Kate Hudson is entering a bold new chapter of her acting career — and she’s doing it in breathtaking style. The Running Point star appeared on the cover of Variety’s Power of Women issue wearing a plunging, skin-tight gown that shimmered like liquid sequins.
Designed by The New Arrivals by Ilkyaz Ozel, the gown featured delicate spaghetti straps and a sleek silhouette that hugged every curve, perfectly merging sophistication with sultry allure.
Old Hollywood Meets Modern Grace
Hudson complemented the dazzling look with understated glamour: soft curls in a deep side part and a mauve lip, nodding to the timeless beauty of Old Hollywood icons. The result was effortlessly elegant — a modern star channeling vintage charisma.
A New Cinematic Chapter
Currently on a global press tour, Hudson is promoting her upcoming musical drama “Song Sung Blue,” where she stars opposite Hugh Jackman. The film tells the story of Claire and Mike Sardina, a real-life couple who found fame as a Neil Diamond tribute duo in the 1980s, inspired by the 2008 documentary of the same name.
“There’s no glamour in this film,” Hudson told Variety. “It’s raw, real, and honest — even my mom saw me as a middle-aged woman for the first time, and that was powerful.”
From Music to Movies
Director Craig Brewer shared that Hudson’s emotional depth — and her real-life passion for singing — helped her land the role. After watching her tearful interview on CBS Sunday Morning, he recalled thinking, “That’s the woman we all fell in love with in Almost Famous.”
Hudson’s musical journey began with her 2024 debut album Glorious, which showcased her rich vocals and soulful storytelling — qualities she now brings to the screen.
Confidence, Experience, and Reinvention
Reflecting on her career, Hudson shared, “One moment you’re the hot ingenue, and the next, you’re wondering why you’re not part of the conversation. But fame has never defined my worth.”
With poise, talent, and an unmistakable sparkle, Kate Hudson proves that reinvention — much like sequins — never goes out of style.
