Hudson & Jackman's Musical Tribute Wins Big

Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman have kicked off awards season by receiving the inaugural Gotham Musical Tribute at the 2025 Gotham Awards held in New York City. The ceremony on December 1 recognized their standout musical performances in the film Song Sung Blue, where they portray a couple who established a Neil Diamond tribute band in the 1980s. The actors shared their mutual admiration and lessons learned from working together on set.

Hudson, 46, lauded Jackman, 56, for his innate ability to connect with everyone, describing his superpower as making others happy and fostering genuine connection. She noted how his energy benefits those around him, akin to a masseuse constantly giving. Conversely, Jackman expressed that working with Hudson taught him about acting for film, specifically how she masterfully blends preparation with instinct, calling her a benchmark for that delicate balance and admitting he became a better actor due to her influence.

Jackman also highlighted Hudson's assertiveness, recalling two crucial moments where she advocated for the film, which ultimately proved vital to key scenes. He learned from her the importance of knowing when to voice disagreement. Hudson, who is generating Oscar buzz for her role, commented that she is simply enjoying the movie's success and will attend any award ceremonies she's invited to.