Kate Hudson's 2-Cent Secret: The Surprising Truth About Her 'Home Alone 2' Role

It's the ultimate trivia nugget for your next holiday gathering. Kate Hudson has officially confirmed her connection to the 1992 classic Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. While she's not physically squaring off against the Wet Bandits, her voice is part of the film's seasonal DNA.

A Residual Check for 2 Cents

During a recent appearance on Entertainment Weekly's The Awardist podcast, Hudson joked about the tiny residual checks she still receives. "I've [got] those two cent residuals coming my way," she said. While she isn't visible in the famous chorus scene, she clarified that she was one of the children who went to the recording studio to provide the vocals for the soundtrack. At the time, she was roughly 12 or 13 years old, despite her memory initially placing her around age seven.

The film, famous for its star-studded cast including Macaulay Culkin and even a cameo by Donald Trump, now has another A-list name linked to its legacy. Though it was a tenuous connection, it marked one of Hudson's earliest professional gigs before her big break in 2000's Almost Famous.

From Chorus Kid to Oscar Contender

Hudson’s singing roots are coming full circle in 2025. She's currently starring in the musical drama Song Sung Blue alongside Hugh Jackman. Her performance has generated significant buzz, with Jackman himself predicting an Oscar win for his costar. It seems those early days in the recording studio for Chris Columbus were just the beginning of a musical journey.