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He began his acting career as a child with films like The Strongest Man in the World and Now You See Him, Now You Don’t. He famously had a relationship with Walt Disney and was the last name Disney wrote down before his death.
In the 1990s Kurt Russell went on to start in films like Backdraft, Tombstone and Miracle. As one of Hollywood’s leading men, it’s rumored he’s filmed his last movie and the 71-year-old star is ready to settle back into retirement with longtime partner and actress Goldie Hawn.
With a net worth of $100 million, fans are asking what’s next for their favorite action hero.
Decades Long Career
Russell took a different approach to his career, specifically take a wide range of challenges and films over the years. He likened his career to a drunk driver in an interview with GQ, not that anyone was drunk but because the choices he made created a zig zag pattern from Tango and Cash to The Hateful Eight to taking the role of Santa Claus in The Christmas Chronicles. Never wanting to become stereotyped, Russell saw acting as “not work” and enjoyed every minute of it. The income has allowed Russell and his family to enjoy life and experience travel, passions and giving back.
It’s Personal
Russell married actress Season Hubley in 1979 and they had a son together (Boston) but after their divorce in 1983, he and Hawn officially started dating later that year. Hawn had a son and daughter with ex-husband Bill Hudson (Oliver and Kate) and the pair went on to have a son together (Wyatt).
Will They Or Will They Not?
This blended family has gone on to inspire fans around the globe as they have been outspoken about the importance the two have put on family over the years. Though Russell and Hawn have been together now for nearly 40 years, the two have never married and have repeatedly answered questions about their desire to live with the choice to stay together. In addition, the family are seen together over the holidays, gathering for special events and it’s evident how close the kids and their significant others have remained with the Russell/Hawn clan. Actress Kate Hudson has even said she sees Russell as her father and neither Hudson adds the word ‘step’ when referring to Russell.
Time To Settle Down
Russell and Hawn have invested in numerous properties over the years. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the couple purchased a $3.8 million penthouse in Manhattan. They’ve owned two homes near Palm Desert, CA: one for $3.6 million and another for $5.7 million. They also own a lakefront home in Vancouver, Canada, a Malibu retreat and a vineyard in Santa Ynez Valley.
Their 70-acre estate in Old Snowmass, CO is perhaps the home that has gained the most notoriety for family get-togethers and winter holidays. The property has been in the Russell-Hawn family for over 25 years and includes a 6,500 square foot home with 8 bedrooms, another 2,700 square foot home and a barn with horses. According to Virtual Globe Trotting, Russell helped build the two-story log cabin with Russian-style archway at the front door.
Retirement From Acting
The Overboard star has a long string of hits under his belt but has made recent headlines for announcing he’s wrapping up his career in a unique and very Russell way. The 2018 Netflix hit holiday film The Christmas Chronicles sends audiences on an adventure with two children in need of some additional Christmas spirit. Russell plays Santa Claus and followed up with a sequel in 2020. Director Chris Columbus said Russell was committed to walking away at the top of his game.
Giving Back To Others
In 2016, Russell sold his 1986 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 pickup to Janie’s Fund, a charity for children who are victims of abuse. He regularly supports organizations like Boys & Girls Club of America, The Hawn Foundation, New York Center for Children and Listen Campaign.
What’s Next For Russell
Over the years, Russell has expanded his interests far beyond Hollywood. In 2008, the Death Proof star was filming in Santa Rita Hills. He met friends and vineyard owners, learned tricks of the trade and the details that entail creating your own wine. GoGi Wines was born and Russell has continued practicing blending with a passion to find the perfect wine.
Russell is an FAA-licensed private pilot and is an Honorary Council Member of Wings of Hope, a nonprofit providing medical evacuation flights and access to health care for rural communities across the world. According to Looper, Russell was inspired by his grandfather who was a pilot and was such a good student, he earned a perfect score on his pilot exam. The star has said flying taught him more about who he really is than anything else he’s ever accomplished.
Regardless of where the fun-loving star ends up, those that are closest to him know it’ll be exciting, active and a bit on the wild side.
Sources: GQ, Celebrity Net Worth , Virtual Globe Trotting, Looper
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