Star Dad ‘Abandons’ Little Girl and Claims She’s ‘Dead’ to Him – The Shocking Truth Revealed

This American musician and actor is the father of a famous actress and her brother. They share the same mom, Goldie Hawn, who was his ex-wife.

The musician first met Goldie Hawn in 1975, when they were both at the height of their careers. They crossed paths on a first-class flight from New York to Los Angeles, and it was love at first sight.

At that time, he was well-known in the music industry as part of The Hudson Brothers. He and his brothers performed with popular bands like The Beach Boys, The Osmonds, and The Monkees. Besides music, he also acted in several films and TV shows, including the movie “Hysterical.”

He remembered that when he and Goldie Hawn first met, there was an immediate spark. He described their connection as instant, saying, “The attraction was instant. I invited her out to dinner that night, and that was it.”

He also talked about their physical relationship, saying it was “mind-blowing.” Even when other parts of their relationship were tough, he said the physical aspect was always amazing. Despite their challenges, there were times when things seemed to get better for them.

In 1976, the couple got married while Goldie was expecting their first child, a son. After their son was born at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, he was diagnosed with meconium aspiration. This is a serious condition that happens when a newborn breathes in amniotic fluid mixed with meconium.

Their son needed to be kept in isolation for three days after birth, which was a very tough time for them. The singer later said, “Goldie and I were beside ourselves” as they went through this stressful period.

He added, “Goldie was really sick, and I was constantly going from her bedside to the neonatal intensive care unit.” He went on to explain, “The doctors didn’t think our son would make it. But he pulled through, and from that moment on, he was our precious miracle.”

The couple had their second child, a daughter, in 1979, three years after their son was born. Goldie’s husband cherished both children deeply, and for a while, their family of four lived in a bubble of “deep love.”

Sadly, their marriage ended in 1981 when he found out about Goldie’s extramarital affairs. He had hoped for a traditional marriage, but this didn’t fit with Goldie’s interests and lifestyle.

He once said, “Goldie was having affairs and told me almost right after our wedding that she wanted an open marriage. She said she couldn’t imagine being faithful to just one man for life.” He added, “I wanted a traditional marriage, but Goldie couldn’t settle down. Eventually, I had to move out.”

**Goldie’s New Relationship with Kurt**

After her split from the musician, Goldie started dating actor Kurt Russell in 1983. They had first met back in 1968 while working on the film “The Only One, Genuine, Original Family Band.”

At the time, Kurt had recently divorced his first wife, Season Hubley, who he had a son with in 1980. They divorced in 1983, the same year Kurt and Goldie reconnected.

When they reunited on the set of “Swing Shift,” their connection was instant and deepened quickly. Three years later, Goldie and Kurt welcomed their son, Wyatt Russell.

Goldie’s daughter, reflecting on the process of blending their families, shared her feelings as a child: “For me, it felt like such a big moment because it was like, ‘My mom is madly in love with this guy.’”

Kurt’s stepdaughter also looked back on the experience: “At the time, I wondered, ‘Is this going to be my dad?’ And meeting his son, Boston, made me think, ‘Does this mean he’s my brother?’ It was a lot to take in as a young kid.”

After Goldie split from her ex-husband, he entered a long-term relationship with “Love Story” star Ali McGraw before marrying his second wife, Cindy Williams. The couple had two children together, Emily and Zachary, but they divorced in 2000.

Following their parents’ divorce, Goldie’s children with her ex-husband felt abandoned by their father. They said that their musician father had started to “check out” from their family over time.

**Abandoned by Their Dad**

Goldie’s son recalls feeling his father’s absence as early as when he was six years old. In response to comments on a Father’s Day post dedicated to his stepfather, Kurt Russell, he shared, “It doesn’t really matter which one of these men is my father. My pa stepped in when I was six and made me the man I am today.”

**Much like her brother, the well-known actress has only vague memories of their father being around during their early years. In an interview with Howard Stern, she explained how their father gradually drifted away from their lives when they were still very young.**

She shared, “He was around when we were young, but he sort of faded out over time, you know? It was that kind of thing.” She also defended her mother, saying, “My mom never spoke badly about him, and I was a tough little girl. I understood that it wasn’t about me and [brother’s name]; we got that.”

**She later shared that she “forgives” her father and understands the “tough” times he must have faced. The “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” actress also praised her stepdad, Kurt, for being an excellent father figure.**

The siblings have frequently spoken about their strong bond with Kurt Russell. In separate tributes, they’ve thanked him for being a dedicated father figure, especially while their biological father focused on building a new family with Cindy.

The “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” star also shared how her difficult relationship with her biological father impacted her choice to pursue music. She admitted that she initially hesitated to release music because she feared not measuring up to a craft her father was famous for.

Goldie’s daughter explained, “At first, I really wanted to do music, but then ‘Almost Famous’ came along.” She added, “Later, I sort of rejected it because, you know, dealing with daddy issues.”

She concluded, “If I failed at that one connection I had to him, it would have been devastating. I wasn’t ready for that.” Eventually, someone came into their lives and made efforts to bring their families together into a blended one.

Cindy’s Efforts to Unite the Absent Father with His Kids

When the musician married Cindy and they had children together, Cindy worked hard to encourage him to spend time with his first two kids. She made many efforts to include them in family activities.

In a 1985 interview with People, Cindy recalled one particular instance. She said, “The last time we went to pick up Goldie’s children, Goldie and Kurt were gone. When we left with [the two siblings], Wyatt, whom we all love, wanted to come with us.”

Cindy’s Efforts to Unite the Absent Father with His Kids

When the musician married Cindy and they had children together, Cindy worked hard to encourage him to spend time with his first two kids. She made many efforts to include them in family activities.

In a 1985 interview with People, Cindy recalled one particular instance. She said, “The last time we went to pick up Goldie’s children, Goldie and Kurt were gone. When we left with [the two siblings], Wyatt, whom we all love, wanted to come with us.”

“But we had to leave him behind with his nanny. Everyone felt terrible,” she added.

Adjusting to her role as a stepmother to the pair was challenging, especially when coordinating visitations. However, Cindy’s love for Goldie’s children was steadfast and genuine. She cared for them as if they were her own, and Goldie herself has acknowledged this commitment.

### A Special Father’s Day Tribute Gone Wrong

On Father’s Day 2015, Bill Hudson had just finished a lovely walk on the beach with his nine-year-old daughter, his youngest child. As he settled down for dinner and opened his laptop, he was hit with a surprising and painful message.

His son, Oliver Hudson, had posted a hurtful tribute on social media. The post included a nostalgic photo of Oliver, his sister Kate, and Bill, all smiling together. The caption, however, read, “Happy abandonment day… @katehudson.”

Bill was furious when he saw the controversial post, which quickly spread across social media. In an interview with the Daily Mail, he openly addressed his son’s hurtful message. He said, “Oliver could have called me directly, but he hasn’t.”

The singer added, “What shocks me is that this was clearly planned. He picked the photo and posted it on Father’s Day, knowing it would hurt the most.”

The actress lovingly called Kurt “Pa” in a heartfelt Father’s Day post, saying, “Pa, just simply… Thank you. Happy Father’s Day. I love you to the moon and back.” This tribute was the final blow for Bill.

Feeling hurt and angry, Bill responded sharply. He said, “If she wants to be Kurt’s daughter, then take his name and stop using mine.” He added, “I now consider myself a father of three. I set you free.”

Bill Hudson put an end to the strained relationship by stating, “I no longer recognize Oliver and Kate as my own.” He claimed that his children might feel this way because they were “poisoned” by their mother, Goldie Hawn. According to Bill, Goldie led Kate and Oliver to believe that he had abandoned them by moving to Portland.

Bill explained that he had indeed gone to Portland, but only for a couple of months to work on an album. He returned to Los Angeles once the project was finished. In a symbolic act, he even removed all reminders of his children with Goldie from his home.

In response to Kate Hudson’s praise of Kurt Russell on Howard Stern’s show, Bill Hudson expressed his anger by stating, “I would ask them to stop using the Hudson name because they are no longer a part of my life.” He described Oliver’s Instagram post as a “malicious, vicious, premeditated attack,” declaring that both Oliver and Kate were “dead to me now.”

Bill went on to say, “I am mourning their loss even though they are still walking this earth.” In a dramatic gesture, he decided to remove all childhood memorabilia of Kate and Oliver from his home.

Bill Hudson took down all the pictures of Kate and Oliver from his walls and even discarded the “knitted baby booties” he had kept for good luck. He clarified that his request for them to change their last names isn’t because he loves them any less, but rather as a reflection of the estrangement and pain he feels.

Bill Hudson added that if Kate and Oliver believe he hasn’t been a father to them, it would be fitting for them to change their last name to that of their “real” father, Kurt. He described Kate as being very much like her mother, saying she has a harshness and has supported her mother’s version of events about him abandoning the family. Bill insisted that the claims of abandonment are untrue, emphasizing that he fought legally and physically made an effort to be present in their lives.

Oliver Hudson confirmed that despite the tension, he and his father had a productive conversation. He said, “He did an interview and talked [expletive], but we talked on the phone and it was really productive.” Oliver added, “We later met up for breakfast, the first time in 12 years, and it was amazing to see him. We had a great three-hour conversation and worked things out.”

Kurt Russell has been a loving and devoted grandfather to both Kate Hudson’s and Oliver Hudson’s children. He has dedicated a lot of time to them, stepping in to fill the gap left by their biological grandfather’s absence.

Despite the ongoing distance in their relationship with Bill Hudson, Kate and Oliver are concentrating on their families and striving to move forward positively.