Comedies:
* Almost Famous (2000): Her breakthrough role as Penny Lane, a groupie in the 1970s rock scene.
* How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003): A rom-com classic where she plays Andie Anderson, a magazine writer.
* Bride Wars (2009): She plays Liv, a bride-to-be in a hilarious battle with her best friend.
* Something Borrowed (2011): A romantic comedy about a woman who falls for her best friend's fiancé.
* The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2012): A dramatic thriller about a Pakistani-American man accused of terrorism.
* The Other Woman (2014): A comedy about three women who discover they're all dating the same man.
* Deepwater Horizon (2016): A disaster drama about the oil rig explosion.
* Wish I Was Here (2014): An indie film about a struggling actor trying to raise his children.
* Marshall (2017): A legal drama about the early career of Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court Justice.
* The Killer Inside Me (2010): A dark psychological thriller.
Romantic Dramas:
* You, Me and Dupree (2006): A romantic comedy where she plays a woman whose life is upended by her husband's unemployed best friend.
* Fool's Gold (2008): A romantic adventure comedy about a couple searching for treasure.
* Nine (2009): A musical drama about a film director struggling with his relationships.
* A Little Bit of Heaven (2011): A romantic comedy about a woman who is diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Other Notable Roles:
* Almost Famous (2000): A drama about a teenage journalist covering a rock band on the road.
* Raising Helen (2004): A family drama about a woman who becomes the guardian of her nieces and nephews.
* The Skeleton Key (2005): A supernatural thriller about a woman who discovers a dark secret in the old mansion she's caring for.
* The Last Song (2010): A romantic drama about a troubled teenager who reconnects with her estranged father.
* Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022): An ensemble mystery film.
Upcoming Projects:
* Romy and Michele's High School Reunion 2 (announced)
This list is not exhaustive, but it highlights some of the most prominent and critically acclaimed films Kate Hudson has been in. She is a versatile actress who has starred in a wide range of genres, and her filmography is a testament to her talent and range.