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Song Sung Blue’ Faces Family Backlash as Mike Sardina’s Son Decries Film as ‘All Lies’

The dispute surfaces during the film’s awards-season run.

Overview

  • Michael Sardina Jr., 41, accused the Hugh JackmanKate Hudson biopic of misrepresenting his father and erasing him from the story.
  • He and his sister Angelina said they were engaged as consultants, with texts reported by the Daily Mail indicating a $30,000 payment for their input.
  • Angelina, portrayed by musician King Princess, told outlets the movie fictionalized family tensions and that only the couple’s love rang true.
  • Claire Sardina and her two children have publicly supported the film, attending Milwaukee and New York premieres and sharing a performance with Jackman.
  • Focus Features and representatives for the stars did not comment in the latest reports, as the film totals about $13.6 million worldwide and Kate Hudson secures a Golden Globe nomination.