Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman are making headlines following their appearance at the 2025 Gotham Awards on Monday, December 1, 2025. The two actors were honored with the event's inaugural Gotham Musical Tribute for their work in the upcoming biographical musical film, Song Sung Blue. The project is officially slated to be released on December 25, 2025.In the film, Hudson and Jackman portray Mike and Claire Sardina, the married couple behind the 1980s Neil Diamond tribute act, Lightning & Thunder. Before stepping inside, both actors spoke with the press. Speaking with People, Kate Hudson stated:"Hugh, his superpower is to connect. Whether it's on stage, whether it is on set, whether it is with anyone and everyone, he just wants to connect and he wants to make sure that everyone is happy. I learned that one of the great gifts you can give people is that you actually have a desire to connect to them."She told Hugh Jackman:"I think you give that to everybody, even though I'm sure it takes a lot from you. You are like a masseuse who's constantly giving energy to other people, and needs energy for you."Hugh Jackman returned the sentiment to Hudson, saying:"I learned a lot from Kate. I learned about acting on film, actually. I have done almost 50 films, but, somehow, working with Kate, it is a very difficult thing to describe but the mixture of being prepared and just being instinctive is a really fine line and no one does it better than Kate Hudson."He also added:"Being with her, I learned and I think I became a better actor. Also, there were two key moments where she stuck up for the film, which was inconvenient for timing and everyone, but both of the moments are key moments in the movie now. So, it's sort of that idea of picking your battles, knowing when you need to just really say, 'No I disagree.' And I learned that from Kate, because she is the sweetest, nicest, kindest, always great. So when Kate Hudson says, 'I think this is a mistake, I think we should go left and not right,' everyone stops and listens." View this post on Instagram Instagram PostHugh Jackman weighed in on his playful feud with Ryan ReynoldsNotably, Hugh Jackman took a moment to reignite the ongoing feud with actor Ryan Reynolds. Onstage, he joked the award was "something to make Ryan Reynolds insanely jealous." The audience laughed.Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson's Gotham Awards honor highlighted the actors' musical performances in the film. In a press statement, Gotham Film & Media Institute's executive director of awards organizer, Jeffrey Sharp, stated:"Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman deliver performances in Song Sung Blue that are at once powerful, intimate, and deeply human. Their connection on screen, and the soulful way they bring this true story to life, channel the timeless music of Neil Diamond while revealing their own artistry and spirit."Congratulations to Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson for achieving the Musical Tribute Award at the 2025 Gotham Awards.Also Read: Who is Beau Minniear? What we know about Ellie Goulding's current boyfriend as she reveals pregnancy with actor2025 Gotham Film Awards: Complete list of winners and nomineesWho is Ellie Goulding's ex-husband? All to know as she announces pregnancy with boyfriend Beau Minniear