Actor Kate Hudson had to undergo a massive transformation for her role in the film “Song Sung Blue”.
The actress revealed that she had to gain 15 pounds and pause her skincare routine in preparation for the musical.
In an interview, Hudson, 46, said, "This film was fun. I didn't have to watch what I ate. I put on 15 pounds, just to be nice and soft. It was over the holiday season, so it was perfect. I wasn't working out much."
She added, "I just let myself be and enjoyed life. Although I also enjoy life when I'm disciplined and working out, I'm not going to lie."
Hudson stars alongside Hugh Jackman, 57, portraying Claire Sardina in the Milwaukee-based Neil Diamond tribute act “Lightning & Thunder”.
The film follows Claire and Mike’s real-life romance and musical journey, based on the 2008 documentary of the same name.
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Speaking about their on-set chemistry, Hudson praised Jackman, saying, "His superpower is to connect, whether it's on stage, whether it's on set, whether it's with anyone and everyone."
Jackman reciprocated, noting that working with Hudson made him "a better actor" and praising her balance of preparation and instinctiveness in her craft.
Hudson also shared insights about their first recording session before filming, revealing, "We recorded before we started any filming. We sat down on a sofa... with two microphones, and we had that moment of like, 'How's this going to work?' We didn't really know each other." Jackman added, "You seemed very at home. I'm a bit nervous in the recording studio, more nervous there than on stage, but you were very at home, I thought."
“Song Sung Blue” premiered on Christmas Day.
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