Goldie Hawn’s return to the red carpet turned into a viral moment as fans marveled at her uncanny resemblance to 12-year-old granddaughter Rio Hudson.
Goldie Hawn made a rare public appearance with her 12-year-old granddaughter, Rio Hudson, at the premiere of “Happy Gilmore 2” in New York City. The event, held on July 21 at Jazz at Lincoln Center, drew attention not just for the film, but for the striking resemblance between the actress and her granddaughter.
Goldie Hawn at the “Happy Gilmore 2” New York Premiere held at Jazz at Lincoln Center on July 21, 2025 in New York, New York. | Source: Getty Images
Goldie, 79, attended with her son Oliver Hudson, his wife Erinn, and their children: Wilder, Bodhi, and Rio. In photos from the red carpet, the veteran actress wore a colorful, printed dress and accessorized with a blue necklace and earrings.
Erinn Bartlett, Wilder Hudson, Oliver Hudson, Goldie Hawn, Rio Hudson at the “Happy Gilmore 2” New York Premiere held at Jazz at Lincoln Center on July 21, 2025 in New York, New York. | Source: Getty Images
Rio stood by her side in a cream-colored dress with metallic gold and pink floral patterns. The two posed closely, smiling with their arms around each other. Their matching long, blond hair sparked buzz online, with fans pointing out their similarities.
Erinn Bartlett, Wilder Hudson, Oliver Hudson, Goldie Hawn, Rio Hudson at the “Happy Gilmore 2” New York Premiere held at Jazz at Lincoln Center on July 21, 2025 in New York, New York. | Source: Getty Images
“She has Goldie’s smile,” one commenter noted. Another wrote, “She looks exactly like her grandma! She’s a pretty young lady.” Several viewers drew comparisons between Rio and her famous aunt, Kate Hudson. “Her granddaughter looks like Kate,” one person wrote. Another added, “That little girl looks just like Kate.”
Rio Laura Hudson and Wilder Brooks Hudson attend Netflix’s “Happy Gilmore 2” New York Premiere on July 21, 2025 in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
The resemblance drew broader observations. One fan commented, “She’s a mix between Goldie and Kate,” while another said, “Wow, his daughter looks like his sister Kate Hudson. Wild.”
Others remarked on the generational similarities. “The granddaughter is a spitting image of her grandmother and aunt,” one fan wrote. Another added, “Twins, alert! It’s crazy how Goldie Hawn and her daughter Kate Hudson hardly look alike, but her and Kate’s daughter—aka her granddaughter—are basically twins. Genetics is crazy [sic].”
Erinn Bartlett, Wilder Hudson, Oliver Hudson, Goldie Hawn, Rio Hudson at the “Happy Gilmore 2” New York Premiere held at Jazz at Lincoln Center on July 21, 2025 in New York, New York. | Source: Getty Images
“Awe! She is beautiful like her aunt and her grandma,” someone gushed, summing up the sentiment shared by many. The appearance marked a rare public moment for Goldie and her family, quickly becoming a topic of discussion across social media.
Erinn Bartlett, Wilder Hudson, Oliver Hudson, Goldie Hawn, Rio Hudson at the “Happy Gilmore 2” New York Premiere held at Jazz at Lincoln Center on July 21, 2025 in New York, New York. | Source: Getty Images
Rio Hudson has grown up in the spotlight, with fans watching her transformation over the years. From appearing alongside her dad as a toddler at red carpet events to now making headlines on her own, she’s no stranger to the cameras.