Kate Hudson reveals how real-life mom of Song Sung Blue feels about film after family called her a ‘monster’

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Kate Hudson shared that the real-life person she portrayed in her new movie, Song Sung Blue, gave her a very positive and supportive reaction.

The movie features Kate Hudson, 46, and Hugh Jackman, 57, playing a married couple named Mike and Claire Sardina. They form a cover band that performs the music of Neil Diamond, and the story is set in Milwaukee during the 1990s.

As a lifestyle expert, I’ve been following the buzz around this new film, and it’s been quite a story! Last month, the Daily Mail spoke with Mike Sardina Jr., the son of the man the movie is about, and he was understandably upset. He felt really hurt that the film – and all the publicity around it – completely left him out, and he didn’t hold back in calling out the lead actors for what he saw as a major oversight.

Despite recent criticism, Kate Hudson has received widespread praise, and it was announced this Thursday that she’s been nominated for Best Actress at the Academy Awards.

Hudson recently shared in an interview with Deadline that Claire was among those who particularly enjoyed her performance.

Goldie Hawn’s daughter shared how thrilled she is with Claire and their relationship, describing their story as a beautiful tribute to their love.

I’m so happy Claire enjoyed it and I’m really looking forward to speaking with her. What I’m truly thinking about is how the movie resonated with audiences and the impact it had on people – it’s all incredibly moving, and I’m very emotional about the story.

Last month, after Mike Jr. strongly criticized the film in an interview with the Daily Mail, Hudson responded with a carefully worded statement that avoided addressing the criticism directly.

She told The Hollywood Reporter she didn’t want to comment, explaining she didn’t want to disrespect the filmmakers involved and wasn’t the best person to discuss the matter.

Hugh Jackman, despite not receiving an Oscar nomination for his role as Mike Sr., didn’t respond publicly to anything his co-star, Mike Jr., said.

Wow, can you believe it? Kate Hudson’s Oscar nomination is a huge moment! It’s been a quarter of a century since she was last up for an award – back then, it was for her amazing work in ‘Almost Famous’. That film really put her on the map, and it’s so exciting to see her recognized again after all this time. It just proves talent truly endures!

That year, she didn’t win against Marcia Gay Harden, who played artist Lee Krasner – Jackson Pollock’s wife – in the movie Pollock. Ed Harris directed and starred in the film.

This year, she’s competing against strong contenders, including Jessie Buckley, who plays William Shakespeare’s wife in the Chloe Zhao-directed film, Hamnet.

Rose Byrne in ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,’ Emma Stone in ‘Bugonia,’ and Renate Reinsve in ‘Sentimental Value’ complete the list of her competitors.

Leslie Hudson received the sole Oscar nomination for “Song Sung Blue,” while the film itself, including Hugh Jackman’s performance and director Craig Brewer’s work, went largely unrecognized.

Although her fans celebrated her recent award, she also received criticism online from people who didn’t think her performance deserved it.

She received a lot of online criticism, particularly from people upset that Cynthia Erivo wasn’t nominated for an award for her performance as Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, in the movie Wicked.

Despite positive reviews, especially for Ariana Grande’s performance as Glinda, the movie Wicked: For Good received no nominations in any category. This was a surprising omission, considering the acclaim Grande’s supporting role received.

She was also nominated for a Golden Globe award for best actress in a comedy or musical earlier this month, but ultimately lost to Byrne, who won for her performance in ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’.

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2026-01-24 21:04