Hugh Jackman Praises Kate Hudson’s Golden Globe Nomination in Joyful, Heartfelt Interview

Hugh Jackman had nothing but admiration for Kate Hudson as he celebrated her Golden Globe nomination during a lively and warm on-camera conversation that quickly turned into a love letter to collaboration, creativity, and gratitude.

The exchange opened on a light, playful note, with Jackman complimenting Hudson’s ethereal look. “You look stunning tonight,” he said, admiring an outfit he joked should be hanging in his own closet. Hudson laughed, embracing the description and enjoying the easy chemistry between them—something that has clearly carried over from their work together.

Jackman then shifted the tone to sincere praise, revealing that he had recently met the real-life inspiration behind Hudson’s character, Claire. That meeting, he said, only deepened his respect for Hudson’s performance. “I’m even more blown away by what you did,” he told her. “You nailed her.” When the Golden Globe nomination came up, Jackman didn’t hesitate: it was, in his words, “so well deserved.”

For Hudson, the nomination represents joy more than validation. She described the honor as exciting and affirming, especially in what she called a remarkable year for cinema. “It just felt really good,” she said. “When people say they loved a performance enough to nominate you for something, that’s a really great feeling.”

Asked who she called first when the nomination news broke, Hudson gave an honest and humorous answer: her publicist. Admitting that awards-morning anxiety kept her from waking up at 5 a.m., she said she slept through the announcement and learned the news later by phone. The moment, she explained, felt relaxed, fun, and full of gratitude rather than pressure.

The conversation soon took a playful detour when Hudson learned that her brother, Oliver Hudson, was hosting the show in Los Angeles. She jokingly teased him on air, sharing that while Oliver is deeply into Christmas spirit, he “can’t bake to save his life,” insisting she’s the real force behind the family’s holiday traditions. The banter sparked laughter and even led to talk of “taking over a bar” later that night.

That lighthearted energy evolved into an even bigger idea: a fantasy world tour. Jackman and Hudson joked about taking their musical chemistry on the road for three years, complete with full 1970s hair, makeup, and a Las Vegas residency. While said in jest, the excitement felt genuine—two artists clearly energized by the thought of creating together again.

When the discussion returned to their work, Jackman spoke with deep respect about the experience of being Hudson’s scene partner. He called their time on set one of the highlights of his career and praised her commitment from day one. “Kate came out and blew everyone away,” he said. Hudson returned the compliment, calling Jackman the best partner and expressing hope that they would collaborate many times in the future.

Both actors reflected on the lessons they’re carrying forward. Hudson spoke about her character’s unwavering belief, joy, and gratitude—whether performing for a crowd of thousands or just fifty people in a bar. That mindset, she said, reminded her why she fell in love with performing in the first place. Jackman echoed the sentiment, emphasizing how lucky they are to do what they love and how important it is to never lose sight of that truth.

The interview closed on a more reflective note when Hudson addressed mental health, recalling that a conversation with Howard Stern ultimately encouraged her to begin therapy. Asked how life might have turned out otherwise, she answered thoughtfully: “We’ll never know.” She added that she believes things arrive at the right moment, when we’re ready for them.

In the end, the interview felt less like a promotional stop and more like a celebration—of art, partnership, growth, and gratitude. Between the laughter, the praise, and the introspection, Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson offered a refreshing reminder of why audiences continue to root for them both, on screen and off.