Oliver Hudson Quips ‘Smaller Is Better’ on Fishing Adventure
I’m Maya Rivers, drifting between poetic tides and celebrity shores. A playful ripple on a glassy lake, Oliver Hudson lifted his day’s catch and launched a witty throwaway line that soared across Instagram Stories on July 30. The Nashville-bred alum, son of actress Goldie Hawn and musician Bill Hudson, photographed his fish before captioning the snap, “Sometimes smaller is better… That is what my wife says.” His punch line landed with a wink at life’s tiniest surprises. (Source: E! News)
Just days earlier, Oliver and wife Erinn Bartlett, his partner since their 2006 wedding, joined their trio of children, Wilder, 17; Bodhi, 14; and Rio, 12, at the New York City premiere of Happy Gilmore 2. Goldie perched on the red carpet like the proud matriarch she is, raving to Access Hollywood, “I do not think we have a choice frankly. All I want her to be is happy.” Her sentiment flowed as easily as champagne over little Rio’s budding acting aspirations.
When asked about her granddaughter’s bright spirit, Rio beamed that she “loves being around people” and feels a “strong connection” with Grandma. That warm bond echoes through Goldie’s grandmotherhood of eight: eldest Ryder, 21; Bingham, 13; Rani, 6; plus Wyatt Russell’s sons Buddy, 4, and Boone, 17 months. On Hoda Kotb’s Making Space podcast this year, the Oscar-winning star reflected, “It is an unbelievable weave that starts to happen when your children start to have children … No one will love you like your children do.” She admitted with a chuckle, “I do love being a grandmother, but I am not the boss. I am just the one who can deliver happiness.” (Sources: Access Hollywood, Making Space podcast)
Online fans quickly replayed Oliver’s reel, flooding replies with laughing emojis and praising their playful marriage of 18 years. Erinn, a former model and actress herself, rarely chimes in online, but her supportive spirit backstage at premieres echoes the lighthearted jest that keeps their bond vibrant.
Beyond Instagram teasing and red carpet flair, the Hudson-Hawn clan’s scrapbook brims with holiday magic and ranch days. In November 2018, Goldie and partner Kurt Russell donned Santa and Mrs. Claus for The Christmas Chronicles premiere, alongside Oliver, Erinn, Wyatt Russell and future daughter-in-law Meredith Hagner. Fast-forward to 2024, when Goldie and granddaughters Rani and Rio hit the ranch in prairie hats, their smiles echoing pure joy.
Even gala nights sparkle under the matriarch’s watch. Kate Hudson’s eldest, Ryder, joined grown-ups at Goldie’s Love In For Kids benefit in 2017, and this June, Queen Grandma posed with Rio at the Goldie Hawn Foundation Gala. Each snapshot glows with the same star quality that launched Goldie’s career decades ago.
As Hollywood eyes shift toward upcoming fall premieres and award season, keep an eye on Rio’s next potential spotlight and Oliver’s next reel of gags from the open water. This family’s next act promises as much warmth as their signature punch lines.
The lines are cast, the stage is set, and the ripple of a single fish ensures the story won’t sink without a trace.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News, Access Hollywood, Making Space podcast
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