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Kate Hudson Reflects on Near Spider-Man Role, No Regrets

12/24/2025

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Kate Hudson (actress) nearly played Mary Jane Watson in the 2002 Spider-Man, with Kirsten Dunst ultimately receiving the role.
During her Watch What Happens Live appearance, she said she is grateful for her choice to star in Four Feathers, where she met Heath Ledger.
Hudson acknowledged Spider-Man's success by noting it grossed over $800 million and expressed no regret, saying, "Life happens exactly the way it’s supposed to."

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Kate Hudson (actress) nearly played Mary Jane Watson in the 2002 Spider-Man, with Kirsten Dunst ultimately receiving the role.
During her Watch What Happens Live appearance, she said she is grateful for her choice to star in Four Feathers, where she met Heath Ledger.
Hudson acknowledged Spider-Man's success by noting it grossed over $800 million and expressed no regret, saying, "Life happens exactly the way it’s supposed to."