Kate Hudson At Her Best

About this episode

Katie Couric interviews Kate Hudson about her latest film and career reflections.

In this special live episode of Next Question with Katie Couric, Katie talks with Best Actress nominee (and true multi-hyphenate), Kate Hudson about her role in the new movie,  Song Sung Blue . Twenty-five years after her last Oscar nomination, Kate talks about why people think this is her best role yet, the importance of taking risks in your 40s, and what it is about the film that is resonating with so many people. And don't worry–They also dish on kissing Hugh Jackman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Katie Couric

Guest: Kate Hudson

Topics covered

• film
• Oscar nomination
• acting
• risk-taking
• celebrity
• interview

Keywords

• Kate Hudson
• Oscar nomination
• Song Sung Blue
• Hugh Jackman
• acting career
• risk-taking
• celebrity interview

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Song Sung Blue

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