Goldie Hawn Genealogy
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Born November 21, 1945, in Washington, D.C., Goldie Jeanne Hawn is an American actress, comedian, director, and producer. She was trained as a dancer and appeared in various regional shows before moving to New York City. Her first big break was in Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In, where she became known for her high-pitched giggles and her sharp comedic timing. The show launched her to fame and made her an “It” girl of the 1960s. She won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1969 for Cactus Flower. Other important film roles include Foul Play, Private Benjamin, Overboard, and The First Wives Club. She is also the founder of the Hawn Foundation that supports youth academic programs. She has been married twice—to Gus Trikonis and Bill Hudson—and has been with long-term partner Kurt Russell since 1983. She has three children: actors Oliver and Kate Hudson and son Wyatt Russell.
Goldie Hawn’s last name, 'Hawn,' is a German name closely related to the given name Han, which means “gift from God.” It was first recorded in 1386 with Hans den alten Hanne. Other spellings include “Hann,” “Hanne,” “Hahn,” “Hahne,” “Hahnn,” “Haan,” “Hahnen,” and “Hahnlen.” The first Hawn to come to America was Joannes Hawn in Pennsylvania in 1751.
