Sibling Revelry with Kate Hudson & Oliver Hudson

Episode: "Wait! Did Kate Hudson and Ginnifer Goodwin Just Say SEQUEL??"
Date: November 24, 2025
Guest: Ginnifer Goodwin (with prominent guest Jenny Garth)

Episode Overview

This episode of Sibling Revelry reunites co-stars Kate Hudson and Ginnifer Goodwin, joined by Jenny Garth, for a lively, heartwarming, and often hilarious conversation. The trio dives deep into themes of family and sibling bonds, revisits the enduring afterlife of their film "Something Borrowed," and offers candid windows into their lives as parents in-and-out of Hollywood. Animated anecdotes, honest reflections on show business, and even some accidental sequel plotting ("Something Borrowed 2"?) make this reunion a delight for fans and newcomers alike.

Main Discussion Themes

1. A "Something Borrowed" Sequel?

• [03:23] Kate and Ginnifer reminisce about their roles in "Something Borrowed":
  • Kate shares, “Someone asked me on the carpet, what is the movie that you wish you could do a sequel to? And I was like, honestly, I really loved playing Darcy in 'Something Borrowed.' There was a book after that called 'Something Blue,' but we never got to do it.”
• Both reflect on the film’s surprising longevity and cult following despite not being a massive box-office hit.
  • “It kind of didn’t do what we hoped…, but then, of course, a lot of these movies have this different life.” (Ginnifer, [03:51])
• Discussion about whether a direct sequel, using "Something Blue," works now that the cast has aged out of those roles.
  • “I would not want to go back and do 'Something Blue' at this point… I remember the character spiraling about turning 30 and I am gonna be 50 soon.” (Jenny, [10:10])
  • Ginny jokes about “flashing back” to those stories with new actresses, suggesting their daughters could play them.

2. Parenting, Kids, and Showbiz

• [19:11] Parenting stories abound—with Kate, Jenny, and Ginny poking fun at their kids’ names and possible showbiz trajectories.
  • “They all do. Every single one of them [wants to be in showbiz].” (Kate, [19:14])
• Jenny relates her kids' ambitions: “My youngest… told me he wants to be a CFO and I had to look up what that was.” ([21:27])
• Candid exploration of parenting challenges, navigating kids’ wants and keeping them grounded in the face of Hollywood’s odd realities.
  • “This is all smoke and mirrors. It means nothing because there’s 9 billion people in the world that don’t give a.” (Kate quoting Kurt Russell’s tough love approach, [34:07])

3. Family Dynamics and Regional Identity

• Jenny discusses her upbringing in Memphis, Tennessee:
  • Losing her Southern accent through "dialect classes" ([12:24])
  • “I remember seeing videos of myself as a child—I can’t believe I’m the same human being.” (Jenny, [11:43])
• Sharing about their own sibling relationships:
  • “So my sister and I have always had sibling careers, which has been lovely… she had me cast in her first animated series.” (Jenny, [28:22])

4. Careers in Hollywood—Serendipity and Survival

• Stories of first jobs, tough breaks, and career-defining moments:
  • “My SAG card job was a Law & Order episode… I was a club girl.” (Jenny, [39:25])
  • On her big break: “I remember… they called me… They said, ‘You’re in the movie [Mona Lisa Smile],’ and I remember I fell over in Times Square.” ([43:07])
• Reflections on how the industry has changed:
  • “[The industry] is definitely contracting… even in the streamer world, it’s just shrinking, shrinking, shrinking.” (Kate, [47:32])
  • Importance of taking things in stride and recognizing good fortune.

5. Navigating Modern Parenting and Anxiety

• Honest recognition of the anxiety parents feel—amplified by today's risks:
  • “Having kids is really just about trying to keep another human alive. At all the different stages.” (Jenny, [53:22])
  • Discussing the strategies they use with their own kids—setting boundaries but also fostering independence.
  • “When you show faith in your kids… they don’t take it for granted.” (Ginny, [53:37])

6. Voiceover Work and Disney Dreams

• Jenny’s path to voice acting, particularly with Disney and the "Zootopia" franchise:
  • “I used to go into Disney and beg and say, wherever you can stick me, stick me there.” (Jenny, [58:19])
  • On booking "Zootopia": “They said Jason Bateman and I would be buddy cops, that I’d be a rabbit, he’d be a fox, and would I like to sign the contract.” ([59:58])
• Her joy: “I just feel like if I did this forever, I’d be really okay with it.” ([60:37])

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the "Something Borrowed" sequel:
  • "We're kind of too old... I had a monologue in Something Borrowed, spiraling about turning 30, and I am gonna be 50 soon."
    – Jenny Garth ([10:10])
• On their children’s ambitions:
  • "My husband's now actually doing a lot of volunteering for the school and trying to get my kids... revved up about things like Spongebob the Musical. But right now, my youngest wants to be... the CFO of Disney."
    – Jenny Garth ([21:01])
• On industry changes:
  • "This business in the last, however, five years plus is definitely contracting. It's shrinking… they’re not even doing pilots anymore."
    – Kate Hudson ([47:32])
• On parenting realities:
  • "Having kids is really just about trying to keep another human alive... will there be a stage where I'm not worried about the keeping you alive?"
    – Jenny Garth ([53:22])
• On self-care during the pandemic:
  • "There was suddenly, like—well, I can't work. There was no new work… I found myself relaxing, which I know is so backwards, given what was going on in the world."
    – Jenny Garth ([48:16])
• On living your dreams:
  • "I just feel like if I just did this [Disney voice acting] forever I’d be really okay with it."
    – Jenny Garth ([60:37])

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [03:23] — "Something Borrowed" sequel discussion kicks off.
• [08:33] — The unexpected ongoing popularity of "Something Borrowed."
• [10:10–10:40] — Aging out of a direct sequel and musings about a generational update.
• [19:11] — Parenting stories; Kate jokes about all her children wanting to be in showbiz.
• [21:27] — Jenny’s son aspires to be the CFO of Disney.
• [28:17] — Jenny describes her sibling relationship and their unique career intersections.
• [39:25] — Jenny’s first acting jobs and earning her SAG card.
• [43:07] — Landing "Mona Lisa Smile": "I fell over in Times Square."
• [47:32] — Changes in Hollywood and shrinking opportunities.
• [53:22] — Parenting is “just about trying to keep another human alive.”
• [58:19] — How Jenny became a Disney voice—and her love for the work.

Tone & Style Highlights

• The chemistry between Kate, Ginny, and Jenny is warm, fast-paced, funny, and honest. The conversation is full of playful teasing, supportive encouragement, and self-aware humility about their place in film culture and parenting circles.
• The mood oscillates between heartfelt (discussing loss and big breaks), irreverent (poking fun at Hollywood or parenting gaffes), and deeply relatable (navigating self-doubt, ambition, and the desire to raise “good” humans).

Conclusion

For listeners seeking an authentic peek behind the curtain at Hollywood friendships, parenting dilemmas, and creative careers—with a genuine shot at laugh-crying—this conversation between Kate Hudson, Ginnifer Goodwin, and Jenny Garth delivers. The episode revisits the legacy of beloved projects, explores familial love and sibling quirks, and offers sage, side-splitting advice for anyone juggling work, selfhood, and the unpredictable drama of raising kids—celebrity or no.

Key Quote to Sum Up the Vibe:

"This is all smoke and mirrors. It means nothing because there’s 9 billion people in the world that don’t give a. So remember… it has nothing to do with you."
— Kate Hudson quoting Kurt Russell’s grounded advice ([34:07])