Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell celebrated a major family event: their grandson Wilder Hudson graduated from high school.
Photos posted by Wilder's mother, Erinn Hudson, show several generations of the couple gathered around the newlywed. InStyle reported that Hawn and Russell posed next to Wilder, with his grandparents standing on either side of him during the celebration.
Erin celebrated the occasion on Instagram with a post about how quickly time had flown and how proud she was of her son. In the post, fans were treated to a family photo of Hawn and Russell outside of a premiere, awards ceremony, or red carpet.
The graduation ceremony came shortly after Hawn and Russell also joined Kate Hudson's family to celebrate Ryder Robinson's graduation from New York University.
Wilder Hudson celebrated his success surrounded by generations.
Wilder is the eldest son of Oliver Hudson and Erin Hudson. Oliver is Hawn's son with her ex-husband, Bill Hudson, and has long been part of one of Hollywood's most famous blended families.
InStyle reported that Oliver and Erinn are also the parents of Bodhi and Rio. According to the publication, photos from Wilder's graduation show Hawn, Russell, Erinn, Wilder, and other family members gathered for the occasion.
Hawn wore a black suit with bright floral embellishments, while Russell opted for a simple black outfit. In one photo, they stood next to Wilder, embracing him.
Hawn and Russell's blended family remains close.
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Hawn and Russell have been together since 1983. Hawn has children with Bill Hudson, Oliver Hudson and Kate Hudson, and Russell has a son, Boston Russell, from his previous marriage to Season Hubley.
Hawn and Russell also share a son, Wyatt Russell, who has built his own acting career. The family now includes actors, grandchildren, and several branches who continue to support each other through important life stages.
In May, it was reported that Hawn and Russell have eight grandchildren. Wilder's graduation was another public family event this year, which already included Ryder Robinson's college graduation.
Wilder has already made his film debut.
Wilder's final retirement came after he recently joined the family business. People reported that Wilder made his feature film debut alongside his father, Oliver, in the Netflix Christmas romantic comedy. «"Merry Little Christmas"» .
In the film, Wilder plays Gabriel, the son of Oliver's character, Everett Holden. According to Netflix Tudum, the cast includes Alicia Silverstone, Oliver Hudson, Jameela Jamil, Pierson Fodé, Melissa Joan Hart, and Wilder Hudson.
Oliver told People that Wilder had never acted in films before and had recently completed an after-school acting course when he landed the role. He said he cried after one of Wilder's first takes because he was watching his son enter the professional world.
The photos show Hawn and Russell as grandparents.
The graduation photos were not associated with any project or advertising campaign. Hawn and Russell attended the ceremony with Wilder, standing alongside his family as he celebrated his high school graduation.
Erin wrote that the family officially welcomed a high school graduate and told Wilder he made them proud. The photos showed Hawn and Russell in the same guise fans now see of the couple in public: grandparents attending birthdays, graduations, and family celebrations.
Graduating from high school was a significant milestone for Wilder. The photos also offered a new perspective on the Hawn-Russell family as they enter a new generation: one grandson is graduating from high school, having already made his on-screen debut alongside his father.