Hudson Siblings Recall Declining Kurt Russell's Adoption Offer

Oliver Hudson revealed on the Sibling Revelry podcast that he and his sister Kate declined Kurt Russell's offer to adopt them when he began dating their mother, Goldie Hawn, in the 1980s. Russell, who has been a father figure to the siblings since Oliver was six, asked if they wanted to be adopted, but they felt no formalities were necessary, stating, 'The love is right there.' Oliver shared that their biological father, Bill Hudson, had been absent for much of their childhood, leading to a complicated relationship with him. Despite their strong bond with Russell, Oliver acknowledged a lingering sense of loss regarding their biological father. The conversation also touched upon the complexities of adoption and blended families, as illustrated by the experience of guest Brandi Cyrus, who was adopted by Billy Ray Cyrus. Oliver concluded that while Kurt is a significant father figure, the absence of their biological father still leaves an emotional gap.