Goldie Hawn (born Goldie Jean Studlendgehawn on November 21, 1945) is an Academy Award-winning American actress, director and producer. She is known for starring in a series of successful film comedies during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. Her daughter is Kate Hudson, who is also an Oscar-nominated actress. Her son, Oliver Hudson, is a television and film actor as well.