For years, Bill Hudson’s strained relationship with his children, Kate and Oliver Hudson, has captured public attention. Bill, once a successful musician and actor, enjoyed a high-profile marriage with Goldie Hawn in the 1970s. However, their 1981 divorce initiated decades of tension. Bill claims his ex-wife’s relationship with Kurt Russell, who raised Kate and Oliver, gradually pushed him out of his children’s lives.

The estrangement turned public in 2015 when Oliver posted a biting “Happy Abandonment Day” message on Father’s Day, deepening the rift. Bill responded emotionally, saying he considered them “dead to him.” Kate similarly honored Russell as a father figure, sharing a tribute to him instead of her biological dad, which further strained her relationship with Bill.

Though Bill’s hurt remained, Kate and Oliver spoke about forgiving him, and they occasionally attempted contact. Kate noted that, despite their past, she didn’t hold bitterness toward her father, while Oliver revealed in 2018 that he and Bill had reconnected through texting.

In 2024, Bill confirmed that reconciliation efforts were progressing. Both sides appeared open to healing, and Bill expressed hope for their future, stating that “things are warming up.” While Kate and Oliver continue their successful careers in Hollywood, they’ve started to bridge the years of distance, showing signs of a gradual but hopeful family reunion.