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The hashtag #momfail isn’t one typically associated with Kate Hudson. However, she recently surprised her followers by sharing a photo of a pizza she burned to a crisp on Instagram, humorously comparing its appearance to a chocolate dessert.
“I don’t usually post food,” she wrote, inspired by friends who share their homemade dishes. “But here it is. Step one: take the pizza out of the box. Set the oven to 375, pour a glass of wine, and don’t set a timer. Recommended cooking time: 12–14 minutes. I say wait an hour for that deep brown color, or until your kids ask when it’ll be ready…and drink more wine. #momfail.”
For those unfamiliar with Hudson, this humorous post might seem out of place, given her A-list lifestyle. Yet, she’s a mother balancing work and family, raising her sons Ryder, 13, and Bingham, 6, while managing a Hollywood career with roles in films like Almost Famous, You, Me and Dupree, and How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days.
This month, Hudson takes on a demanding role in Marshall, portraying a wealthy socialite involved in a high-profile 1941 legal case. While her films define her fame, Hudson also has a passion for wellness, launching the athletic wear brand Fabletics in 2013, which has grown into a $250 million business.
Hudson’s lifestyle aligns with her brand, as she embraces wellness but maintains a realistic approach. “Achieving physical perfection is unrealistic,” she says. “To feel good, you need to understand what keeps you healthy and happy.”
She wrote her bestseller Pretty Happy: The Healthy Way to Love Your Body, discussing wellness and balance, and her recent book, Pretty Fun, celebrates the joy of entertaining. “I don’t believe in diets,” she says, advocating for healthy eating and staying active without turning meals into restrictive events.
Hudson encourages a healthy lifestyle for her sons, supporting friend Jamie Oliver’s campaign to tax sugary drinks. “Sugar acts like a drug, and there’s too much in our food. I try to keep my kids aware of this,” she explains.
Exercise is a family affair for Hudson, who loves the outdoors and often includes her sons in her workouts. “Running after my kids is part of my routine!” she laughs. “I hope they always enjoy being active. My parents instilled that in me, and it’s something that benefits you for life.”
Growing up with Hollywood icons Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, Hudson recalls her parents’ active lifestyle and the positive, supportive environment they fostered. Despite challenges like a divorce and a breakup, Hudson cherishes her close relationship with her mother, calling her “my greatest confidante.”
Like any mother, Hudson has good and bad days and admits to moments of exhaustion. Balancing motherhood with a career isn’t easy, she says, but her main priority remains her children. “I listen to them and keep in sync with them. My parents worked, but we always felt we were the priority. That’s how I want my boys to feel.”
