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Oliver Hudson's Son Moves to College, Stars in Netflix Film
28 Aug
Summary
- Wilder Hudson moved to college in late August, leaving his parents emotional.
- He made his acting debut in the Netflix holiday rom-com 'A Merry Little Ex-Mas'.
- Oliver Hudson expressed immense pride watching his son's performance.
Wilder Hudson, the eldest son of actor Oliver Hudson and grandson of Goldie Hawn, recently experienced a significant life change as he moved into his college dorm in late August. His mother, Erinn Hudson, shared her emotional farewell on Instagram, noting the "lots of tears" during the move but expressing immense pride for her son's new chapter.
This transition comes shortly after Wilder's successful acting debut in the 2025 Netflix holiday rom-com 'A Merry Little Ex-Mas.' He portrayed Gabriel, the on-screen son of his father's character. Oliver Hudson recounted the experience of working with Wilder, admitting he became emotional watching his son deliver a powerful monologue, a moment that filled him with unprecedented pride.
The film production also provided valuable bonding time for Oliver and Wilder, as they spent six weeks filming in Toronto. More recently, the extended family, including Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, as well as Kate Hudson and Wyatt Russell, enjoyed a European trip, visiting cherished destinations like Greece.
