In the episode of February 19, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Kate Hudson channeled all the charisma and charm of her Hollywood ancestors to soften public relations about her new film, Sia’s controversial musical, Song. Song he became a lightning rod for disability rights activists for his insensitive and damaging representation of his non-verbal autistic character, played by neurotypical dancer Maddie Ziegler. Newcomer director Sia apologized and Kimmel asked Hudson about the controversy when she appeared in the bedroom of parents Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn. Hudson, who was nominated for a Golden Globe for her role in the film, said: “I think that when people see the film, they will see the amount of love and sensitivity that has been put into it. But it’s an important conversation to have, not just about this film, but as a whole, you know, about acting. For me, when I hear that there is someone who feels excluded, I feel terrible. “Hudson wanted to elaborate, because” it is not a sonic conversation. It is an important ongoing dialogue to be held about neurotypical actors playing neurodivergent characters. Hudson admitted that “these are important stories to be told”, but that the question of who is telling the stories should be considered, going forward.
