Overview
- Hawn joined Hudson onstage for a fan Q&A at AMC The Grove in Los Angeles on Jan. 13 following a special screening of Song Sung Blue.
- Hawn reflected on changing movie stardom, calling it "diluted" as audiences watch on smaller screens rather than event-sized theatrical releases.
- She recalled watching the film with Kurt Russell, saying they held each other and cried and that he briefly stepped out to compose himself.
- Hudson remains in the awards mix with Golden Globe and Actor Award nominations as Oscar nominations are due next week and she continues the screening circuit.
- The film casts Hudson as Claire Sardina opposite Hugh Jackman as Mike, portraying Milwaukee Neil Diamond tribute duo Lightning & Thunder, and it opened Dec. 25, 2025.