Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Kate Hudson Gains 15 Pounds for Role
Kate Hudson is an actress who gained 15 pounds to play a character named Claire in a movie called 'Song Sung Blue'.
The movie is about a couple who become famous by singing Neil Diamond songs.
Kate said she had fun gaining weight because she didn't have to be careful about what she ate.
She also didn't work out or follow her skincare routine during this time.
The movie stars Hugh Jackman and is directed by Craig Brewer.
It will premiere at a big movie festival called AFI Fest in Hollywood.
Kate Hudson gained 15 pounds for her role as Claire Sardina in 'Song Sung Blue'.
The film is directed by Craig Brewer and stars Hugh Jackman as Mike Sardina.
Hudson embraced the physical transformation to fully embody her character.
The movie had its world premiere at the AFI Fest on October 26, 2025, at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
Hudson stepped away from her usual fitness and skincare routines during filming.
- Who
- Kate Hudson, Hugh Jackman, Craig Brewer
- What
- Kate Hudson gained 15 pounds for her role in 'Song Sung Blue'
- When
- Premiere on October 26, 2025
- Where
- TCL Chinese Theatre, Hollywood
- Why
- To fully embrace the character of Claire Sardina
- Actress
- Kate Hudson
- Role
- Claire Sardina
- Film
- Song Sung Blue
- Co-star
- Hugh Jackman
- Director
- Craig Brewer
- Premiere Date
- October 26, 2025
- Premiere Location
- TCL Chinese Theatre, Hollywood
- Festival
- AFI Fest