India, Dec. 3 -- Hollywood wood star Hugh Jackman has thrown his full support behind his co star from the upcoming film, Song Sung Blue, actor Kate Hudson's bid for an Academy Award, making a strong case for why he believes she deserves to finally take home the golden statuette. Standing beside her at the 35th annual Gotham Awards in New York City on Monday, the 58-year-old actor publicly championed Kate as a frontrunner this awards season.

"Kate Hudson is not only one of the great stars of our business, she is a consummate actor. I believe this time she is going to get an Oscar," Hugh said from the stage at Cipriani Wall Street, as the pair accepted the inaugural Musical Tribute honor.

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