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Oliver Hudson Recalls Moment Kurt Russell Asked If He and Kate Wanted Him to Adopt Them — and Why They Said No


Oliver Hudson recalled a time when Kurt Russell, who has been in a relationship with Hudson's mother Goldie Hawn for four decades, asked Oliver and sister Kate Hudson if they would like him to adopt them. The two declined, citing that they already felt like family members. "The love is right there," Oliver recalled.

Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Oliver Hudson and Kate Hudson.Randy Holmes / Disney via Getty "At the same time, when you don't have your biological [parent] around, it's hard to replace that, no matter what," Oliver admitted during the podcast episode.

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