Kate Hudson turns 45: a look back (70 images)

By Wade Sheridan

Actress Kate Hudson, daughter of actress Goldie Hawn, known for her roles in "Almost Famous," "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days," "Glass Onion" and more, turns 45 on Friday. Hudson recently released a new song titled "Live Forever" that celebrates motherhood. Here's a look back at her career through the years.

Hudson arrives at the 67th annual Golden Globe Awards on January 17, 2010 in Beverly Hills, Calif. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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Hudson arrives at the 16th annual SAG Awards in Los Angeles on January 23, 2010. Hudson was nominated with the cast for "Nine" for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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Hudson arrives for the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of "The Killer Inside Me" in New York City on April 27, 2010. Hudson plays Amy Stanton in the film. File Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI

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Hudson (R) and Chris Noth of "Sex and the City" speak at the Rainforest Fund's 21st Birthday Concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City on May 13, 2010. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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