Kate Hudson, 46, Shifts from Rom-Coms to Music and Oscar Buzz

Kate Hudson is changing her career. For years, she was famous for romantic comedies. Now, music is her main focus. Her performance in the new film *Song Sung Blue* is creating serious Oscar talk. The actor, 46, first became famous 25 years ago in *Almost Famous*. Her role as Penny Lane was the most memorable part of that film. Now, Hudson says she is "not happy" with her past creative output. She is focused on taking risks and finding her own voice. She is rejecting projects that feel like a compromise. Hudson remains a popular and joyful figure. But she is determined to be known for more than just rom-coms. Her musical turn in *Song Sung Blue* may be her biggest risk yet—and her most celebrated.