Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell have been in a long-term relationship for decades, and they have publicly shown affection for each other over the years. Although the couple is not married, their relationship is one of the longest in Hollywood. The iconic movie stars crossed paths in 1966 when they both filmed the comedy musical western film “The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band.” Hawn revealed in an interview that she met Russell when she was 21 and he was 16.
The veteran actress admitted, “I thought he was adorable, but he was much too young.” Meanwhile, he once recalled seeing her for the first time, “[…] I thought she was awfully attractive.” The pair reunited when they filmed “Swing Shift” in 1983, and when they saw each other, he told her that she had a “great figure.” They have been together for 40 years since.
The lovebirds raised four kids together over the years: Oliver and Kate Hudson from Hawn’s previous relationship, Boston Russell, whom the actor welcomed with his ex-wife, and Wyatt Russell, the couple’s only child together. Hawn has called her partner of four decades “brilliant” and “perfectly maddening. Like the real-life modern Romeo and Juliet, here are 20 photos that show just how much Russell deserves Hawn’s praises.
1. Show business veteran star Russell is a gentleman when it comes to his longtime girlfriend. He is often seen being affectionate with her. The photo below shows the lovebirds sharing a passionate moment.
![Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell in the set of "Overboard," 1987 | Source: Getty Images](https://cdn.amomama.com/3511a2d91d7aeff70e83509aff634188f72b760a5dc75f5b17553ce73ca180a0.jpg)
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell in the set of “Overboard,” 1987 | Source: Getty Images
2. Russell makes Hawn blush as her blue eyes pop, and her smile shines brighter when she looks at him, as apparent in the picture below.
![Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn on January 1, 1991 | Source: Getty Images](https://cdn.amomama.com/8b85c0b161a0909b9a8b9c088944259eea2c4aef2182cc09fefd37f48dbb941f.jpg)
Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn on January 1, 1991 | Source: Getty Images
3. When Hawn is around her beau, she laughs like they are the only two people in the room. Russell shares her joy in those moments.
![Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell at the the New York premiere of "The Hateful Eight," 2015 | Source: Getty Images](https://cdn.amomama.com/6a9065b9cf2452339c075e873ea25b79488ee7c2c6a9c3e385d8fe94c1406a3b.jpg)
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell at the the New York premiere of “The Hateful Eight,” 2015 | Source: Getty Images
4. The couple is not afraid to show some PDA. This was evident during Hawn’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony. As she posed on the ground, lying beside her star, Russell came to her level to kiss her.
![Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell when they were jointly honored with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 4, 2017 in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images](https://cdn.amomama.com/86d42a88b847ab07367862e4ef46245ab9d53ca513417b07eb1289209210438f.jpg)
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell when they were jointly honored with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 4, 2017 in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images
5. Russell participates in outdoor activities with Hawn. The pair were seen riding bicycles side-by-side once in the streets of Los Angeles, California.
![Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell spotted cycling on May 21, 2020 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images](https://cdn.amomama.com/e6b4093047089e84c9651155804d175485e0fbd7edb432b2dbd1902370aa4dc2.jpg)
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell spotted cycling on May 21, 2020 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
6. Russell is not shy to kiss his beloved partner in public, and it was apparent when the duo was honored with a double Star ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
![Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell at the ceremony honoring them with a double star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 4, 2017 in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images](https://cdn.amomama.com/2607b5c0649a382dcdbb7376a4b02c79783d64c9609e5f03bc9fe02098612771.jpg)
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell at the ceremony honoring them with a double star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 4, 2017 in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images
7. Russell and Hawn have shared the dance floor as the two danced together during her inaugural at “Love for Kids” and seemed to have a blast as they gazed into each other’s eyes.
![Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn dance at her inaugural "Love In For Kids" at Ron Burkle's Green Acres Estate on November 21, 2014 in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images](https://cdn.amomama.com/dca8a119eedb38db3023b17659fb65a81b220e965756e5927e9d9a68606903e1.jpg)
Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn dance at her inaugural “Love In For Kids” at Ron Burkle’s Green Acres Estate on November 21, 2014 in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images
8. The world-famous Hollywood couple has been photographed during their unguarded moments laughing together. In one shot, Hawn was seen being herself laughing uncontrollably alongside Russell.
![Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell spotted on October 19, 2016 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images](https://cdn.amomama.com/9fa2d80200eded4451c75e416bed863a57f9e4b9bb8fbfb92490b5d93812c429.jpg)
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell spotted on October 19, 2016 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
9. Through all the years that they have been together, Russell can still pull a surprise on Hawn. He presented her with a cake for her birthday while at Netflix’s “The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two” Drive-In Event once.
![Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn at "The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two" Drive-In Event at The Grove on November 19, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images](https://cdn.amomama.com/0a0ee42bb66dcf2f84f788c7141510c533988503fd6af6c12677c52550d67819.jpg)
Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn at “The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two” Drive-In Event at The Grove on November 19, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
10. Russell dresses stylishly when around Hawn. He was spotted wearing a leather shirt with stone-washed jeans during their outing once at night.
![An undated photo of Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell pictured holding hands outdoors at night | Source: Getty Images](https://cdn.amomama.com/ee814bfb6d9dc53390424f4407d2fb4a3e08faf66030afe339428fd6ca0349d8.jpg)
An undated photo of Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell pictured holding hands outdoors at night | Source: Getty Images
11. Russell always holds his significant other close to him. He wrapped his arm around her during the duo’s celebrity sighting once.
![Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn spotted on October 21, 2015 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images](https://cdn.amomama.com/aa1e4319026534bc027f02044642b5a36762d34f5fdd2f03e8e13d2d6b8bc0b2.jpg)
Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn spotted on October 21, 2015 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
12. He is a great father to her older kids, as her daughter calls him “Pa.” The actress revealed that her stepdad adores his family. The father-and-daughter duo was pictured in a warm embrace once.
![Kurt Russell and Kate Hudson attend the ceremony honoring Goldie Hawn and Russell with a double-star ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 4, 2017 in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images](https://cdn.amomama.com/f392ac69f4b011c3e098fb1eed9c635fb531056086f1f5f640dafc05a9a24b83.jpg)
Kurt Russell and Kate Hudson attend the ceremony honoring Goldie Hawn and Russell with a double-star ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 4, 2017 in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images
13. The family man is also a doting grandparent. He and his loved ones were pictured in a group photo at “The Christmas Chronicles” premiere, all smiles.
![(L-R) Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Oliver Hudson, Erinn Bartlett, Bodhi Hudson, Wilder Hudson, Rio Hudson, Meredith Hagner and Wyatt Russell at the premiere of "The Christmas Chronicles," 2018 | Source: Getty Images](https://cdn.amomama.com/c53fb2190befac1ee060713bddf71765f1f859a8a5adbb9d0054a2b154e3e7d6.jpg)
(L-R) Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Oliver Hudson, Erinn Bartlett, Bodhi Hudson, Wilder Hudson, Rio Hudson, Meredith Hagner and Wyatt Russell at the premiere of “The Christmas Chronicles,” 2018 | Source: Getty Images
14. Hawn can be playful around Russell. While attending Goldie’s Love In For Kids, the pair posed for a snap where Hawn makes a funny face while he widely smiles at the camera.
![Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell at the Goldie's Love In For Kids at Ron Burkle's Green Acres Estate on November 3, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California | Source: Getty Images](https://cdn.amomama.com/d7b70a56630e1cb05403a7ca7869df2c21b665e08f2ce284585a692931c57d6c.jpg)
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell at the Goldie’s Love In For Kids at Ron Burkle’s Green Acres Estate on November 3, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California | Source: Getty Images
15. Russell and Hawn have had some heartwarming moments together. The lovebirds were seen sharing popcorn once while attending the premiere of the movie, “The Christmas Chronicles.”
![Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn at the premiere of "The Christmas Chronicles," 2018 | Source: Getty Images](https://cdn.amomama.com/8cd5cac3a22e8a77141f405ac3868164e5bc8540801a591f77278576ddd70c7e.jpg)
Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn at the premiere of “The Christmas Chronicles,” 2018 | Source: Getty Images
16. The movie stars were photographed walking side-by-side down the street wearing casual clothes during a celebrity sighting with both sporting glasses.
![Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn spotted on September 10, 2015 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images](https://cdn.amomama.com/629518ff86eec5fc65a9bfe0eec5bf21669d51c571501745d65f0d09efbd7eb2.jpg)
Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn spotted on September 10, 2015 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
17. Russell and Hawn’s love story is like a fairytale or something from a movie. The couple was once pictured romantically holding each other as she had her eyes closed while he held on to her from the back, all smiles with both donning chic formal attires.
![Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn at the Women's Sports Foundation's 19th annual Salute to Women in Sports Awards Dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria on October 19, 1999 | Source: Getty Images](https://cdn.amomama.com/24bffb100019716312674a2440c10d35fae26cd686fc4fd89eb16720261c9374.jpg)
Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn at the Women’s Sports Foundation’s 19th annual Salute to Women in Sports Awards Dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria on October 19, 1999 | Source: Getty Images
18. Russell is so taken with his beloved of many years that he looks at her in a mesmerizing manner. One prime example was when the pair attended the 69th Annual Academy Awards. One can easily swoon seeing them together.
![Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn at The 69th Annual Academy Awards at Shrine Auditorium on March 24, 1997 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images](https://cdn.amomama.com/9631775f073cd0eab79b757f72210a30d9153495d50b542226cc9518dd0bc7e3.jpg)
Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn at The 69th Annual Academy Awards at Shrine Auditorium on March 24, 1997 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
19. During one of the showbiz stars’ celebrity sightings once, Hawn showed that she and Russell are a formidable couple by holding onto his arm while walking behind him during a casual stroll.
![Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell spotted on November 25, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images](https://cdn.amomama.com/12bc3c8ec974136636489413bace9981e21a12cd60be1f429f930cda6a73d712.jpg)
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell spotted on November 25, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
20. Decades into their relationship, Russell and Hawn still hold hands. They were pictured hand-in-hand leaving a midtown restaurant in New York City. The stars stepped out wearing warm clothes.
![Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell pictured leaving a midtown restaurant on February 9, 2007 in New York City. | Source: Getty Images](https://cdn.amomama.com/b60c36b50b6d3f0960da5b3d8be6fb08814be8e49bf5b59ff98a8c6f517cfebe.jpg)
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell pictured leaving a midtown restaurant on February 9, 2007 in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
Hawn, 77, and her longtime boyfriend, Russell, 72, do more than hold hands together in their relationship. In a 2023 interview, the Academy Award winner revealed that she and the Massachusetts native also take a shower together.