In 1975, a well-known musician from The Hudson Brothers met actress Goldie Hawn on a flight, and their chemistry was instant. They quickly began a romantic relationship, marrying in 1976 when Goldie was pregnant with their first son. However, their son faced health complications at birth, which deeply affected the couple.

Despite their initial connection, their marriage ended in 1981 after the musician discovered Goldie’s desire for an open relationship, contrasting with his wish for a traditional marriage. Goldie later began dating actor Kurt Russell in 1983, and they had a son, Wyatt, in 1986.

Goldie’s children from her previous marriage struggled with their father’s absence and later expressed gratitude for Kurt’s role as a father figure. Tensions arose when Oliver Hudson publicly criticized their father, Bill, on Father’s Day, leading to a fallout where Bill accused Goldie of turning the children against him. Despite this, Kate and Oliver have focused on building strong family ties with Kurt, while Bill has distanced himself from them.

As Kate noted, Kurt has embraced being a grandfather, while Bill continues to express resentment towards his older children.