Kate Hudson, who has 3 kids with 3 dads, says there are upsides to blended families
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- Kate Hudson, 45, thinks that being a part of a big blended family has its own upside.
- Her three kids, who have three different dads, get to have "so much family," she said on a podcast.
- "They've got multiple grandmas, multiple grandpas, multiple dads, and moms," Hudson said.
Kate Hudson, 45, wants you to know that being in a big blended family has its perks too.
During an episode of "The Martha Stewart Podcast" released on Wednesday, the "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" actor spoke about her three kids and the dynamics of her blended family.
"There's a positive to it," Hudson told host Martha Stewart. "It's like they have so much family. They've got multiple grandmas, multiple grandpas, multiple dads, and moms."
"And then they'll pick and choose who they really really connected with and kind of forge those relationships," Stewart interjected, to which Hudson agreed.
Hudson has three children with three different fathers. Her eldest son, Ryder, whom she shares with her ex-husband Chris Robinson, was born in 2004. In 2011, she welcomed her second son, Bingham, with her ex-fiancé, Muse frontman Matt Bellamy. In 2018, she gave birth to her daughter, Rani, whom she shares with her current fiancé, Danny Fujikawa.
Together, they've built "a really strong unit," Hudson said.
"Being able to continue having such a great connection with the family — like the whole family, including my exes and their partners — it is actually great," she added.
Hudson herself comes from a blended family. Her mother is actor Goldie Hawn while her father is musician Bill Hudson. She has one biological brother, one step-brother, three half-brothers, and two half-sisters.
Kurt Russel, Hawn's partner of over 40 years, has played a big role in Hudson's life. Last Father's Day, Hudson captioned a photo of the two together on Instagram: "I love my Pa so much! What a man, lucky me."
According to a survey by the US Census Bureau published in 2022, the percentage of children living with at least one stepparent increased from 6.2% to 7% between 2007 and 2019.
In a personal essay for Business Insider, writer Sara Lyle — who is blending a family of three sons — shared some tips on how she's navigating the changes in family dynamics. She says one of the most important things is to include children in any life-changing decisions, so it can help lessen their anxiety and validate their importance within the family unit.
A representative for Hudson did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent by BI outside regular hours.