Song Sung Blue Hugh Jackman Kate Hudson controversy: Son calls stars 'monsters'

They’re being called "monsters." Behind the glitz of Hollywood’s latest awards-season hopeful, a bitter family feud is boiling over. Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson find themselves at the center of a stinging attack from the son of the very man they’re portraying on screen.

The Song Sung Blue Hugh Jackman Kate Hudson controversy: A legacy in tatters?

According to Entertainment Weekly, Michael Jr., the 41-year-old son of the late musician Mike Sardina, has publicly slammed the biopic Song Sung Blue as "all lies." In a scathing interview, he claimed the film destroyed his father's lifelong legacy and accused the production of purposefully cutting him out of the story, despite him being the "most prevalent force" in his father's life.

Michael Jr. didn't hold back against the A-list stars either. He labeled Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson as "monsters" for their promotional tour, stating they ignored his existence during national television interviews and failed to reach out for more information about his father’s real life. This comes despite Michael Jr. and his sister being paid consultants on the project.

A Family Divided: Support vs. Scorn

The controversy is heightened by the fact that Claire Sardina, Mike’s widow, has been a central figure in promoting the film. On December 11, 2025, she attended the NYC premiere alongside the cast. The stark contrast between the widow's support and the children's outrage highlights a growing trend of estate disputes in modern Hollywood biopics.