Wilder Hudson Takes College Break for Acting Career

Wilder Hudson, the 19-year-old son of actor Oliver Hudson, has decided to pause his college education to pursue a career in acting. This decision follows a period of depression and stress experienced by Wilder after a complicated wisdom teeth removal procedure at home.

Oliver Hudson shared on a podcast that his son felt disconnected from college life after dental complications, describing the situation as a 'false start' at the University of Colorado: Boulder. The stress, Oliver noted, was significant enough for him to prefer his son smoke cigarettes over experiencing such anxiety.

Inspired by his recent acting role alongside his father and Alicia Silverstone in Netflix's 'A Merry Little Ex-Mas,' Wilder aims to explore his passion. Oliver Hudson is supporting his eldest son's choice, with the understanding that Wilder will defer his second semester and return for sophomore year later.

Wilder plans to work, attend acting auditions, and enroll in a screenwriting class at a local community college. Oliver stressed the importance of skill, acknowledging that while nepotism can open doors, talent is essential for a lasting career in Hollywood.