The Intriguing Love Life of Goldie Hawn: From Rocky Marriages to Eternal Romance with Kurt Russell
A Glittering Love Journey: Goldie Hawn & Kurt Russell
Goldie Hawn, one of Hollywood’s everlasting golden girls, and her charming partner, actor Kurt Russell, have shared a journey full of excitement and unexpected events for four decades. From their adventurous first encounter at the Playboy Club to a surprising run-in with law enforcement, their relationship has been anything but ordinary.
“A relationship is a tapestry woven from countless shared moments, both good and bad.”
Goldie Hawn’s Relationship Odyssey Before Kurt Russell
UNITED STATES – NOVEMBER 20: BOTTOMLINE Photo of Bill HUDSON, w/ Goldie Hawn (Photo by Richard E. Aaron/Redferns)
Before her enduring love affair with Kurt Russell began, Goldie had her own share of relationship ups and downs. Post-divorce from her first and then second husband, Bill Hudson—who is also the father of her two oldest children—Goldie found herself exploring the dating world anew. During a segment on BBC’s “The Graham Norton Show,” she even recounted a particularly disastrous date that ended with her vomiting after an attempted kiss from her date.
Candid Conversations about Past Relationships
Switching from casual dating stories to serious relationship talk, Goldie later made an appearance on a podcast hosted by her eldest son, Oliver Hudson, and his wife, Erinn Hudson. During the episode, she felt the time was right to delve into the details of her prior marriages.
“Sometimes, the right time to share old stories is when you’ve found peace with your past.”
First Marriage: Youthful Dreams and Heartbreaks
American actress Goldie Hawn with her husband Gus Trikonis on the set of ‘There’s a Girl in my Soup” at Shepperton Studios in London, circa April 1970. (Photo by Terence Spencer/Popperfoto via Getty Images)
Oliver set the stage by noting that Goldie had been married twice before finding her lifetime companion in Kurt Russell. Goldie’s first marital venture was with Gus Trikonis, whom she met while both were dancers in theatre productions. Surprisingly, both shared the same birth date—November 21. Despite a heartfelt love confession from Trikonis during a gig in Las Vegas, their love story was short-lived. Goldie discovered he was having an affair, and although they proceeded to marry, the relationship ended in divorce after seven years.
Second Marriage: Short-lived Bliss with Bill Hudson
In 1976, Goldie married Bill Hudson, and the couple had two children—Oliver and Kate. Unfortunately, their marriage also met a premature end just four years later, in 1980. The aftermath was far from amicable; family ties were strained, with Hudson being notably absent from his children’s lives.
“The absence of one father figure can sometimes make room for an even more impactful one.”
Lasting Love with Kurt Russell
Gus Trikonis with Goldie Hawn; she is wearing a fur coat; circa 1970; New York. (Photo by Art Zelin/Getty Images)
The family dynamic took a turn for the better when Kurt Russell entered the scene. Oliver and Kate openly acknowledge Russell for stepping up and being the father figure they needed.
“True love isn’t about avoiding obstacles; it’s about facing them together and coming out stronger.”
Today, Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell’s love story continues to inspire and captivate fans. Their four-decade-long relationship serves as a testament to enduring love, proving that sometimes, the third time is indeed the charm.