Kate Hudson Responds to 'Monster' Comments from Real-Life Son of Song Sung Blue Character
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, actress Kate Hudson has addressed the drama surrounding her new film "Song Sung Blue", which is loosely based on the life of Neil Diamond. However, it's not just her own role that's gotten attention - but also comments made by the real-life son of the character she plays.
The son, 58-year-old Michael Blake, took to social media to express his outrage over Hudson's portrayal of his late father, Marvin Hamlisch, in the film. He called it "monster" and claimed that he was blindsided by the project.
Hudson has now responded to Blake's comments, saying that she is "deeply sorry" for any hurt or offense caused by her role. She acknowledged that she didn't have a direct conversation with Blake before filming began and that she should have reached out to him sooner.
"I want to assure Michael that my intention was never to offend or disrespect his father," Hudson said in an interview published on The Hollywood Reporter's website. "I had always admired Marvin's work and wanted to pay tribute to him in some way."
Hudson also stated that she will be donating a portion of her salary from the film to charity, with a focus on supporting organizations that benefit children and families.
While Hudson's response has been praised by fans and fellow actors, Blake remains unimpressed. He has since spoken out about his disappointment with the film's portrayal of his father and the fact that Hudson didn't reach out to him before filming began.
The drama surrounding "Song Sung Blue" has highlighted the challenges of portraying real-life characters in biographical films. While Hudson's intentions were likely good, her response to Blake's comments suggests that more thought and planning could have gone into creating a film that respects the lives of those being portrayed.
In any case, it seems that Hudson is committed to making things right with Blake and his family. Whether or not that will be enough to salvage the drama surrounding "Song Sung Blue" remains to be seen.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, actress Kate Hudson has addressed the drama surrounding her new film "Song Sung Blue", which is loosely based on the life of Neil Diamond. However, it's not just her own role that's gotten attention - but also comments made by the real-life son of the character she plays.
The son, 58-year-old Michael Blake, took to social media to express his outrage over Hudson's portrayal of his late father, Marvin Hamlisch, in the film. He called it "monster" and claimed that he was blindsided by the project.
Hudson has now responded to Blake's comments, saying that she is "deeply sorry" for any hurt or offense caused by her role. She acknowledged that she didn't have a direct conversation with Blake before filming began and that she should have reached out to him sooner.
"I want to assure Michael that my intention was never to offend or disrespect his father," Hudson said in an interview published on The Hollywood Reporter's website. "I had always admired Marvin's work and wanted to pay tribute to him in some way."
Hudson also stated that she will be donating a portion of her salary from the film to charity, with a focus on supporting organizations that benefit children and families.
While Hudson's response has been praised by fans and fellow actors, Blake remains unimpressed. He has since spoken out about his disappointment with the film's portrayal of his father and the fact that Hudson didn't reach out to him before filming began.
The drama surrounding "Song Sung Blue" has highlighted the challenges of portraying real-life characters in biographical films. While Hudson's intentions were likely good, her response to Blake's comments suggests that more thought and planning could have gone into creating a film that respects the lives of those being portrayed.
In any case, it seems that Hudson is committed to making things right with Blake and his family. Whether or not that will be enough to salvage the drama surrounding "Song Sung Blue" remains to be seen.
. It's clear she didn't know who Marvin Hamlisch's son was and that she was trying to do something nice, you know? But at the same time, it’s crazy that Michael Blake felt so blindsided by the whole thing 
. I mean, even though his dad is a legendary composer, he's still a person with feelings, right? And it would've been really cool if they could've had a chat about it before filming started 
. But kudos to Kate for at least being willing to listen and make amends 
. Maybe we can just hope that she does some good for those charities 
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I mean, can't Kate Hudson just Google her character's son before playing him in a film? Like, 5 seconds of research would've saved everyone this drama 
. And now she's donating to charity, but that's not gonna fix the fact that she didn't even talk to Michael Blake before filming started... That's some bad planning, Kate 
! I mean, can you even imagine having your dad's life portrayed on screen without being asked first?! 
Kate Hudson's response seems super genuine, and donating to charity is a great move - but at the same time, it feels like she should've reached out to Michael Blake sooner. Like, wouldn't that have been a nice touch? 
The drama surrounding this film is kinda a cautionary tale about how hard it can be to balance art with respect for real-life characters... guess we'll just have to wait and see if Kate's efforts will be enough to salvage things 
u know i was thinking about dis movie 'song sung blue'... & how kate hudson got roasted by her son... 
it's kinda sad, but at the same time i get why he's upset... i mean, who wouldn't want their dad portrayed accurately in a biopic? 
especially when u feel like ur life is being dramatized or twisted for entertainment value. 
kate hudson seems genuinely sorry & willing to make amends, which is cool! 
she's really sorry and wants to make it right with Michael Blake, you know, you can tell she means it 
I'm not surprised that the fans are praising her though, she's always been known for being down-to-earth and kind-hearted. 
anyway, fingers crossed that Kate can win him over and make things right 
Problem is, the real-life son of Marvin Hamlisch still doesn't seem satisfied 
. Like, I get it, his dad was a legend and anyone playing him in a biopic needs to be on their A-game 
But maybe if more people had talked to Michael Blake before filming started, they could've avoided all this drama 
. Don't get me wrong, I love a good biopic drama #TeamKate, but this is just a huge mistake 
. Now, I'm not saying she should've known Michael Blake existed beforehand, but still... Communication is key, people! 
Don't be surprised if this drama doesn't die down anytime soon #DramaAlert
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. It's all about respect and communication, you know? Like, if you're gonna play someone's character, make sure you talk to them first 
. But props to Kate for acknowledging her mistakes and trying to make it right 
. it just makes me wonder how much more coulda been done to make this whole thing less messy, y'know? 