Actress Kate Hudson has shared a sweet detail about the bond between her three children and her longtime friend Gwyneth Paltrow. Hudson revealed that her kids affectionately refer to Paltrow as “Auntie Gwyneth,” highlighting how deeply Paltrow has become part of their family life.
Hudson was speaking at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, where Paltrow presented her with the Arlington Artist of the Year Award. The friendship between the two stars goes back many years, and their families have grown close over time.
In an interview, Hudson said that she and Paltrow once lived in England at the same time, a period when Paltrow became a major support for her, especially while she was raising her eldest son. That support later evolved into a strong friendship that Hudson’s children now embrace.
The three Hudson children include her eldest son Ryder, 22, her son Bingham “Bing,” 14, and her daughter Rani, 7. Each of them calls Paltrow “Auntie Gwyneth,” a nickname that reflects the closeness they feel with her and the lasting role she plays in their lives beyond friendship.
Hudson discussed this bond while also talking about her career and family life. She has been acting since her teens and has balanced her work with parenting, something she has said is deeply important to her.
This moment captured attention for its warm depiction of chosen family connections in Hollywood and the way deep friendships can extend across generations.
