What happened to Claire Sardina? Tragic accident explored amid Kate Hudson's biographical drama Song Sung Blue world premiere

The official trailer of Craig Brewer's brand-new film, Song Sung Blue, starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, who play the roles of Mike and Claire Sardina, was released on November 4, 2025. Brewer's biographical musical drama film, which is scheduled for release on December 25, 2025, also stars other renowned actors, including Michael Imperioli, Fisher Stevens, and Jim Belushi.

According to USA Today, the Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman starrer musical drama narrates the story of Mike and Claire Sardina, who formed the Neil Diamond tribute band Lightning & Thunder during the '80s and '90s.

Written and directed by Craig Brewer, Song Sung Blue, which is based on independent filmmaker Greg Kohs' 2008 documentary of the same name, follows Mike and Claire and explores their love story while shedding light on them as performers who are struggling hard in search of musical success, purpose, love, and a sense of family.

Following the trailer release of the Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson starrer musical, netizens and film enthusiasts are curious to find out what happened to Claire Sardina. The Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based singers, at the time, had a dedicated local fan base due to their impressive renditions of Patsy Cline and Neil Diamond.

However, according to tribute.ca, while their tribute act was at its peak, performing at local music festivals, small-sized clubs, and community events, Claire Sardina unfortunately met with a serious car accident while mowing her lawn in 1996. Due to the accident, she lost one of her legs, as it had to be amputated. Being a dedicated artist and a passionate singer, her love for music made her return to the stage once again, despite going through such a serious emotional and physical trauma.

Kate Hudson reveals Neil Diamond was on a video call before the Song Sung Blue trailer release

Kate Hudson, who plays the character of Claire Sardina in Craig Brewer's upcoming musical drama, during an interview with USA Today, revealed that the legendary singer-songwriter, Neil Diamond, called on FaceTime to share his best wishes before Song Sung Blues' trailer release. The 84-year-old musical legend cooperated with the filmmakers to make the movie.

While Diamond couldn't be present at the trailer release, which took place at Hollywood's AFI Fest, in his video call, the singer said:

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"He wishes he could be here, but he can't. And that he loves the movie. He even said that he wishes his mother and dad could have been here tonight."

Distributed by Focus Features, Song Sung Blue will be in theaters across the United States on December 25, 2025.

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