Kate Hudson’s new music biopic, Song Sung Blue is getting a lot of attention, especially as a awards season wraps up. The critics have been raving about the musical flick, and Hudson even landed a Golden Globe nomination! It meant a lot to the fan-favorite actress to play real-life performer Claire Sardina, and she really committed to the role. That meant gaining weight for the part, and Hudson revealed how many pounds she picked up for the part.
Craig Brewer's Song Sung Blue represented a different kind of challenge for the Almost Famous icon. Not only did she have to belt out Neil Diamond songs for the real-life role, but Hudson also wanted to bring a level of physicality to the part. While speaking with W Magazine, the actress/singer got real about gaining the necessary weight and what it was like:
