Kurt Russell Put His ‘Worst Foot Forward’ When He Met Goldie Hawn
Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn are one of Hollywood’s most beloved and enduring couples, but their love story didn’t start with a perfect fairytale moment. In fact, when Russell first met Hawn, he admitted that he put his “worst foot forward”, making for an awkward and less-than-ideal first impression.
An Unconventional First Meeting
Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn first crossed paths in 1966 on the set of The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band. At the time, Hawn was 21, and Russell was just 16. While they were friendly, there was no romantic spark—after all, Hawn later joked that Russell was “too young” for her then.
It wasn’t until 1983, when they reunited for the film Swing Shift, that sparks truly began to fly. However, Russell has openly shared that his first real attempt to impress Hawn didn’t exactly go as planned.
Kurt’s Less-Than-Perfect Pickup Line
When Russell reconnected with Hawn years later, he was eager to impress her—but things didn’t go smoothly. By his own admission, he was feeling a bit tipsy when he saw her and blurted out a pick-up line that was far from charming.
“I was severely hungover and I didn’t know Goldie at all except for working with her those many years before,” Russell once recalled. “I just didn’t have in my mind exactly what I was going to say, and the first thing that came out was, ‘Man, you’ve got a great figure.’”
While such a line could have easily backfired, Hawn found it hilarious, setting the tone for their playful and easygoing relationship. Rather than being put off, she saw Russell’s honesty and humor, which would become key elements of their decades-long romance.
The Night That Changed Everything
Despite Russell’s awkward opening line, the two ended up spending the evening together, dancing at a club before heading to Hawn’s newly purchased home. However, there was one small issue—she didn’t have the keys yet.
In a moment straight out of a romantic comedy, Russell and Hawn had to break into her own house. Instead of ruining the moment, the unexpected adventure only brought them closer. They spent the rest of the night talking, laughing, and realizing just how much chemistry they shared.
Decades of Love Without Marriage
Despite never officially marrying, Russell and Hawn have remained one of Hollywood’s strongest couples for over 40 years. Their commitment to one another is based on love, respect, and a shared sense of independence.
“We’ve been married before, and it didn’t work,” Hawn once said. “So why put a name on something when it’s already working perfectly?”
A Love That Lasts
Looking back, Russell’s “worst foot forward” may have actually been the perfect beginning to their love story. His awkward honesty and Hawn’s playful response proved that their relationship was built on laughter, authenticity, and genuine connection—qualities that have kept them together for over four decades.
