Entertainment Movies Goldie Hawn Looks Back on 'Darling' Daughter Kate Hudson's High School Days for Her 45th Birthday The 'Overboard' actress celebrated her daughter's lifelong accomplishments — including her high school track star days! By Charna Flam Charna Flam Charna Flam is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2023. Her work has previously appeared on Variety, The New York Post, and The Wrap. People Editorial Guidelines Published on April 20, 2024 12:52AM EDT Close Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson on November 18, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. . Photo: Rich Fury/Getty Goldie Hawn celebrated her daughter Kate Hudson’s 45th birthday! On Friday, April 19, the Private Benjamin actress shared an Instagram post of a sweet throwback image alongside Hudson. In the photo, the mother and daughter are hugging in matching white tank tops and blue jeans. “Happy birthday, my darling daughter @katehudson," Hawn, 78, began in the caption. "Among all the things you have already accomplished in your life—amazing mother, great dancer, Academy Award-nominated actress, and now a fantastic singer—let us not forget you were the fastest runner in high school and all of LA!" "SO KEEP ON RUNNING SWEETHEART. You’re a RACEHORSE. I love you ❤️ 🎉🎂🥳😘,” concluded Hawn. Hudson thanked her mom in the comment section: “Haha! Mama you’re the best! Being fast is still my favorite accomplishment 😜 Catch me if you can!! 😆💃 Love you so much ❤️.” Along with the fun tribute from her mom, the Hudson received several more birthday wishes via Instagram, including messages from Reese Witherspoon, Ike Barinholtz and Sara Foster. Kate Hudson and Goldie Hawn's Cutest Moments Through the Years Hawn shares daughter Kate and son Oliver with her second ex-husband, Bill Hudson. Hawn and her longtime partner Kurt Russell are also parents to Wyatt Russell. Hudson has three children; she welcomed her first child, Ryder, with her ex-husband Chris Robinson in 2004. Her second son, Bingham, whom she shares with her former fiancé Matt Bellamy, was born in 2011. Seven years later, Hudson gave birth to her first daughter, Rani, whom she shares with her fiancé Danny Fujikawa. Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson on May 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Kevin Winter/Getty Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. For Hawn’s 78th birthday in November, Hudson shared an Instagram post of a sweet video filled with some of their favorite memories. Hudson's video includes photos of the mother-daughter duo traveling, decorating a Christmas tree and hitting the red carpet. “A woman who is easy to celebrate! Happiest Birthday to the most fun, beautiful and inspiring mother ✨ We love you big time Gogo 🎉🎂🥳. Join me in using one word to describe what Gogo means to you and shout out a big HBD 🎁 My word for you today @goldiehawn is 💫MAGNIFICENT💫,” wrote Hudson.