kate Hudson revealed that early in her career, she was advised to emancipate from her parents, Goldie Hawn and Bill Hudson, to secure acting roles as an adult, but her mother firmly refused. Instead, Hudson landed a guest role on the teen drama series "Party of Five," which she described as a pivotal and exciting experience, marking her television debut at age 16. She praised her co-star Michael Goorjian for being kind and supportive during her first acting job. Hudson also reflected on the importance of family support and authenticity in navigating early career decisions, noting she turned down a role in "Escape from L.A." to avoid being seen solely as Kurt Russell’s daughter. Despite the pressures to distance herself legally from her parents to advance her career, Hudson's close relationship with her mother and stepfather shaped her journey positively. Her story highlights the challenges young actors face in balancing personal relationships and professional growth in Hollywood.