“Oh well, my chances are gone”: Kate Hudson Almost Starred in a $179 Million Film That Made Nicole Kidman a Hollywood Icon
Many aspiring actors and actresses go through countless auditions before landing their big break, but they don’t necessarily succeed in every single one. Even an A-lister like Kate Hudson has faced her fair share of rejection. The talented actress recently opened up about one particular audition that she lost out on: the role of Satine in Baz Luhrmann’s Moulin Rouge.
Satine is the shining star of the Moulin Rouge nightclub in the 2001 musical film. She’s famous for her beauty and amazing performances on stage. But deep down, she dreams of becoming an actress and of finding real love.
The Hollywood Hit that Became Kate Hudson’s Lost Opportunity
Kate Hudson recently revealed in an interview with Sunday Morning that she auditioned for the lead role in Baz Luhrmann’s iconic musical film, Moulin Rouge. The role eventually went to Nicole Kidman, but Hudson stated that she had a lot of fun auditioning for the part. The 45-year-old went on to say:
“At the time, it was written for a young girl. I was 19 at the time, and Nicole Kidman ended up doing it. She wanted to do it! And I was like, ‘Oh well, my chances are gone!'”
Kidman’s portrayal of Satine was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. The film itself received eight nominations, including Best Picture, and won two – Best Production Design and Best Costume Design.
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The LA native’s story is a good reminder that even really successful actors and actresses don’t always land the roles they audition for. She has likely auditioned for dozens, if not hundreds of roles over the course of her career. But, as she said, that’s just how things go in the business.
Kate Hudson’s Musical Passion Endures Despite Role Loss
While Kate Hudson is famous for her acting, she has always had a passion for music. The actress said in the same interview that music is “in her blood.” Lately, she’s been focusing on her singing and just dropped a new album titled Glorious.
The Almost Famous star talked about her long-standing love for music and how she’s now feeling prepared to pursue it professionally. Even though the mom of three didn’t get the role in Moulin Rouge, her love for music and performing never wavered.
She owes her musical roots to her dad, Bill Hudson, who was part of The Hudson Brothers, a big band in the ’70s. “Those Hudson Brothers are crazy-talented musicians and wonderful songwriters,” the Hollywood star asserted. “My dad’s a great songwriter.” Despite setbacks, she has kept chasing musical opportunities, auditioning for lots of musicals along the way.
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Watch Moulin Rouge on Disney+.
