In a recent episode of the Sibling Revelry podcast, Kate Hudson, alongside her brother Oliver Hudson, engaged in a conversation with guest Joey Lawrence about their early endeavors in the entertainment industry. The discussion delved into childhood auditions, memorable experiences, and residual payments for past work.
Joey Lawrence, alongside his brothers Matthew and Andy, shared a fascinating story about auditioning at the tender age of five. He had to memorize a lengthy monologue and successfully booked a commercial for Cracker Jack, which kickstarted his career. In his first year, Joey went on to secure an impressive 50 national commercials.
During the podcast, Kate Hudson inquired whether Lawrence still received residuals for any of his old advertisements, prompting her to reveal an interesting tidbit about her own residuals. Despite her success as a Hollywood actress, Hudson admitted to still receiving modest checks for a childhood job. 'I still get residuals from Home Alone 2 because I sang in the chorus,' she revealed. She further explained that she continues to receive occasional payments, albeit in small amounts of 10 cents.
The topic of residuals led to a lighthearted discussion about the nominal sums actors sometimes receive. Lawrence jokingly remarked, 'Sometimes I'll get, like, 2 cents and I'm like, 'Wait. Doesn't the envelope and paper cost more?'' In response, Kate expressed her appreciation for the fairness and honesty of the residual payment system.
Interestingly, Lawrence and the Hudson siblings discussed their lack of awareness regarding each other's work. The Lawrence brothers were unaware of Kate's cameo appearance in the beloved holiday film, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. They humorously mentioned needing to rewatch the film to spot her contribution. On the other hand, Oliver Hudson had prior knowledge of his sister's involvement in the film. However, the Hudson siblings confessed that, generally, they do not watch each other's work.
During an interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Kate was asked if she watched her brother Oliver in his show, The Cleaning Lady. Oliver quickly interjected, stating that Kate wasn't keeping up with the series. Kate, however, clarified that she had indeed watched the first episode, complimenting its quality. Oliver assured the host that there were no hard feelings between them, saying, 'I'm gonna let [Kate] off the hook here. We don't watch each other's stuff.' Kate jokingly added, 'Or, truth be told, you haven't seen any of them.' She went on to explain that, with a family full of actors, the novelty of watching each other's work had somewhat worn off.
It's evident that the Hudson siblings and Joey Lawrence share a common experience of early success in the entertainment industry. From childhood auditions to ongoing residual payments, their conversation provided insight into the intricacies of showbiz. Despite their lack of familiarity with each other's work, their supportive sibling dynamic shines through. As they continue to make strides in their respective careers, it's clear that family ties and shared experiences remain strong foundations for the Hudsons and their podcast guests.
