KATE HUDSON (Penny Lane) earned critical acclaim for her debut film performance in Risa Bramon Garcia's comedy "200 Cigarettes," in which she co-starred with Ben Affleck, Courtney Love, Christina Ricci and Jay Mohr. Hudson's upcoming films include the romantic comedy "About Adam" and Robert Altman's comedy "Dr. T and the Women," in which she joins an all-star ensemble cast, including Richard Gere, Helen Hunt, Laura Dern and Liv Tyler. Her additional film credits include "Gossip," a psychological drama about the dangerous power of rumors, also starring James Marsden and Joshua Jackson; and "Desert Blue," with Christina Ricci and Casey Affleck. In addition, Hudson has been seen on television in the series "Party of Five" and "EZ Streets." She has also performed in stage productions with the prestigious Williamstown Theatre Festival in Pennsylvania.