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Kate Hudson experienced an emotional morning on Thursday, January 22, 2026, as the Academy announced her nomination for Best Actress.
The 46-year-old star received the nod for her performance in Song Sung Blue, a film where she stars alongside Hugh Jackman.
Kate celebrated the milestone at home with her mother, Goldie Hawn, and shared a touching photo of the two hugging on Instagram.
She also posted a video of a FaceTime call with her family, where she tearfully exclaimed, "Oh my God, I'm so happy!"
This nomination marks Kate's second career Oscar nod. Her first came 25 years ago for her breakout role as Penny Lane in the 2000 film Almost Famous.
With this latest recognition, Kate and Goldie now share a unique achievement: both mother and daughter are two-time Oscar nominees.
Goldie Hawn, who won an Oscar in 1970 and received another nomination in 1981, posted her own tribute to her daughter, writing, "Oh, my baby girl! I love you as big as the universe."
In Song Sung Blue, Kate plays Claire Sardina, one half of a real-life Neil Diamond tribute band from Milwaukee.
The role has already earned her praise during this awards season, including a Golden Globe nomination.
At the upcoming 2026 Oscars, she will compete against a talented group of actresses, including Emma Stone, Rose Byrne, Jessie Buckley, and Renate Reinsve.
The nominations morning also saw Ryan Coogler's Sinners break records by earning the most nods ever for a single film.
Friends and fellow stars, including Reese Witherspoon and Julianne Hough, flooded Kate's social media with congratulatory messages.
The 98th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O'Brien, will air live on Sunday, March 15.
As the date approaches, fans are excited to see if Kate can take home her first statue and join her mother as an Oscar winner.
