In a moving tribute to motherhood and the passage of time, the 44-year-old actress and singer Kat Hudson has released a new music video for his song, “Live Forever.” The video features home videos that capture precious moments with your kids and family.
“It’s about the absolutely intense joy that Ryder was for me from the moment he arrived. Nothing can prepare you for a love that swallows you whole, but that’s what it’s been like for me to watch my son grow up,” Hudson expressed.
The song, co-written by Hudson alongside her partner Danny Fujikawa, Linda Perry and Johan Carlsson, resonates deeply with Hudson’s personal journey as a mother. Reflecting on her upbringing in the California music scene, Almost famous star found inspiration in a wide range of artists, including Pearl Jam, Tom Petty, Madonna and Joni Mitchell.
Challenged by Perry to create a cohesive album that delved into her own experiences, Hudson poured her heart and soul into crafting a collection of songs that speak to the human condition. “Live Forever” stands as a joyful, bucolic folk ode to her son, Ryder, capturing the essence of motherly love and the joy of watching him grow into a young man.
Hudson shares eldest son Ryder Robinson, 20, with The Black Crowes musician Chris Robinson. She and Muse frontman Matt Bellamy are parents to 12-year-old son Bing, and she and Fujikawa, also a musician, share 5-year-old daughter Rani.
In the music video, viewers are treated to a montage of home movies showcasing Hudson’s journey through motherhood, from tender moments with her newborn to shared adventures at Disneyland. Hudson recognizes the delicate balance between sharing these intimate moments and respecting her children’s privacy.
“You don’t want to give up your child’s privacy,” she explained, “but you want to show people how glorious it can be to love a child. I was so young when Ryder was born, I look back and am amazed; a child too, so we were able to fall in love with growing up at the same time. And when you listen to the music and watch it, it wraps around you like someone’s arms around you.
Hudson’s album is expected to be released in late spring.
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