CELEBRITYINSIGHTS  02.26

Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson

Song Sung Blue

Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson sparkle in the newly released biographical musical drama film, Song Sung Blue about a real-life Neil Diamond tribute band. The movie is based on Neil Diamond’s classic song, ‘Song Sung Blue’ and focuses on Milwaukee musicians “Lightning & Thunder,” Mike and Claire Sardina, who find success and face tragedy while performing Diamond covers, embodying the idea that music can turn sadness into joy. Jackman and Hudson play the parts of Mike and Claire Sardina. Hudson was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for her performance in the film. Jackman praised her as a “force of nature” and highlighted their easy, trusting dynamic, while Hudson found the work fun and felt like a “real married couple,” emphasizing their deep comfort and shared joy in inhabiting the characters and exploring themes of love, loss, and ambition in this true story about Neil Diamond tribute artists.