Kate Hudson Comes To Mom Goldie Hawn’s Defense After Being Labeled A ‘Difficult’ Actress

“Harold & Kumar” star appeared on Tuesday’s episode of Kelly Ripa’s “Let’s Talk Off Camera” podcast, where he explained he didn’t speak much about his sexuality until the release of his 2021 memoir “You Can’t Be Serious” — partially because of an early, awkward misunderstanding with his manager. “You know, I shared my story with my brother and my parents first.

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Lea Michele rocks a chic brown dress while arriving for Variety’s 2023 Power of Women held at The Grill on Tuesday (April 4) in New York City.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Pearls of wisdom and displays of affection were shared widely on Tuesday afternoon when honorees Judy Blume, Natasha Lyonne, Rosie Perez, Kelly Ripa and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez took the stage at Variety‘s Power of Women New York luncheon, presented by Lifetime, at midtown restaurant The Grill. While all five women touched on the key lessons they’ve learned in life and the importance of those who teach them during the luncheon, hosted by “Saturday Night Live’s” Ego Nwodim, it was iconic YA author Blume who made much of her speech a tribute to public educators and librarians who are trying to protect students’ rights amid increased government scrutiny and censorship in public education.

Tatiana Siegel When it comes to activism, Rosie Perez isn’t one to merely lob a tweet. She was arrested for disorderly conduct in 2000 while protesting the U.S. Navy’s deadly air bomb training off the coast of Puerto Rico. And the Oscar- and Emmy-nominated actress, whose mother died of AIDS, served on President Obama’s Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS, beginning in 2010. On Tuesday, she put the spotlight on first responders at Variety‘s Power of Women luncheon, presented by Lifetime, in New York City. The “White Men Can’t Jump” actor highlighted the Heart 9/11 charity organization, which was founded in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terror attack that crippled Perez’s hometown, New York City.

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Kate Hudson is opening up about rising to fame in the early 2000s and how the media affected her life in a negative way.

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Kate Hudson defended her mother, Goldie Hawn, as "determined" after saying that some people in the industry have labeled her as "difficult" or "complicated" because of how hard she works to get things right. "She decided to tell people that told her to stay in her lane to go f--- themselves and basically started producing her own movies, which wasn’t happening at the time," the "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" actress, 43, told Kelly Ripa Tuesday on her "Let’s Talk Off Camera" podcast, after Ripa noted that Hawn grew up in Hollywood in a "totally different time" when actresses were just expected to act.

Kelly Ripa didn’t have it easy in those early days of Live!

An early career pay gap. Kelly Ripa claimed that her husband, Mark Consuelos, made more money when they worked together on All My Children — despite the fact that he joined the soap opera years after she did.

Oliver Hudson is well-known for leaving his fans split with his comedy on social media, and such was the case with his latest social media upload.The actor posted a picture of himself sporting a lock of hair that had flopped over one side of his face while reclining on his couch, wearing nothing but a pair of sunglasses.Goldie Hawn's son added an almost philosophical bent to his caption, writing: "I'm not sure who I am anymore…," although his fans offered their own take. Oliver's new hairstyle had fans split on who he resembled mostSeveral wrote something along the lines of: "With that hair, Corey Feldman?" while another said: "Lookin' a little retro there but I feel like you identify more as a rock n roll cowboy type."A few also noticed in the reflection of his shades that he was surrounded by more people, quipping: "Ask one of the 3 people in the reflection on the glasses." His sister Kate was left speechless enough to simply share a few laughter emojis.MORE: Goldie Hawn's son Oliver Hudson praised as he shares hospital selfieMORE: Kate and Oliver Hudson's comments on their biological father Bill HudsonIt's been a busy week for the Nashville star, though, as he got to celebrate his son Bodhi's 13th birthday on Monday and usher him into teenagedom.Bodhi is Oliver and wife Erinn Hudson's middle child.

Goldie Hawn has given fans a rare glimpse into her bedroom with Kurt Russell after sharing a video in which she attempts to give her pet pup a kiss.In the video, her puppy sits on its haunches on the couple's four-poster bed on top of a crisp white comforter. The bed's posts were draped in white chiffon curtains, while the bedroom's walls were covered in a dreamy blue and white wallpaper that gave the appearance of a cloudy blue sky, and furniture included a chic rustic white dresser. Goldie and Kurt have an impressive property portfolio, with homes in Manhattan, Vancouver, and Los Angeles, where this appears to have been taken.

Keeping the spark alive! Kelly Ripa opened up about how she and husband, Mark Consuelos, managed to stay close while they were apart for work for an extended period of time.

Jennifer Aniston has been doing the live television rounds in anticipation of her upcoming film Murder Mystery 2, and she's not alone.The actress made an appearance on Wednesday's episode of Live with Kelly and Ryan to discuss the upcoming release, when the viewers at home received a surprise cameo.After speaking with the hosts for a bit, upon returning from commercial, hosts Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest couldn't stop chuckling as they pointed out who was trying to hide himself in the audience in support of Jennifer.A post shared by Good Morning America (@goodmorningamerica)Jennifer was on Good Morning America earlier in the dayThe Friends star asked them: "Did you see Adam Sandler just sitting in the audience?" to which an incredulous Kelly replied: "We just noticed this!"Buried in his sunglasses and large North Face puffer jacket, Jennifer's Murder Mystery co-star tried to be as inconspicuous as possible, although it was hard not to acknowledge the hosts and his friend when called upon.RELATED: This Morning's Phillip Schofield forced to apologise on behalf of Jennifer Aniston after interview goes wrongMORE: Jennifer Aniston's $21million Bel Air mansion doubled up as her wedding venue – insideHe had his mic at the ready, though, surrounded by the reps at ABC as he quipped to the hosts: "I just wanted to say that I'm enjoying the show."Jennifer motioned to him and said: "Isn't that a supportive husband?" referencing their characters from the upcoming Netflix flick, with even Kelly deeming him a supportive friend.

It's an exciting time for Kelly Ripa as not only has husband Mark Consuelos joined her on Live, but she has also launched her own podcast, Let's Talk Off-Camera with Kelly Ripa.The first episode of her latest venture dropped on Wednesday, and the popular host ended up chatting with her beloved as they opened up the lid on their nearly 30-year relationship. The synopsis for the episode reads: "Mark and I take an intimate look into our marriage since we are ripe for a 'Gray Divorce'."And, I learn a valuable lesson when our very own marriage counselor joins the conversation."WATCH: Mark Consuelos makes his debut as Live! hostAt the time of her announcement, Kelly said: "After 23 years of interviewing celebrities, authors, musicians and experts on live TV, the big takeaway is that the most compelling and unfiltered conversations happen off camera," Kelly said in a statement.Eager to have yet another platform through which she can take her journalistic and hosting expertise to another level, she explained: "I have dreamed of a platform where I can have these honest talks without all the fuss and filter of a camera."READ: Kelly Ripa's daughter Lola's honest confession about relationship with famous parents might surprise youThe host added: "Now SiriusXM has made my dream a reality with a podcast featuring friends, both old and new, discussing a variety of topics we all face in life, while getting deep with some experts' views and advice along the way.

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos are reflecting on some of the issues in their marriage.

her husband Mark Consuelos had an "ugly" jealous streak earlier in their marriage, to the point where Mark went to therapy because it was "getting in the way".The pair, who married in 1996, have three children and met when they both worked in the soap opera All My Children. They will reunite on screen again this summer when Mark becomes the full-time host along with Kelly on Live!WATCH: Ryan Seacrest confirms exit from Live! With Kelly and RyanBut speaking on the premiere episode of Kelly's new SiriusXM podcast Let's Talk Off Camera, the two recalled the earlier years of their marriage, where Kelly, 52, shared that Mark "used to be insanely jealous and that was a hard pill to swallow"."It's very hard being married to somebody who is jealous.

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos are getting candid. In an exclusive clip from Wednesday's premiere episode of her new SiriusXM podcast , the couple recalls the start of their relationship when Consuelos was «insanely jealous.»«My biggest complaint about you over the course of our marriage, and this is not recent because it definitely changed… but you used to be insanely jealous and that was a hard pill to swallow,» Ripa says. "… It's very hard being married to somebody who is jealous.«Ripa explains that her husband, whom she wed in 1996, used to have „a perception of a scenario.“»It was our first week of marriage, because we didn't take our honeymoon until later. You were working and I went to visit you in Boston," Ripa recalls.