Alright, here's a story that’s going to make you think. Oliver Hudson, the actor known for his roles in Scream Queens and Rules of Engagement, recently made a pretty bold confession. During an episode of his podcast, "Sibling Revelry," he revealed that he cheated on his now-wife, Erinn Bartlett, before they tied the knot in 2006. Yep, you heard that right—before they even got married. This isn't something you hear every day, and it’s a pretty heavy topic to unpack.
His Honest Admission on the Podcast
Oliver, who is now 47 years old, opened up about his past mistakes during an episode that aired on Tuesday, April 9. He shared this deeply personal revelation with guest Robyn Lively. He explained, “When I got engaged, something shifted inside of me. I spiraled out of control, and I started making some really bad decisions. I was unfaithful, and I was cheating. But here’s the thing—I never got caught.”
Now, you might think that’s where the story ends, but it doesn’t. Oliver went on to say, “I couldn’t live with myself knowing that I was carrying this weight. I knew I had to tell her everything. I couldn’t get married, couldn’t build a life together, and especially couldn’t have children with this heavy secret hanging over me.”
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Turning to His Mom for Guidance
When things got tough, Oliver did what a lot of us would do—he turned to his mom for advice. And not just any mom, but the legendary Goldie Hawn. He explained, “My mom played a huge role in helping me navigate this situation. She reminded me that it’s not just about the action itself, but about looking at the bigger picture—the totality of the relationship.”
Goldie helped Oliver see that relationships are complex, and while mistakes can happen, it’s how you handle them that truly matters. It’s like when you fall off your bike—you can either stay down or get back up and keep going. Oliver chose the latter.
Working Through It Together
Eventually, Oliver found the courage to come clean to Erinn, who was then 51 years old. He told her everything, and instead of walking away, they decided to work through it together. After a two-year engagement, they got married in 2006. Now, that’s some serious commitment right there.
Oliver shared, “We went through therapy, had tough conversations, and did everything we needed to do to get through it. And honestly, I don’t regret it. I mean, I regret causing pain because I never want to hurt anyone. But if that hadn’t happened, I don’t know what kind of person I would be today.”
Today, Oliver and Erinn are the proud parents of three children: Wilder, 16, Bodhi, 13, and Rio, 10. They’ve built a life together, and it seems like they’ve come out stronger on the other side.
Oliver continued, “I’m not one to dwell on regrets because at the end of the day, every choice I’ve made—whether good or bad—has shaped who I am today. I’ve made some pretty bad choices in my life, and you might think I’d regret those, but I don’t. Because if I hadn’t made those choices, I wouldn’t be the person I am right now.”
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A Look Back at His Childhood
Oliver isn’t one to shy away from honesty, especially on his podcast. In a previous episode aired on March 18, he opened up about how his childhood experiences contributed to some of the challenges he faced later in life. He talked about his mother, Goldie Hawn, and how she was both an amazing mother and a source of trauma for him.
“My mom was my primary caregiver, and I spent a lot of time with her. But there were moments when I felt unprotected. She was working, she had new boyfriends who I didn’t always get along with, and she was living her life. Despite all that, she was an incredible mother,” Oliver shared.
