Goldie Hawn And Kurt Russell Are Still Together After 40+ Years Despite Cheating Rumors – Here’s Their Secret
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell...one of the most beloved Hollywood couples of all time. Despite being together for an incredible 37 years, these two just can't seem to make it official... you know, by actually getting married. Why? Well, we'll give you a hint. It's not because they're scared of commitment. No, these two lovebirds have an even better reason for not taking the plunge. So what could that reason be? Keep reading to find out!
Maintained Professionalism
When Goldie Hawn first met Kurt Russell, she told BBC that she thought he was adorable, but he was too young for them to be anything more than professional as a relationship may not last long in Hollywood.
This was because of to the large age gap between them, with Hawn being 21 and Russell 16 - just barely old enough to get his license. However, the two went on to surprise everyone and show them wrong, proving that this age gap didn't hinder them at all.
They Met On The Set
When Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell first met on the set of 1968's The One and Only, Genuine Family Band, it wasn't love at first sight. Russell was already a well-known child star, contracted by Walt Disney, with only three other film credits to his name.
Hawn, in her big-screen debut, was already famous for her portrayal of a "dumb blonde" personality on television, as a regular cast member of the sketch comedy show, Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In.
Mystery Of Disney
It has long been rumored that Walt Disney foresaw Kurt Russell's eventual success in action films. In 1966, shortly before his death due to lung cancer, Disney wrote the name "Kurt Russell" on a piece of paper without any explanation.
To this day, neither Russell nor anyone else knows why Disney did this, though it is assumed he was presciently predicting the actor's future accomplishments. Indeed, Russell went on to become one of Disney's top stars during the 1970s, and later dominated the action genre in the 1980s.
Career Soared To New Heights
Goldie Hawn debuted in Hollywood with 1969's Cactus Flower and earned an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as 21-year-old Toni Simmons. This success propelled Hawn's career into stardom, with the public welcoming her with open arms.
As an "It" girl of Hollywood, Hawn had several hit movies over the years, such as Private Benjamin for which she was nominated for another Oscar. Her comedic acting style kept people coming back for more, making her a bankable Hollywood starlet.
Changed Career Paths
Kurt Russell, who had been acting since he was a child, briefly considered a career in baseball during the early '70s, as his father, Bing Russell, was connected to the sport. He joined the minor league team, Bend Rainbows, as a switch-hitting second baseman, and was even part of the California Angels farm system.
Russell was the leading hitter in the league with an average of .563, but only ever made it to AA class in 1973. Unfortunately, he had to abandon his baseball career after tearing his rotator cuff turning a double play andreturned to acting.
Russell Was Making A Name For Himself In Hollywood
Kurt Russell's career started off with minor roles in TV shows and movies, but he only earned his first Primetime Emmy nomination in 1979 with Elvis. However, it was in the 1980s that Russell became a popular action star and anti-hero, with the two iconic John Carpenter films Escape from New York and Escape from L.A. proving to be his breakthrough roles.
In 1982, Carpenter cast him in another classic, The Thing, which garnered box-office success despite the criticism from reviewers.
Goldie Gets Country Strong
Throughout the course of her career, Goldie Hawn has proven that she is a woman of many talents. She originally came to Hollywood to be a dancer, but soon became an actress. She even went on to star in two television specials: 1971's Pure Goldie and 1978's The Goldie Hawn Special.
After these feats, it wasn't long before Hawn found herself in the studio. In 1972, she recorded a solo country LP with Warner Brothers. Goldie was recorded with the help of Dolly Parton and Buck Owens and was a successful pop-country crossover for the starlet.
They Went On To Have Their Own Relationships
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell went their separate ways after their film together. Kurt Russell met Season Hubley on the set of 1979's Elvis. Their subsequent marriage was short-lived and even after having a son, Boston, in 1980, Russell and Hubley filed for divorce in 1983.
For Hawn's part, her first marriage to dancer-director Gus Trikonis lasted for about four years, but they separated in 1973. She began dating Bill Hudson of the Hudson Brothers and married him in 1976. But after two kids – Oliver and Kate – Hudson filed for divorce in 1980.
Their Paths Finally Crossed
The second time Hollywood brought Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell together was for the 1983 film, Swing Shift. Hawn and Russell met once again at an audition for the film. A little older now, you'd think that Russell would know exactly what to say to woo Hawn.
Unfortunately, Russell had spent the previous night drinking and was hiding an intense hangover at the audition, which had him struggling to put words together in a coherent sentence. Russell appeared on Conan and revealed that he ended up telling Hawn: "Man, you've got a great figure."
A First Date For The Books
Surprisingly, Kurt Russell's pick-up line was enough for Goldie Hawn to agree to a date. It would turn out to be quite a memorable first date. They went out to a movie but decided to go to a club for some swing dancing.
After dancing the night away, Hawn took Russell to her newly purchased house but seemed to have misplaced her key. After breaking into Hawn's house, she and Russell started fooling around. But all the tomfoolery came to a stop once the cops showed up, believing that a burglary was taking place.
They Had Undeniable Chemistry On And Off Screen
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell got together after starring together in 1984's Swing Shift. From there, their relationship was put to the test, not only off-screen but also in front of the camera. It was in that very movie that Hawn and Russell's undeniable chemistry had shone through, but unfortunately the movie tanked financially.
They were able to follow that up with 1987's Overboard, which was a huge hit. Audiences couldn't get enough of Hawn and Russell together on screen. That was the last time the lovebirds acted in a movie together, but they haven't ruled out more possibilities.
They've Been Through Trying Times
From there, Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell would embark on a Hollywood relationship that would stand the test of time – they just didn't know it yet. With two relatively young and attractive stars, you'd think that fidelity would be a prime concern.
"Monogamy is a very tough order. You're in the prime of your life, you are attracted to other people, potentially, you have fantasies about that," Hawn once told People magazine. Though she admitted it wasn't easy, Hawn worked hard with Russell to make their relationship last throughout the years.
There Has Definitely Been Infidelity
For a relationship that has lasted for over three decades without any nuptials, it's hard to believe that Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell only had eyes for each other the whole time. While Hawn alluded to tough times, a source close to the family divulged that infidelity has happened on some occasions.
The source told Closer Weekly, "Goldie admits that she and Kurt both went off course. They were both acting out a little and having trouble communicating. So they called an adult time-out to get some space so tempers could cool." Ultimately, though, Hawn and Russell worked through it to keep their family together.
They Have Their Own Spaces
It wouldn't be wrong to assume that another key element to Goldie Hawn's and Kurt Russell's long-lasting relationship is space. In giving each other space, the actors are still able to support each other, while doing what makes themselves happy.
This is a concept that reportedly went into the building of one of their homes. Goldie Hawn has a dedicated wing of the house with floor-to-ceiling windows, making it the perfect space for meditation and yoga. Russell's wing is essentially a man cave that is dedicated to his own interests such as hunting.
The Key To Staying Together Wasn't Marriage
For as long as they've been together without getting married, many people wonder why the two actors chose to stay together. Goldie Hawn disclosed to Vanity Fair once that avoiding marriage was the key to her lasting relationship with Kurt Russell.
Saying that they would have been "long divorced" had they gotten married early on, Hawn went on to say, "There's something psychological about not being married because it gives you the freedom to make decisions one way or the other. For me, I chose to stay, Kurt chose to stay, and we like the choice."
Two Shining Stars
On May 4, 2017, Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell were finally honored with their own stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Not only did they receive their stars in a double ceremony, their stars are right next to each other on Hollywood Blvd. in recognition of their eternal love for each other!
It was perhaps the only public recognition commemorating the Hollywood couple since they've chosen to forgo a wedding. In some ways, the ceremony served as a de facto wedding on account of the guest list and a moving speech by one of their children.
It Was Hudson's Only Chance To Speak Of Their Relationship
At the ceremony, A-list guests such as Quentin Tarantino, who directed Russell in The Hateful Eight, and Reese Witherspoon spoke about the acting legends. Afterward, Kate Hudson gave a touching speech, honoring not only her mother, but her pseudo-stepfather.
Hudson said, "I always thought I'd be talking about them at like a wedding or something but since a wedding doesn't seem to be in our near future, ever, this may be my only opportunity... the deep feeling of love and nurturing they reserve for the most important thing we have in this life, family, that's what these stars represent to me forever."
Goldie Hawn Felt Like She Was At Her Wedding
When Goldie Hawn finally had a chance to speak, she walked up to the podium and joked, "Did we just get married?" After all, with all those people in attendance, watching her and Russell be honored not only for their careers, but their relationship, it must have felt like a wedding.
Hawn went on to say, "We've never had a celebration like this before but I'm not going to pop the question... I wish my mum and my dad could see me because I know they would be really happy for me."
Russell Had Some Touching Things To Say
When Kurt Russell had a chance to speak, he gave an emotional tribute to his life-long partner. He said, "To you, I owe my wonderful life. Simply put Goldie, I cherish you and all the stars in the sky or on the boulevard can't hold a candle to that."
Russell also had a sense of humor about the situation. He spoke of his star being ravaged by the elements and stray dogs in need of relief," and trod upon by the soles of shoes caked with earth from all corners of the globe, there's no one else I'd rather be next to for all of that than Goldie Hawn."
It Was A Comeback Year For Goldie
2017 was actually a huge year for both of the stars. In addition to getting her star, Goldie Hawn made her first film appearance in 15 years. She starred in the movie Snatched alongside Amy Schumer.
Hawn was already over 70 years old when she played the role of Schumer's character's mother Linda Middleton. When she received her star, Hawn looked back at her long career and the humble beginnings from whence she came. She probably couldn't have imagined that her career would take her that far in life and that she'd still be acting.
Kurt Russell Is Killing It In The Box Office
While Goldie Hawn made her return to the big screen, Kurt Russell also had a big year. In 2017, Russell starred in two blockbuster hits: The Fate of the Furious and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Both films grossed around $2 billion in the box office combined!
Just when it seemed that the actors were fading away into obscurity, both Hawn and Russell made a rewarding comeback.
Kate Hudson Accepts Kurt Russell As Her Real Father
Many people have contentious relationships with their step-parents over their refusal to accept them. But this couldn't be farther from the case of Kate Hudson and her relationship with Kurt Russell. Russell has been in Hudson's life since she was a baby, which is why she regards Russell as her real father.
Hudson knows her biological father is Bill Hudson, but has publicly expressed her disdain for him. Hudson has said that Bill doesn't have any idea of who she really is, while Russell has been a consistent father figure her whole life.
Kate And Oliver Replaced Their Dad With Kurt
Kate Hudson and her brother Oliver have been quite vocal about their feelings towards their biological father Bill. They've expressed that they've attempted to reach out to him on multiple occasions throughout their lives, only to receive the cold shoulder.
As difficult as this was for them growing up, luckily they've had the kind and understanding support of Kurt Russell. He has been there for them when their actual father hasn't, serving as a mentor as they grew up. This further explains how both of the Hudson children ended up in the world of acting.
Wyatt Russell Is A Budding Star
As the youngest of the brood, Wyatt Russell was constantly surrounded by the success of his parents and siblings, so it wasn't long before he made the move himself. His parents' advice on acting was to "be on time, know your lines, and be a nice guy."
The youngest Russell looks exactly like a young Kurt Russell, which is why it was easy for him to transition into film. Before that, he started out as a professional hockey player. Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell even bought a house in Vancouver to support their son's hockey career before he became an actor.
Goldie Hawn Is Eight-Times A Grandma
The Hawn-Russell blended family grew once their kids became adults and started having children of their own. Goldie Hawn certainly has her hands full as a grandmother! Kate Hudson had her first daughter in 2018 with boyfriend Danny Fujikawa. She already had two sons, Ryder and Bingham, with rockers Chris Robinson and Matt Bellamy respectively.
Oliver Hudson also already had three kids of his own. With wife Erinn Bartlett, he has two sons, Wilder and Bodhi, and a daughter named Rio. It seemed that Kate followed in her brother's footsteps in this case. Wyatt Russell also has two sons.
Like Mother, Like Daughter
Goldie Hawn is undeniably close with her daughter Kate Hudson, who in her adult life went on to become a Hollywood starlet in her own right. Hudson truly followed her mother's path and became not only a vivacious actress herself, but also an intelligent entrepreneur.
Hudson's first claim to film fame was her hilarious performance in How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days alongside Matthew McConaughey. She would go on to have memorable performances in Raising Helen and My Best Friends' Girl, before eventually founding her fitness brand Fabletics.
Hudson Was Also Up For Best Supporting Actress
In can be a little daunting to grow up in the shadows of your parents who are already big-time Hollywood stars. Your relationship to them can only get you so far in the business and from there it's decided if you'll be known for your name or for your talent. Luckily for Kate Hudson, it was both.
Her breakout role was in Cameron Crowe's 2000 flick, Almost Famous. Hudson played Penny Lane, a groupie for the fictional band Stillwater. Instead of a groupie, Lane preferred the term "band-aid." Like her mother, Hudson was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
