Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Goldie Hawn
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Apr 15, 2024 
Goldie Hawn, the Academy Award-winning actress known for classics like "Cactus Flower," chats with Conan about her vibrant life journey. She shares how she met Kurt Russell through his mother and recalls her tough early days as a dancer in New York. Goldie reveals her groundbreaking experience producing "Private Benjamin" and emphasizes the importance of mental health for youth through her MindUP program. Her stories are filled with humor and reflections on resilience, all while advocating for positive societal change.
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Meeting Kurt Russell's Mother
- Goldie Hawn met Kurt Russell's mother before meeting him.
- She was 21 and auditioning as a dancer at Disney Studios when Kurt's mother pointed her out.
Reconnecting with Kurt Russell
- Years later, Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell reconnected while she was producing Swing Shift.
- Russell's focus on her children sealed the deal.
Early Challenges in New York
- Goldie Hawn moved to New York at 18 and faced early challenges like finding a place to live.
- An uncomfortable encounter with her dance instructor prompted her to find her own apartment.