Kate Hudson Shares Heartfelt Throwback Memories for Ryder’s 22nd Birthday: ‘So Proud of the Man You’ve Become’
Kate Hudson and her son Ryder Robinson.
Credit: Kate Hudson/Instagram
NEED TO KNOW
- Kate Hudson honors her son Ryder Robinson on his 22nd birthday.
- In a heartfelt Instagram post, Hudson described Ryder as “funny, kind and beautiful inside and out.”
- Ryder was born in 2004, the first child of Hudson and her ex-husband Chris Robinson.
Kate Hudson is celebrating her son Ryder Robinson’s 22nd birthday with warmth and nostalgia. The actress took to Instagram on January 7 to share a carousel of cherished childhood photos, reflecting on the milestone.
In the post, Hudson affectionately wrote, “22 today 🎂 Funny, kind, beautiful inside and out and somehow still wants to stay home after graduation. I’ll take the win. So proud of the man you are @mr.ryderrobinson. Being your Ma is a gift 💫 Happy Birthday to Ryder!!!! 🎉🥳”
The collection of images captures Ryder at various stages of childhood, including moments with family pets and swimming with his younger brother, Bingham, 14, the child of Hudson and her former fiancé, Matt Bellamy. Further photos depict Ryder enjoying life with his little sister, Rani, whom Hudson welcomed in 2018 with her fiancé, Danny Fujikawa.
Kate Hudson and Ryder Robinson.
Credit: Kate Hudson/Instagram
Ryder responded to his mother’s heartfelt tributes with three heart emojis in the comments. Notable figures, including Reese Witherspoon and Rachel Zoe, also shared their birthday messages in response to Hudson’s post.
Reflecting on her unique family structure, Hudson has previously spoken about raising children with different fathers. In 2021, she jokingly noted, “I’ve got multiple dads, I’ve got kids all over the place,” during an interview on *Sunday Today with Willie Geist* and later elaborated on the strength of her family unit in an interview with *The Sunday Times*.
Kate Hudson and her son, Ryder Robinson.
Credit: Kate Hudson/Instagram
Hudson has also expressed confidence in Ryder’s comedic potential, noting during a 2021 appearance on *Late Night with Seth Meyers* that he may follow in the family’s acting footsteps. “Nobody makes me laugh like Ryder,” she remarked, highlighting his ability to bring joy to their family dynamics.
In March 2024, Hudson released a song titled “Live Forever,” inspired by the profound joy of welcoming Ryder into her life. Reflecting on her journey in motherhood, she remarked, “I was so young when Ryder was born… we were able to fall in love with growing up at the same time.”
