Kate Hudson Preserves Her Childhood Home With a Vibrant New Kitchen Makeover

About 21 years ago, a very pregnant Kate Hudson stepped back into the 1930s Pacific Palisades home she grew up in and was hit with a wave of nostalgia. Her mother, Goldie Hawn, had owned the house during Hudson’s childhood, and it had long been a backdrop for family gatherings, poolside afternoons, and memories with her extended family and Kurt Russell.

The home has been remodeled several times—first by Hawn, later by other owners—before Hudson bought it again as an adult. She once planned a dramatic renovation, but after local fires destroyed many historic houses, she chose instead to preserve the original architecture. Her latest project is a 2025 kitchen renovation, created with Café appliances and playfully nicknamed “Blue Jean Baby.”

Hudson explains that the kitchen didn’t contain specific childhood elements she felt tied to, but she still wanted the new design to respect the home’s history. Future parts of the remodel, she says, will be more emotionally significant.

Drawing from her Southern Italian roots, she envisioned a space that felt bright, crisp, and Mediterranean rather than traditionally Californian. A blue-and-yellow palette—anchored by a striking blue marble—set the tone for a serene yet vibrant environment.

Designed for the bustle of family life, the kitchen opens completely to the outdoors, allowing kids to run in and out while Hudson cooks. With multiple new ovens, she can entertain on a larger scale; hosting her first holiday meal in the space, she happily put all four ovens to use at once.

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