History of Goldie Hawn in Timeline
Goldie Hawn is an American actress who achieved fame through her role on the comedy show "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In". Her performance in the movie "Cactus Flower" (1969) earned her both an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress.
November 21, 1945: Goldie Hawn's Birth
On November 21, 1945, Goldie Jeanne Hawn was born. This event marks the beginning of her life and eventual rise to fame as an American actress.
1955: Performance in "The Nutcracker"
At the age of ten, Goldie Hawn danced in the corps de ballet of the Ballets Russes de Monte Carlo production of "The Nutcracker" in 1955.
1964: Professional Dancing Debut and Ballet School
After leaving American University, Goldie Hawn taught at and ran a ballet school in 1964. That same year, she made her professional dancing debut in "Can-Can" at the Texas Pavilion of the New York World's Fair.
1964: Stage Debut as Juliet
Goldie Hawn made her stage debut in 1964, playing the role of Juliet in a Virginia Shakespeare Festival production of "Romeo and Juliet".
September 1966: Dancing at Melodyland Theatre
Goldie Hawn relocated to California to dance at the Melodyland Theatre, where she joined the chorus of "Pal Joey" and "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" until September 1966.
1967: Meeting Kurt Russell
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell first crossed paths in 1967 while working on the film "The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band."
1967: Acting Debut in "Good Morning World"
Goldie Hawn began her acting career in 1967 as a cast member on the short-lived sitcom "Good Morning World".
1968: International Recognition on "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In"
In 1968, Goldie Hawn achieved international recognition for her role on the sketch comedy show "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In".
1968: Debut on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Goldie Hawn rose to fame in 1968 through her role on the NBC sketch comedy program, Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In. This marked a significant step in her acting career.
1968: Film Debut in "The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band"
Goldie Hawn made her film debut with a small role in the 1968 movie "The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band", credited as "Goldie Jeanne".
May 16, 1969: Marriage to Gus Trikonis
Goldie Hawn married dancer and director Gus Trikonis on May 16, 1969, in Honolulu.
1969: Award-Winning Performance in Cactus Flower
In 1969, Goldie Hawn received both the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the movie Cactus Flower.
1969: Academy Award for "Cactus Flower"
In 1969, Goldie Hawn won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the film "Cactus Flower".
1970: Appearance in "There's a Girl in My Soup"
Goldie Hawn appeared in the film "There's a Girl in My Soup" in 1970.
1970: Conclusion of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Goldie Hawn's time on the popular sketch comedy program Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In concluded in 1970.
1970: Release of "There's a Girl in My Soup"
The film "There's a Girl in My Soup", starring Goldie Hawn, was released in 1970.
1971: Release of "$" and "Pure Goldie"
Goldie Hawn appeared in the film "$" and hosted the television special "Pure Goldie" in 1971.
1972: Release of "Butterflies Are Free"
The film "Butterflies Are Free", starring Goldie Hawn, was released in 1972.
1972: Release of Debut Album "Goldie"
In 1972, Goldie Hawn released her debut solo country LP titled "Goldie" with Warner Brothers, featuring contributions from Dolly Parton and Buck Owens.
1972: Performance in "Butterflies Are Free"
In 1972, Goldie Hawn starred in the film "Butterflies Are Free".
April 9, 1973: Separation from Gus Trikonis
Hawn and Trikonis separated on April 9, 1973.
1974: Release of "The Sugarland Express"
Goldie Hawn starred in "The Sugarland Express", marking Steven Spielberg's theatrical debut, in 1974.
1974: Performances in "The Girl from Petrovka" and "The Sugarland Express"
In 1974, Goldie Hawn starred in the films "The Girl from Petrovka" and "The Sugarland Express".
1975: Role in "Shampoo"
Goldie Hawn co-starred in the Hal Ashby satirical drama "Shampoo" in 1975.
1975: Engagement to Bill Hudson
Hawn became engaged to musician Bill Hudson of the Hudson Brothers in 1975, after meeting him on a flight the previous summer.
1975: Release of "Shampoo"
The film "Shampoo", featuring Goldie Hawn, was released in 1975.
June 1976: Divorce from Gus Trikonis
Hawn's divorce from Gus Trikonis was finalized in June 1976.
September 7, 1976: Birth of Son Oliver
Goldie Hawn's son, Oliver, was born on September 7, 1976.
1976: Release of "The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox"
The romantic comedy western "The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox", starring Goldie Hawn, was released in 1976.
1978: Hosting "The Goldie Hawn Special"
In 1978, Goldie Hawn returned to the spotlight after a two-year break by hosting "The Goldie Hawn Special".
1978: Performance in "Foul Play"
The film "Foul Play", featuring Goldie Hawn, was released in 1978 and achieved box office success.
April 19, 1979: Birth of Daughter Kate
Goldie Hawn's daughter, Kate, was born on April 19, 1979.
1979: Release of "Lovers and Liars"
Goldie Hawn starred in Mario Monicelli's film "Lovers and Liars", which was released in 1979 and performed poorly at the box office.
August 15, 1980: Divorce Filing from Bill Hudson
Hawn filed for divorce from Bill Hudson on August 15, 1980.
1980: Roles in "Seems Like Old Times" and "Private Benjamin"
Goldie Hawn appeared in the films "Seems Like Old Times" and "Private Benjamin" in 1980.
1980: Release of "Seems Like Old Times"
The film "Seems Like Old Times", starring Goldie Hawn, was released in 1980.
1980: Release of "Goldie and Liza Together" and "Private Benjamin"
The year 1980 saw the release of the television special "Goldie and Liza Together", featuring Goldie Hawn and Liza Minnelli, and the film "Private Benjamin", which Hawn co-produced and starred in.
March 1982: Divorce from Bill Hudson Finalized
Hawn's divorce from Bill Hudson was finalized in March 1982.
1982: Performance in "Best Friends"
Goldie Hawn starred in the film "Best Friends" in 1982.
1983: Relationship with Kurt Russell
Goldie Hawn began her relationship with Kurt Russell in 1983.
1983: Relationship with Kurt Russell Begins
Goldie Hawn began her relationship with Kurt Russell on Valentine's Day in 1983. They reconnected on the set of "Swing Shift."
1984: Release of "Protocol" and "Swing Shift"
In 1984, Goldie Hawn appeared in the films "Protocol", which she also executive produced, and "Swing Shift".
January 1985: Playboy Cover and Interview
Goldie Hawn was featured on the cover of the January 1985 issue of Playboy and was also the subject of that month's Playboy Interview.
July 10, 1986: Birth of Son Wyatt
Hawn and Russell welcomed their son, Wyatt, on July 10, 1986.
1986: Release of "Wildcats"
Goldie Hawn both starred in and served as executive producer for the film "Wildcats", released in 1986.
1987: Co-starring in "Overboard"
In 1987, Goldie Hawn appeared alongside her partner, Kurt Russell, in the comedy film "Overboard".
1987: Co-starring with Kurt Russell in "Overboard"
In 1987, Goldie Hawn starred alongside Kurt Russell in the comedy film "Overboard".
1990: Appearance in "Bird on a Wire"
Goldie Hawn starred in the action comedy "Bird on a Wire" in 1990, a film that achieved commercial success despite facing criticism.
1990: Release of "Bird on a Wire"
The action comedy "Bird on a Wire", starring Goldie Hawn and Mel Gibson, was released in 1990.
1991: Appearance in "Deceived"
Goldie Hawn starred in the thriller film "Deceived" in 1991.
1992: Roles in "Death Becomes Her" and "Housesitter"
In 1992, Goldie Hawn appeared in two films: "Death Becomes Her" alongside Bruce Willis and Meryl Streep, and the commercially successful screwball comedy "Housesitter" with Steve Martin.
1992: Release of "CrissCross", "Death Becomes Her", and "Housesitter"
The year 1992 saw the release of three films featuring Goldie Hawn: "CrissCross", "Death Becomes Her", and "Housesitter".
1994: Mother's Death and Return to Film
Goldie Hawn took a break from acting to care for her mother, who sadly passed away from cancer in 1994. She returned to the film industry as a producer for "Something to Talk About", starring Julia Roberts and Dennis Quaid.
1996: The First Wives Club Success
Goldie Hawn returned to acting in the hit movie "The First Wives Club" in 1996, playing the role of Elise Elliot alongside Bette Midler and Diane Keaton.
1996: Appearance in Woody Allen's Musical
Goldie Hawn starred in Woody Allen's musical "Everyone Says I Love You" in 1996.
1996: Performance in "The First Wives Club"
Goldie Hawn starred in the film "The First Wives Club" in 1996.
1997: Directorial Debut and Accolades
In 1997, Hawn made her debut as a director with the television film "Hope". That same year, she and her "First Wives Club" co-stars received Women in Film Crystal Awards.
1998: Music Collaboration
Hawn showcased her musical talent in 1998 by performing a cover of "A Hard Day's Night" on George Martin's album "In My Life".
1999: The Out-of-Towners Remake and Critical Recognition
Hawn reunited with Steve Martin for "The Out-of-Towners" remake in 1999, which unfortunately didn't do well at the box office. However, her work continued to be celebrated, as she was named Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year that same year.
1999: Appearance in "The Out-of-Towners"
Goldie Hawn appeared in the film "The Out-of-Towners" in 1999.
2000: Relationship Challenges
News outlets reported rumors of a potential breakup between Hawn and Russell in 2000.
2001: Town & Country Reunion and Box Office Flop
Hawn reunited with Warren Beatty and Diane Keaton for the comedy "Town & Country" in 2001, which unfortunately turned out to be a critical and commercial failure.
2002: Return to the Big Screen
After a break from live-action films, Hawn returned to the big screen in 2002.
2002: The Banger Sisters Release
Goldie Hawn starred alongside Susan Sarandon and Geoffrey Rush in "The Banger Sisters" in 2002. This marked her last live-action film appearance for 15 years.
2002: Role in "The Banger Sisters"
Goldie Hawn starred in the film "The Banger Sisters" in 2002.
2003: Foundation of The Hawn Foundation
In 2003, Goldie Hawn founded The Hawn Foundation, an organization dedicated to educating underprivileged children.
2003: Founding the Hawn Foundation
In 2003, Goldie Hawn founded the Hawn Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving youth education through programs that promote well-being and life-enhancing strategies.
2004: Further Relationship Speculation
Rumors of a split between Hawn and Russell resurfaced in 2004.
2005: Publication of Autobiography
Hawn's autobiography, titled "A Lotus Grows in the Mud," was published in 2005.
2012: Reflections on Spirituality and Religion
In a 2012 interview, Goldie Hawn discussed her views on spirituality and religion, stating that she identifies as Jewish while also embracing a broader perspective on spiritual development.
2013: Voice Acting Debut
Hawn ventured into voice acting in 2013, lending her voice to the character of Peggy McGee in an episode of "Phineas and Ferb" alongside Gordon Ramsay.
2017: Return to Film with "Snatched"
After a period away from the big screen, Goldie Hawn returned to film with a role in the movie "Snatched" in 2017.
2017: Comedy Collaboration with Amy Schumer
In 2017, Hawn co-starred with Amy Schumer in the comedy "Snatched," marking her return to film after a long break.
2018: Appearance in "The Christmas Chronicles"
Goldie Hawn appeared in the film "The Christmas Chronicles" in 2018.
2018: The Christmas Chronicles Cameo
Hawn made a cameo appearance as Mrs. Claus in Netflix's "The Christmas Chronicles" in 2018.
2020: Role in "The Christmas Chronicles 2"
Goldie Hawn reprised her role in "The Christmas Chronicles 2", released in 2020.
2020: The Christmas Chronicles 2 Leading Role
Hawn reprised her role as Mrs. Claus, this time in a leading role, for the sequel "The Christmas Chronicles 2" in 2020.
2023: Celebrating 40 Years Together
Hawn and Russell celebrated 40 years together in 2023, defying the odds and proving their enduring bond.