Goldie Hawn Makes Rare Red Carpet Appearance With Her Granddaughter Rio, 12, Sparking Buzz
Goldie Hawn’s return to the red carpet turned into a viral moment as fans marveled at her uncanny resemblance to 12-year-old granddaughter Rio Hudson.
Goldie Hawn made a rare public appearance with her 12-year-old granddaughter, Rio Hudson, at the premiere of “Happy Gilmore 2” in New York City. The event, held on July 21 at Jazz at Lincoln Center, drew attention not just for the film, but for the striking resemblance between the actress and her granddaughter.
Goldie, 79, attended with her son Oliver Hudson, his wife Erinn, and their children: Wilder, Bodhi, and Rio. In photos from the red carpet, the veteran actress wore a colorful, printed dress, accessorized with a blue necklace and earrings.
Rio stood by her side in a cream-colored dress with metallic gold and pink floral patterns. The two posed closely, smiling with their arms around each other. Their matching long, blond hair sparked buzz online, with fans pointing out their similarities.
“She has Goldie’s smile,” one commenter noted. Another wrote, “She looks exactly like her grandma! She’s a pretty young lady.” Several viewers drew comparisons between Rio and her famous aunt, Kate Hudson. “Her granddaughter looks like Kate,” one person wrote. Another added, “That little girl looks just like Kate.”
The resemblance drew broader observations. One fan commented, “She’s a mix between Goldie and Kate,” while another said, “Wow, his daughter looks like his sister Kate Hudson. Wild.”
Others remarked on the generational similarities. “The granddaughter is a spitting image of her grandmother and aunt,” one fan wrote. Another added, “Twins, alert! It’s crazy how Goldie Hawn and her daughter Kate Hudson hardly look alike, but her and Kate’s daughter—aka her granddaughter—are basically twins. Genetics is crazy [sic].”
“Awe! She is beautiful like her aunt and her grandma,” someone gushed, summing up the sentiment shared by many. The appearance marked a rare public moment for Goldie and her family, quickly becoming a topic of discussion across social media.
Rio Hudson has grown up in the spotlight, with fans watching her transformation over the years. From appearing alongside her dad as a toddler at red carpet events to now making headlines on her own, she’s no stranger to the cameras.
Let’s take a look back at her journey—from red carpet debut to rising young presence:
2015
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In this heartwarming moment from 2015, Oliver Hudson cradles his young daughter Rio at the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic. With a gentle smile and proud eyes, the actor poses on the red carpet, capturing a sweet father-daughter bond that charmed fans early on.
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In this heartwarming moment from 2015, Oliver Hudson cradles his young daughter Rio at the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic. With a gentle smile and proud eyes, the actor poses on the red carpet, capturing a sweet father-daughter bond that charmed fans early on.
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At just two years old, Rio Hudson made an early red carpet appearance in her father’s arms. Oliver Hudson beamed at his daughter during the 2015 Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic, sharing a tender moment that highlighted their close-knit connection.
2016
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In 2016, Goldie Hawn was all smiles as she carried a giggling Rio at the annual Goldie’s Love In For Kids event. The Beverly Hills gathering marked a special appearance for the grandmother-granddaughter duo, radiating joy and family pride on the red carpet.
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The entire Hawn-Hudson-Russell clan gathered for a rare family moment at Goldie’s Love In For Kids event in 2016. Spanning three generations, the group—including Goldie, Kurt, Kate, Oliver, and their children—posed together in Beverly Hills, celebrating both family and philanthropy with little Rio nestled among her siblings and cousins.
2018
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“At The Christmas Chronicles” premiere in 2018, Rio Hudson sat between her parents, Erinn Bartlett and Oliver Hudson, sharing smiles inside the theater. Clutching a box of popcorn, Rio looked right at home, enjoying a festive night out with her family.
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On the red carpet at “The Christmas Chronicles” premiere, Oliver Hudson and daughter Rio shared a joyful moment, smiling brightly for cameras. Their close bond was on full display as they posed side by side at the Fox Bruin Theater in Los Angeles.
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Oliver Hudson and his daughter Rio lit up the red carpet at the 2018 premiere of “The Christmas Chronicles.” With big smiles and a playful energy, the father-daughter duo made a charming appearance at the Fox Bruin Theater in Los Angeles.
2022
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Rio Hudson and Eastyn Hyatt stepped out for a fun-filled day at the Play-Doh Squished premiere in 2022. The duo posed together at Westfield Century City Mall, bringing young energy to the colorful Los Angeles event.
2023
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Oliver Hudson and daughter Rio showed their team spirit courtside at the Lakers vs. Raptors game on March 10, 2023. Rio proudly wore a Lakers jersey as the duo enjoyed the action at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
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Sporting a Lakers jersey, Rio Hudson joined her dad Oliver Hudson for a night of basketball at Crypto.com Arena on March 10, 2023. The pair took in the Lakers vs. Raptors game, sharing laughs and team pride from their courtside seats.
2024
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Dressed in matching black outfits, Oliver Hudson and daughter Rio shared a warm hug and smiles on the red carpet at the 20th anniversary celebration of the Goldie Hawn Foundation and MindUP Gala. The father-daughter duo made a stylish appearance at the Beverly Hills event on September 27, 2024.
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The Hudson family stepped out in full for the 20th anniversary of the Goldie Hawn Foundation and MindUP Gala. Goldie Hawn was joined by son Oliver, daughter-in-law Erinn, and grandchildren Rio and Wilder, all posing together at the Beverly Hills event on September 27, 2024, in a show of family unity and support.
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Fergie joined Goldie Hawn and the Hudson family—Erinn, Oliver, Rio, and Wilder—for a standout group moment at the 20th anniversary MindUP Gala. Held at Ron Burkle’s Greenacres estate in Beverly Hills on September 27, 2024,
2025
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Kate Hudson and her niece Rio enjoyed a night out at Crypto.com Arena on March 19, 2025, where they attended the Lakers vs. Nuggets game. The pair were spotted courtside, sharing smiles and cheering on the action in a rare public outing together.
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The Hudson family reunited on the red carpet for the Happy Gilmore 2 premiere in New York City on July 21, 2025. Erinn Hudson, Oliver Hudson, their children Wilder, Bodhi, and Rio, joined Goldie Hawn for a multigenerational appearance at the Netflix event held at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
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Goldie Hawn walked the red carpet alongside her son Oliver Hudson, daughter-in-law Erinn, and grandchildren Wilder, Bodhi, and Rio at the New York premiere of Happy Gilmore 2. The family turned out in full for the Netflix event at Jazz at Lincoln Center on July 21, 2025, marking a special night of celebration and support.
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Siblings Rio Laura Hudson and Wilder Brooks Hudson shared a cheerful moment on the red carpet at the Happy Gilmore 2 premiere. Smiling for photos, the pair brought youthful energy to the star-studded event at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City on July 21, 2025.
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Erinn Bartlett, Oliver Hudson, and their children Wilder and Rio joined Goldie Hawn on the red carpet at the Happy Gilmore 2 premiere. The family posed together at Jazz at Lincoln Center, marking a stylish and spirited appearance at the New York City event.
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Goldie Hawn was joined by her son Oliver Hudson, daughter-in-law Erinn Bartlett, and grandchildren Wilder and Rio at the Happy Gilmore 2 premiere. The family posed for photos at Jazz at Lincoln Center, bringing star power and family charm to the New York City red carpet.
