It wasn’t a film scene, but it sure felt like one when Goldie Hawn stepped onto the red carpet this week.
The 79-year-old Hollywood legend was glowing—not just because of the lights and cameras—but because she was joined by someone very special: her 12-year-old granddaughter, Rio Hudson.
And fans couldn’t help but notice the striking resemblance.
A Red Carpet Moment with Her Mini-Me
Goldie and Rio made a sweet pair at the New York City premiere of Happy Gilmore 2 on Monday night.
While most eyes were on the A-listers in attendance, the adorable grandma-granddaughter duo easily stole the spotlight.
Goldie, known for her sunny smile and easy charm, looked thrilled to be sharing the evening with young Rio, who bears a strong resemblance to both her famous grandmother and aunt, Kate Hudson.
A Stylish Duo with Generations of Glam
Goldie rocked a breezy blue-and-white summer dress and wore her hair down in soft waves.
Rio added her own youthful flair in a yellow floral dress, complete with chunky gold necklaces, construction-style boots, and a chic Etienne Aigner purse slung over her shoulder.
It was a fun mix of youthful edge and red carpet glam.
Also there to support Rio were her parents, Oliver Hudson and Erinn Bartlett, along with her brother Wilder.
Goldie’s son Oliver has been married to Erinn for nearly two decades, and the couple also have sons Bodhi (15) and Wilder (17).
A Family Affair at a Starry Premiere
The Happy Gilmore 2 event was packed with familiar faces.
Adam Sandler, the film’s star, was joined by celebs like John Cena, Nikki Garcia, Alix Earle, and Paige Spiranac.
But it was Goldie’s heartfelt family presence that stood out among the glitz and selfies.
A Proud Mom Who Let Her Kids Find Their Own Path
While Goldie is now often seen as a beloved grandmother, she’s never stopped being a proud mom too.
At a recent Q&A event after a screening of The Sugarland Express at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles, she opened up about raising her kids in the industry without pushing them into it.
She shared how she intentionally kept daughter Kate Hudson from taking early acting roles—even turning down a job offer for Kate when she was still in high school.
“I wanted her to live a normal life and finish school,” Goldie explained.
Letting the Kids Carve Their Own Careers
Goldie’s “hands-off” approach clearly worked.
Kate Hudson went on to receive an Oscar nomination at 21 for her breakout role in Almost Famous and has since enjoyed a long, successful acting career.
Her sons Oliver and Wyatt also followed in her footsteps, with Wyatt recently appearing in Thunderbolts.
Despite their shared fame, Goldie says she’s never been the type to dish out professional advice.
“They don’t want advice from their parents,” she laughed.
“Who does? Too much advice!” She emphasized that she’s more focused on who her kids are as people rather than what they achieve in their careers.
Passing the Torch with a Grandmother’s Joy
Goldie’s pride doesn’t stop at her kids. She now has eight grandchildren—and she’s equally enamored with them.
In fact, she recently got a chance to work with three of them on a personal project close to her heart.
She revealed that Rio, Bodhi, and Wilder lent their voices to her new educational film Brain Buddies, which she wrote and produced.
“They were great at following direction and delivering their lines,” she said, calling it a “memorable joy” she’ll treasure forever.
A Legacy Beyond Hollywood
For Goldie, her legacy isn’t just about box office hits or award shows—it’s about raising good people.
“They happen to be talented,” she said of her children and grandchildren, “but they’re also just great humans.”
That, she says, means more than any red carpet moment.
And as for whether she wants her children to surpass her in fame and success? “Of course,” she said.
“That’s the whole idea. That’s what we’re supposed to do.”