When it comes to parenting, Oliver Hudson learned from the best.
The Sibling Revelry podcast host offered insight into how Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell raised him—along with his siblings Kate Hudson, Boston Russell and Wyatt Russell—to keep their priorities in line while growing up in Hollywood.
“It starts within the four walls of your home,” Oliver, 49, told E! News in an exclusive interview at Make-A-Wish’s annual Wish Gala in Los Angeles Dec. 5. “It doesn't matter what any outside perspective is, how famous you are, how much money you have. When it's just you and your family is what really matters.”
The Happy Gilmore 2 actor—who presented his mom with the Power of a Wish Award at the event—commended Goldie, 80, and Kurt, 74, for their parenting, noting that it was “very important for them not to have entitled children.”
And as a father himself to kids Wilder, 18, Bodhi, 15, and Rio, 12, with wife Erinn Bartlett, Oliver—whose biological dad is Bill Hudson—has followed his parents’ example while bringing up his own family.
“Now I can pass that along to my babies as well, taking from what Katie and I, and Wyatt in Boston, have learned as children,” he continued. “To be able to implement those strategies and feelings into our own children... All of the things that you see, all of the cameras and all the flashes, that's all BS.”
Goldie seems to have passed down more than just good values to her offspring. While Oliver and Kate have already followed in her showbiz footsteps, she hinted that her grandkids could be next.
“I don’t think we have a choice, frankly,” Goldie told Access Hollywood during a joint interview with Oliver and Rio in August. “Same with Kate. I didn’t have a choice, and I think this one, we don't have a choice.”
While Oliver also highlighted his daughter’s natural talent, he was adamant about not rushing her into the spotlight.
“She’s an amazing dancer, she loves to perform, it’s in her genes,” he told the outlet before adding, “We’re gonna do plays first.”
Should Rio decide to take up the family business, she’ll surely have a strong support system behind her. To see Goldie and Kurt’s sweetest moments with their grandkids, keep reading…
--Reporting by Amanda Champagne-Meadows
Surrounded by Love
How many grandkids does it take to put a smile like that on Grandma's face?
Goldie Hawn cuddles up with six of her eight grandchildren in a pic posted by daughter Kate Hudson for Mother's Day 2024.
Modern Family
The holidays came a little early for Goldie and partner Kurt Russell when they played Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
So, they made the November 2018 premiere of The Christmas Chronicles an event for Oliver Hudson and wife Erinn Hudson's family, while Wyatt Russell brought future wife Meredith Hagner.
Baby Love
Goldie enjoyed a quiet moment with one of her grandbabies.
Home on the Range
Goldie and granddaughters Rani Fujikawa and Rio Hudson dressed the part for a day at the ranch in 2024.
ROFL
Goldie was having such a good time with son Oliver, daughter Kate, her partner Danny Fujikawa and their daughter Rani, she couldn't stay upright.
Who's the Fairest of Them All
Goldie, Kurt and Rio dressed the part of Hollywood royalty and made a certain kid's Disney dreams come true.
Summer Fun
"Vacationing with our family!" Goldie captioned a June 2024 snap of her and Rio. "It’s the greatest gift one could ever have."
The Family That Gives Together...
At 13, Kate's eldest son, Ryder Robinson, was deemed old enough to attend a gala with the grown-ups, hanging with his mom, grandparents and uncle Wyatt at Goldie's Love In For Kids benefit in 2017.
Like Grandma, Like Granddaughter
Rio's had Goldie's photogenic head tilt down to a science at the 20th anniversary celebration of the Goldie Hawn Foundation and MindUP Gala in 2024.
The Greatest Show-Woman
Forget saying cheese at the annual Goldie's Love In For Kids. Budding ballerina Rio, still a few months shy of 3 at the time, met the moment with a curtsy.
Guardian of This Galaxy
Kate celebrated her pop Kurt on Father's Day 2023 with a snap of him surrounded by grandkids.
Grandma's Got You
"love is buzzing," Kate captioned a February 2024 carousel featuring this sweet pic of Goldie and Rani.
Par for the Course
Goldie had a grand time supporting Oliver, daughter-in-law Erinn and their kids Wilder, Bodhi and Rio at the 2025 premiere of Happy Gilmore 2.