Why Kate Hudson Wanted to Try “Something Different” After Starring in Romantic Comedies

Why Kate Hudson Wanted to Try “Something Different” After Starring in Romantic Comedies

“It was clear that that’s where the industry liked to hire me,” the actress said at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival of the rom-com genre.Kate Hudson at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 13, 2026 GettyThe GistKate Hudson was celebrated with an award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 13.None other than longtime friend Gwyneth Paltrow presented her with the Arlington Artist of the Yea…

Santa Barbara International Film Festival: Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Hudson at the Arlington Artist of the Year Award

Marty Supreme star Gwyneth Paltrow and Song Sung Blue star Kate Hudson posed the on the red carpet at the Santa Barbara Film Festival Arlington Artist of

Kate Hudson’s Louis Vuitton Dress Is Held up by Just 2 Strings at SBIFF

Photo Credit: JB Lacroix/WireImage via Getty Images When it comes to taking an unexpected red carpet risk, Kate Hudson always goes above and beyond to prove that these can actually pay off in a big way. This is exactly what she did at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The “Song Sung Blue” actress chose to step out in a striking Louis Vuitton gown that looked incomparable on her. The unique gravity-defying dress was clearly held toge…

Kate Hudson Returns To Boho Glam In Louis Vuitton At Santa Barbara

Kate Hudson was honoured at the 2026 Santa Barbara International Film Festival, where she received the Arlington Artist of the Year Award on Friday. Kevin Winter/Getty Images This Louis Vuitton pink sheer mousseline slip dress, fully embroidered with delicate floral microbead detailing, feels like a return to form. Yes, she has done this luxe boho look many times before, but that is precisely why it works. When she leans into this side of her st…