Hollywood star Kate Hudson has set the record straight about her long-rumoured appearance in the beloved festive film Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Contrary to what fans might have believed, the actor confirms she is not visible on screen.
The Truth Behind the Cameo
During a recent appearance on Entertainment Weekly's The Awardist podcast, Hudson, 46, explained the nature of her contribution to the 1992 holiday sequel. "I'm not in it," she stated clearly. "I'm on the soundtrack."
The Almost Famous actor was around 12 or 13 years old during the film's production, though she humorously recalled feeling much younger. She participated as a singer in the children's choir featured in the movie's opening scene, where Kevin McAllister's shove leads to a domino effect of children tumbling from stadium seats.
When asked if any other future stars were in the recording session, Hudson admitted her memory was fuzzy due to her age at the time.
A Lifetime of Tiny Royalties
Despite her lack of screen time, Hudson's vocal work has had a lasting financial impact—albeit a modest one. The Oscar-nominated star revealed she continues to receive residual payments for her involvement.
"I still get residuals from Home Alone 2 because I sang in the chorus," Hudson said last year. "I'm in that chorus, and then I get 10 cents every once in a while."
This early gig predated her official screen debut, which came in a 1996 episode of the television series Party of Five.
Oscar Buzz for New Musical Role
The conversation around Hudson's past comes as she garners significant critical attention for her current project. She stars opposite Hugh Jackman in the musical drama biopic Song Sung Blue, where they portray real-life performers Mike and Claire Sardina.
Hudson's performance is already generating Oscar buzz for Best Actress at the 2026 Academy Awards. A nomination would mark her first in 25 years, since her supporting role nomination for Almost Famous in 2001.
Critics have praised the casting, with The Independent's Clarisse Loughrey noting the pair's "high-octane wholesomeness" and strong vocal performances. However, the review was mixed, criticising the film's direction for excessively romanticising its subjects.
From a hidden voice in a Christmas classic to a potential Oscar-frontrunner, Kate Hudson's career continues to reveal surprising new layers decades after it quietly began in a recording studio.
