Who Is Kate Hudson's Ex-Husband, Chris Robinson? Inside His Musical Journey And Their Married Life

Kate Hudson has been active in Hollywood since 1996. The actress has been a recipient of multiple nominations at the Academy Awards, BAFTA Awards, Critics’ Choice Awards, and Golden Globe Awards. Kate even wrote two books, starting with Pretty Happy, Healthy Ways to Love Your Body in 2016, followed by Pretty Fun: Creating and Celebrating a Lifetime of Tradition in 2017. Kate made her acting debut in an episode of the Fox teen family drama, Party of Five, in 1996. Kate Hudson’s first feature film as an actress was Desert Blue, released in 1998.

Kate is known for portraying 'Cassandra July' in Glee. Furthermore, Kate has been playing the lead as 'Isla Gordon' in the Netflix sports comedy, Running Point, since 2025. Kate’s performance as 'Claire Sardina' in Craig Brewer’s Song Sung Blue has also received praise from critics and the audience. Outside the entertainment industry, Kate’s personal life has also grabbed a lot of attention. She has been engaged to Danny Fujikawa since 2016. However, Kate was married once to musician Chris Robinson years ago. Keep reading to know more about Chris Robinson.

Chris Robinson developed an interest in music at a young age

Chris Robinson has built a big fan base over the years with his musical skills. His interest in music stemmed from his father, Stanley Robinson, who released a single, Boom-A-Dip-Dip, released in 1959. The song managed to reach the top of the Billboard chart. Apart from his mother, Nancy Jane, Chris Robinson also has a sibling, Rich Robinson, who also aimed to establish himself in the musical world at a young age.

Chris Robinson started writing songs when he was a child

Chris Robinson struggled with dyslexia as a child, and it was a period when songwriting helped him a lot. Back in 2018, Chris said in an interview that he was able to write whole songs at a young age, adding that things changed with time as he grew up, where it took him more time to create the lyrics. Addressing his experience with dyslexia, Chris said:

“Growing up as a little dyslexic kid who always felt like he was on the outside, writing was another tentacle for me to have in the water. It was another way to deal with life when I wasn’t getting things done in other areas. I still have that connection today from when I was an adolescent: as I get older and life creeps in with other responsibilities.”

Chris Robinson is known for his association with The Black Crowes over the years

The Black Crowes helped Chris and his brother, Rich, become popular faces among the public. The band was formed in 1984, and they worked with record labels like Def American. Chris and Rich remain the oldest members of the group in the current lineup, along with Sven Pipien, who joined the group in 1997. The band has released ten albums, starting with Shake Your Money Maker in 1990, which took the fourth spot on the US Billboard 200. The band is also known for their other projects like Amorica, By Your Side, Lions, Warpaint, Croweology, and more.

Chris Robinson has released some solo albums in his career

Years after entering the music industry with Black Crowes, Chris released his first solo album, New Earth Mud, in 2002. The album marked his collaboration with Redline Records and had 12 singles in the soundtrack. This was followed by Bootleg in 2003. In 2004, Chris Robinson released two more albums, The Magnificent Distance and Live at Bonnaroo. He worked with Eagle Records in 2007, releasing another album titled Brothers of a Feather: Live at the Roxy.

Kate Hudson and Chris Robinson were married for six years

Kate Hudson and Chris Robinson’s first meeting dates back to 2000 in New York City when they attended a party. The duo began living together the same year and tied the knot on New Year’s Eve 2000. They had a son named Ryder Russell Robinson in January 2004. A few of the singles released by Chris, such as Katie Dear, were inspired by Kate.

The pair separated two years after they welcomed Ryder, due to irreconcilable differences, in 2006. Chris filed for divorce in 2007, and it was finalised the same year. The news of the split arrived at a time when alleged reports of Kate's romance with Owen Wilson were trending in the headlines. However, Kate and Chris have shared a close friendship over the years and joined their son, Ryder, in 2022, when he graduated. 

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