Kate Hudson Reacts to Taylor Swift’sAlmost Famous-Inspired Penny Lane Coat — and Its Possible 'Easter Eggs'

Mar. 15, 2025

Kate Hudson reacts to Taylor Swift’s seemingly ‘Almost Famous’-inspired look from Super Bowl weekend.Photo:RGR Collection / Alamy;Backgrid

RGR Collection / Alamy;Backgrid

WhenTaylor Swiftdescended upon Super Bowl weekend, she instantly declared one thing: the Penny Lane coat is back.

On Feb. 8, the “Cruel Summer” singer, 35, rocked achic shearling coatthat cinema fans could arguably agree was a nod toAlmost Famous, a 2000 rom-com starringKate Hudsonas a ‘70s band groupie named Penny Lane, whose coat in the film became so famous that she became the unofficial namesake for the style.

While appearing on theTonight Showwith Jimmy Fallonon Feb. 25, Hudson, 45, had nothing but kind words to say about Swift’s nod to the movie, which earned Hudson her first Golden Globe in 2001.

“This was very exciting, She wore the Penny Lane coat,” said the actress, who also pointed out that there were more Easter eggs referenced with Swift’s look than meets the eye.

Taylor Swift at 2025 Super Bowl weekend in New Orleans.Backgrid

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Hudson and hostJimmy Fallonwent on to discuss some of the potential clues that nodded to 13, Swift’s lucky number. First,Almost Famouswas released on Sept. 13, 2000, while The Beatles’ hit song, “Penny Lane,” wasreleased in the U.S.on Feb. 13, 1967.

“It’s getting kind of weird,” Hudson joked.

While not confirmed, it makes total sense that Swift would’ve wanted to bring some good fortune to the match with a superstitiously styled outfit. Although, we think she’s likely just a fan of the winter staple, which has also been seen on the likes of Bella Hadid and Sydney Sweeney.

Taylor Swift arrives at the Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs game on Dec. 21, 2024.Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty

Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty

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“The looks she created forAlmost Famouswere perfectly of the era,” Hudson toldVoguein 2015.

“Betsy worked with Neil Young and travelled a lot in the rock world during that time, so the looks were very authentic to her experience. It’s no surprise that they have maintained that kind of longevity. I believe that Penny Lane’s signature coat, which Betsy designed, is actually on exhibit at a museum, and I think that shows how that character’s look really resonated with people. I feel very lucky to have been able to do that film.”

Kate Hudson in “Almost Famous”.RGR Collection / Alamy

RGR Collection / Alamy

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And in an interview with PEOPLE in 2024, Hudson reflected on howstarring inAlmost Famouschanged her life.

“I think [he] connected with the fact that I loved music and saw that in me, but he really blew the lid open for so much music for me. I was 19, and he just filled me with all this great music that I’d never heard,” Hudson said. “That was the beginning of everything for me.”

source: people.com