Kate Hudson Responds To Mike Sardina’s Son Calling Song Sung Blue ‘All Lies’

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Movie musicals based on real lives are always popular, and often do well during award season. The new film Song Sung Blue is already getting attention, earning Kate Hudson a Golden Globe nomination. Recently, the son of the musician the film is about claimed it’s completely untrue, and Hudson has now responded to those accusations. Here’s a closer look at what’s happening.

When Song Sung Blue, a movie about the Neil Diamond tribute band Lightning & Thunder, came out, critics generally liked it. Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman star as Claire and Mike Sardina, but their real-life son, Michael Sardina Jr., has expressed his disapproval of how his parents are depicted in the film. He recently spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about the conversations surrounding the movie, saying:

To be honest, I’m not the best person to comment on that, as I want to respect the work of our filmmakers.

Kate Hudson did exactly what she was hired to do: perform the lines she was given in Song Sung Blue. She wasn’t involved in any creative decisions beyond acting, and she appears hesitant to say anything that could be seen as critical of the film’s creators or its subject, Sardina.

Michael Jr.’s reaction is quite different from how Claire Sardina has reacted to Song Sung Blue. Hudson also shared in the interview that she’s become friends with the woman she played in the movie, explaining:

I’m really glad I met Claire – she’s a lovely person, and she enjoyed the movie a lot.

It seems the family has differing opinions about how they’re depicted in Song Sung Blue. It’s understandable that seeing your life on screen would be a sensitive experience and lead to disagreements. Kate Hudson doesn’t appear to be paying much attention to the discussions surrounding the movie’s details.

Kate Hudson received a Golden Globe nomination for her role as Claire Sardina, and her co-star Hugh Jackman publicly congratulated her, even though he wasn’t nominated himself. Both actors showcased their singing talents while playing the characters of Lightning and Thunder.

It’s challenging for actors to portray real people, particularly if those people are still living. Kaley Hudson experienced this while playing Claire in Song Sung Blue, and developed a personal connection with her character. Other actors have also formed bonds with the people they play – for example, Margot Robbie brought Tonya Harding as her guest to events like the Golden Globes during awards season.

Despite competition from major films like Avatar 3 and The Housemaid, Song Sung Blue is now playing in theaters. It remains to be seen if Hudson will receive any awards for her acting.

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2026-01-09 19:39