Instagram/Mikey Madison & Kate Huds Movie Kate Hudson reflects on losing an Oscar at 21 and her stepfather Kurt Russell's advice. Explore the complex reality of early Oscar wins for young actors' car... March 22, 2026 AceShowbiz - When Kate Hudson was 21 and lost the Oscar for Almost Famous in 2001, her stepfather, Kurt Russell, offered her a piece of advice: "Congratulations - you can now go have your career." This insight has resonated with Kate Hudson herself over the years as she has grown into her craft, now earning a second Oscar nomination for Song Sung Blue at age 46.