Kate Hudson’s marriage plans with Danny Fujikawa remain uncertain, even five years after the couple got engaged. The actress recently opened up about why she has not rushed to walk down the aisle, pointing to the cost of weddings and the challenge of creating a small guest list.
Hudson discussed the subject during the September 8 episode of her podcast, Sibling Revelry, which she co-hosts with her brother Oliver Hudson. The conversation turned to wedding planning while the siblings were speaking with sisters Joey and Hunter King.
For Hudson, the biggest obstacle is not her relationship with Fujikawa. Instead, it is everything that comes with organising a wedding.
Why Kate Hudson Is Hesitant About Marriage
Hudson said the financial side of a wedding is one reason she does not feel eager to get married.
She joked that she would rather keep the celebration extremely simple, even suggesting that chips and salsa would be enough for the occasion.
Her comments come nearly five years after Fujikawa proposed in September 2021. Hudson announced the engagement on Instagram at the time with a photo showing the couple sharing a kiss and her engagement ring.
The pair had already been together for several years before the proposal. They began dating in 2016 after knowing each other for years and welcomed their daughter, Rani Rose, in 2018.
Kate Hudson Says Her Family Makes a Small Wedding Difficult
Wedding costs are only part of the issue.
Hudson also explained that her large family would make it difficult to organise the intimate ceremony Fujikawa prefers.
The actress said that her family alone could account for around 50 guests. With children, siblings, aunts, uncles and cousins involved, keeping the celebration genuinely small would be difficult.
That issue came up as Oliver Hudson discussed his own wedding to Erinn Bartlett. The couple married in Mexico in 2006 and kept the guest list limited.
Oliver explained that he wanted to avoid meeting people for the first time at his wedding. His approach was therefore to keep the event focused on people close to the couple.
For Kate, however, even reaching that level of intimacy would be complicated because of the size of her extended family.
Kate Hudson and Danny Fujikawa Have Been Engaged Since 2021
Hudson and Fujikawa’s relationship has developed over several years.
The two first knew each other through their wider family and friend circles before becoming romantically involved. They began dating in 2016 and publicly confirmed their relationship the following year.
Their daughter, Rani Rose, was born in October 2018.
Fujikawa proposed in September 2021, but the couple has never announced a wedding date. ABC News confirmed their engagement at the time, reporting that Hudson shared the news on Instagram.
More recently, Hudson has made it clear that she is comfortable taking her time.
Hudson Has Previously Said She Could Stay Engaged
Hudson’s latest comments are consistent with remarks she made in 2025.
During an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, the actress said she liked the idea of being engaged indefinitely. She also discussed her discomfort with the contractual side of marriage and said she values her freedom.
That perspective helps explain why the absence of a wedding date does not necessarily signal a problem in her relationship with Fujikawa. Recent reporting also notes that Hudson has considered the possibility of eloping while remaining uncertain about a traditional wedding.
In other words, Hudson appears less concerned about reaching the altar quickly and more comfortable with defining her relationship on her own terms.
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell Offer a Familiar Example
Hudson has also grown up around a famous relationship that does not follow the traditional marriage path.
Her mother, Goldie Hawn, and actor Kurt Russell have been together since the 1980s but have never legally married. Hawn and Russell became a blended family that included Hudson, Oliver Hudson and Russell’s son Boston before welcoming their son Wyatt Russell together.
That family history may provide useful context for Hudson’s relaxed approach to marriage.
Rather than treating marriage as the ultimate proof of commitment, Hudson has spoken about the importance of family, partnership and maintaining personal freedom.
Who Are Kate Hudson’s Children?
Hudson is a mother of three.
She shares her eldest son, Ryder Robinson, with musician Chris Robinson. She later welcomed son Bingham Bellamy with musician Matt Bellamy.
Hudson and Fujikawa share daughter Rani Rose, who was born in 2018.
Together, they have created a blended family. Hudson has previously spoken positively about Fujikawa’s role as a father and stepfather.
Fujikawa’s involvement in family life has been an important part of their relationship, and Hudson has described him as a supportive partner in earlier interviews.
Will Kate Hudson and Danny Fujikawa Get Married?
For now, there is no confirmed wedding date for Kate Hudson and Danny Fujikawa.
Hudson has not ruled out marriage altogether. However, her recent comments suggest that she is not interested in rushing into a large or expensive wedding simply because she is engaged.
An intimate ceremony or even an elopement appears more compatible with her current outlook.
For Hudson, the relationship itself seems to matter more than following a traditional wedding timeline.
The Bottom Line
Kate Hudson’s marriage plans remain open-ended. She and Danny Fujikawa have been engaged since 2021 and share a daughter, but the actress has repeatedly expressed little urgency about getting married.
Between the potential expense, her enormous family and her preference for personal freedom, Hudson appears perfectly comfortable taking her time.
For now, the actress seems to be choosing a committed relationship on her own terms rather than feeling pressured to put a wedding date on the calendar.