In one of the sweetest and most unexpected moments of her recent press tour, actress Kate Hudson was in the middle of discussing her new film when her interview took a heartwarming turn — thanks to a surprise FaceTime call from none other than Neil Diamond himself.

The “Almost Famous” star was talking to Access Hollywood about her latest project, a musical film inspired by Diamond’s legendary catalog. Hudson reflected on the joy of rediscovering his vast body of work.

“One of the joys of making this movie was doing such a deep dive into his catalog,” she said. “There’s just so much music — even songs I had never heard before that are absolutely beautiful. It was fun to rediscover a whole other part of Neil Diamond.”

When asked about meeting the music icon, Hudson revealed she didn’t meet him until after filming. “I grew up in Colorado, and he lives there, too — but somehow we’d never met,” she laughed. “I finally met him after we wrapped, and he was everything I hoped he’d be — kind, warm, full of joy.”

As she reminisced about working with her co-star and singing Diamond’s timeless hits, Hudson suddenly paused mid-sentence when her phone lit up. “Oh,” she gasped, grinning. “It’s Neil!”

A Sweet Surprise from the Legend Himself

Appearing on FaceTime from what looked like his Colorado home, Diamond greeted her with a gentle smile.

“Hi, I wish you were here,” he said.
“We wish you were here, too!” Hudson replied warmly. “But you’re in the beautiful mountains!”

The iconic singer then offered a touching message:

“I want to say hello and that I do love the movie. It’s the note I want to go out on. I love you all for showing up and attending this little ceremony. I wish my mom and dad were there — but they don’t want to be there.”

Hudson, visibly moved, responded, “We love you, Neil. You’re here with us — everywhere.”

It was a rare, emotional glimpse into the bond between the Hollywood actress and the beloved music legend — and it left both the interviewer and viewers deeply touched.

From Music to Baseball: A Perfect Ending

After the heartwarming exchange, Hudson smoothly transitioned back into conversation, laughing in disbelief. “I mean, what was that? That was the best!”

When asked about her love of baseball — particularly the Los Angeles Dodgers — Hudson lit up again.

“I grew up in a baseball family,” she said proudly. “It’s such an exciting series right now. Watching Shohei Ohtani — maybe the greatest player of all time — it’s just amazing. How lucky are we to have him in L.A.?”

The interview ended on a cheerful note, with Hudson flashing her trademark smile and saying, “It’s going to be an exciting series for sure.”

A Moment Fans Won’t Forget

The spontaneous FaceTime moment captured everything fans love about Kate Hudson: her warmth, authenticity, and joyful spirit.
And for Neil Diamond fans, it was a reminder of the enduring magic of an artist whose music continues to bring people together — even through a surprise video call.