Actor Kate Hudson had to undergo a massive transformation for her role in the film โSong Sung Blueโ.
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The actress revealed that she had to gain 15 pounds and pause her skincare routine in preparation for the musical.
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In an interview, Hudson, 46, said, “This film was fun. I didn’t have to watch what I ate. I put on 15 pounds, just to be nice and soft. It was over the holiday season, so it was perfect. I wasn’t working out much.”
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She added, “I just let myself be and enjoyed life. Although I also enjoy life when I’m disciplined and working out, I’m not going to lie.”
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Hudson stars alongside Hugh Jackman, 57, portraying Claire Sardina in the Milwaukee-based Neil Diamond tribute act โLightning & Thunderโ.
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The film follows Claire and Mikeโs real-life romance and musical journey, based on the 2008 documentary of the same name.
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Speaking about their on-set chemistry, Hudson praised Jackman, saying, “His superpower is to connect, whether it’s on stage, whether it’s on set, whether it’s with anyone and everyone.”
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Jackman reciprocated, noting that working with Hudson made him “a better actor” and praising her balance of preparation and instinctiveness in her craft.
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Hudson also shared insights about their first recording session before filming, revealing, “We recorded before we started any filming. We sat down on a sofa… with two microphones, and we had that moment of like, ‘How’s this going to work?’ We didn’t really know each other.” Jackman added, “You seemed very at home. I’m a bit nervous in the recording studio, more nervous there than on stage, but you were very at home, I thought.”
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โSong Sung Blueโ premiered on Christmas Day.