Kate Hudson she has always known how to hold her own in a room full of men. As the only girl in the Hawn-Russell family, growing up alongside brothers Oliver Hudson, Wyatt Russell and Boston Russell, she learned early how to navigate male-dominated spaces. Add to that an iconic mother in Goldie Hawn who raised her to be outspoken and unapologetic, and it’s no wonder she was the perfect choice to play a powerful woman running a men’s basketball franchise. Speaking to FilmInk about “Running Point” Season 2, Hudson was thoughtful, honest and clearly excited by the material.
What does Kate Hudson think? women in power ?
Hudson has thought a lot about how women operate in high-stakes male-dominated environments, and she doesn’t shy away from speaking her mind. “I don’t like to generalize because you always find yourself biting your tongue, but I think women are amazing at strategy. Honestly, I think we really see the long term. We have a great ability to see the big picture,” she said.As for the pressure women face to be at the top, it was equally fair. “I think being able to be at the top as a woman requires a little bit of ambition, drive and focus. I would say you just have to redouble your effort. That’s what I think people don’t realize, which is systemic sexism. Sometimes women do it to women too. Our jobs are much more at stake.”Hudson added: “Women have one or two chances to be at the top, and you can’t make a mistake. And for a woman leading a sports franchise? The stakes are certainly high. They’re very, very high.”
What Happens in ‘Running Point’ Season 2?
Season 2 picks up with Hudson’s Isla Gordon no longer the surprise choice to lead the Los Angeles Waves. With the franchise rebounding after last season’s scandal, Isla is determined to prove that she’s not just keeping the seat warm with brother Cam, played by Justin Theroux. What he doesn’t know is that Cam is quietly maneuvering to regain his position, turning every misstep into ammunition.As he tries to balance the pressure of running the franchise with his personal life, every decision he makes on and off the court carries weight. In order to survive the family’s power plays and board scrutiny, he’ll have to completely dismantle last season’s game plan.
Kate Hudson sibling rivalry and competition
When asked if he has experienced such a rivalry in his life, Hudson was clear. “I’ve never been competitive. To me, the arts are an impossible place to be competitive, and you have to be so focused on what you’re trying to do,” Hudson, 47, said. “The worst thing you can do in Hollywood is be competitive. And yet, the best thing you can do in sports is to be competitive. It’s pretty linear.“
Why is “Running Point” the most popular thing Kate Hudson has ever done?
Best known for films like ‘Almost Famous’, ‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’ and ‘Song Sung Blue’, Hudson says nothing has matched the reach of ‘Running Point’. “I think it’s the most popular thing I’ve ever done. I walk down the street and people really know the show, and I’ve never had that before. The show is in their home. To be in your own home and be with your family in the comfort of your own walls and be able to enjoy and watch a show that everyone can participate in and laugh at? It’s an amazing feeling.“
What Kate Hudson has to say about working out Mindy Kaling ?
As the show’s executive producer, Hudson speaks of co-creator Mindy Kaling with genuine admiration. “Mindy’s been doing this for a while and she’s earned every stripe. She’s so good, so smart and so accessible. She’s also incredibly generous,” he said.Hudson added, “Mindy is literally in 1,000 different places, and she’s still able to do everything. And also be a great mom. I think she’s a very special person. I’m so lucky to be able to work with her.”‘Running Point’ Season 2 is now live on Netflix.
