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Kate Hudson

Is Kate Hudson A-List?

NoB

NoKate Hudson is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.

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Reached A-list in 2003

How to Lose a Guy success

Lost A-list status in 2013

Dropped to B tier — Fabletics athleisure brand launch

Ranking Timeline

1998D$0.5M

Film debut in Desert Blue

Hudson makes her feature film debut in the independent drama Desert Blue. As the daughter of Goldie Hawn, she has industry connections but is still unproven.

2000B▲▲$5M+$4.5M

Almost Famous breakthrough role

Her performance as Penny Lane in Cameron Crowe's Almost Famous earns her a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination, launching her to stardom.

2003A$15M+$10M

How to Lose a Guy success

Stars in the box office hit How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, grossing over $177 million worldwide and establishing her as a leading romantic comedy actress.

2009A$30M+$15M

Bride Wars box office win

Continues her rom-com dominance with Bride Wars, which grosses $115 million globally, cementing her A-list status in the genre.

2013B$50M+$20M

Fabletics athleisure brand launch

Co-founds Fabletics, a successful subscription-based activewear company, diversifying her income streams beyond acting as film roles become less prominent.

2019B$70M+$20M

Music career debut album

Releases debut album Glorious, pivoting to music and signing with Virgin Records. The venture receives mixed reviews but demonstrates her continued relevance.

2026B$80M+$10M

Fabletics success sustains career

Hudson maintains B-list status primarily through her successful Fabletics business venture rather than film work. She remains a respected figure in Hollywood with a solid entrepreneurial portfolio.

Last updated: February 25, 2026