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Goldie Hawn — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 21 November 1945 · Age: 80

How old is Goldie Hawn?

Goldie Hawn is 80 years old as of October 2026. She was born on 21 November 1945.

Quick facts

  • Date of birth21 November 1945
  • Age80
  • NationalityAmerican
  • BirthplaceWashington, D.C., United States

Editor's Take:

Goldie Hawn's career shows how a persona built on giggles could become something much more durable. Laugh-In made her a familiar face, yet it was Cactus Flower that proved she could win an Oscar for a supporting role in her first major film. With Private Benjamin she also helped produce a comedy that gave her a lead role and a second nomination. She later stepped back from the screen to care for her mother, then returned with The First Wives Club. Her work with the Hawn Foundation extended her public life beyond acting into children's education.

Key Milestones

  1. 1968: Joined the cast of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In and made her film debut in a minor role in a western comedy
  2. 1969: Won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Cactus Flower
  3. 1980: Starred in and co-produced Private Benjamin, earning a Best Actress nomination
  4. 1996: Returned to the screen in The First Wives Club after a break to care for her mother
  5. 2003: Founded the Hawn Foundation, which runs the MindUP programme for children

Goldie Jeanne Hawn (born November 21, 1945) is an American actress and singer. She achieved stardom and acclaim for playing lighthearted comedic roles in film and television.

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“Jewish Buddhist”
— Goldie Hawn, How she described her religious beliefs in 2012

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Goldie Hawn: Laugh-In star turned Oscar winner

American actress and singer, born 1945

Goldie Hawn was born in Washington on 21 November 1945.

Hawn became widely known through the sketch show Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, which she joined in 1968.

She won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Cactus Flower (1969) and was nominated for Best Actress for Private Benjamin (1980).

She has been with Kurt Russell since 1983, and she is the mother of Oliver Hudson, Kate Hudson and Wyatt Russell.

Career highlights

  1. 1968Laugh-In breakthrough: Became a TV favourite as a giggling regular
  2. 1969Cactus Flower Oscar: Won Best Supporting Actress for first major film
  3. 1980Private Benjamin: Co-produced and starred, earning Best Actress nomination
  4. 2003Hawn Foundation: Founded charity for children's education
  5. 2017Snatched comeback: First big-screen role since 2002

Did you know?As a child she danced in a 1955 Ballets Russes de Monte Carlo staging of The Nutcracker.

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When is Goldie Hawn's birthday?
Goldie Hawn's birthday is November 21. She was born on November 21, 1945 in Washington, D.C., United States.
How old is Goldie Hawn?
Goldie Hawn is 80 years old, and turns 81 on her next birthday, November 21.
Who shares a birthday with Goldie Hawn?
Famous people who share Goldie Hawn's November 21 birthday include Benedict XV, Isaac Bashevis Singer, Björk, René Magritte and Friedrich Schleiermacher.

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Last reviewed: October 2026