Hugh Jackman i Kate Hudson made history after receiving Gotham’s first musical tribute in the Gotham Awards 2025 — and got trolled Ryan Reynolds at the same time
Jackman, 57, and Hudson, 46, were recognized for their work in the upcoming musical. Song Sung Blue during the ceremony on Monday, December 1, held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. The actors came out on stage By Neil Diamond “Sweet Caroline,” with Hudson shouting, “So good!” along with the track as he began his speech.
“From the first day in the recording studio with you and you to finding duets in Neil (Diamond)’s music,” said Hudson, looking from Jackman to the “dreamy” director. Craig Brewer. “Harmonizing and performing with Hugh, who has been one of the great joys of my career.”
The actress added: “Music has always been the great storyteller in my life. I don’t know where I would be without it.”
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Hudson then passed the torch to co-star Jackman, who plays one half of the real-life Milwaukee music duo and member of the Neil Diamond tribute band.
Keeping his tone light, Jackman joked: “Thank you so much. That’s great and something to do. Ryan Reynolds incredibly jealous,” mocking his longtime friend and fake rival.
The Australian actor went on to applaud the film’s message of “real people, real lives, real struggles, real love.”
Jackman concluded praising his counterpart. “Kate Hudson is not only one of the biggest stars in our business, she’s an accomplished actress,” he said, predicting she will “win the Oscar” for her role in the film.
Song Sung Bluewhich hits theaters on Christmas Day, is written and directed by Brewer. Miquel Imperioli, Ella Anderson, King Princess, Mustafa Shakir, Hudson Hensley, Fisher Stevens i Jim Belushi also star
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“Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman deliver performances in Song Sung Blue which are at once powerful, intimate and deeply human.” Jeffrey Sharpexecutive director of awards organizer Gotham Film & Media Institute, said in a statement last month. “Their connection on screen and the way they bring this true story to life channel Neil Diamond’s timeless music while revealing their own artistry and spirit. It’s a film that reminds us how music can inspire and inspire, and we’re thrilled to celebrate his extraordinary artistry with our new Gotham Musical Tribute at this year’s Gotham Film Awards.”
The film premiered at the AFI Film Festival earlier this year and has already garnered major Oscar buzz, including Hudson up for the lead actress category.
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“Honestly, it’s really exciting. It’s really exciting and that’s it,” Hudson said. people in November of the praise he has already received for his performance. “You never know with these things. I’ve been around long enough to know just for the fun of it that people love the movie. And just, you know, show up wherever I’m told!”
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This year’s ceremony will also recognize the director Noah Baumbach for his work Jay Kelly. Tessa Thompson will be honored with the Spotlight Tribute for Hedda, Frankenstein will receive the Gotham Vanguard Tribute, and the cast of Sinners will receive the Ensemble Tribute. Luca Guadagnino i Julia Roberts will be honored with the Visionary Tribute by After the Hunt.
“This year’s nominees celebrate an extraordinary year of cinematic achievement, defined by bold and original storytelling, festival breakouts, and filmmakers whose independent vision extends across studios and streamers,” Sharp shared in a statement from the 2025 honorees. “This year’s Gotham nominees and our Gotham tributes reflect the most accomplished filmmakers and performers of a year and embody the community that has defined The Gothams for 35 years.”
Song Sung Blue Premiere in cinemas on Thursday, December 25.