Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson Light Up The View as Hollywood Rings in Year-End with Chevy Chase Documentary and Box Office Wins

Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson Appear on The View

Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson made a joint appearance on ABC's The View on December 29, 2025, as part of the show's '12 Days of Holidays' segment.[1]

The episode highlighted their recent projects and brought festive energy to audiences just days before New Year's Eve.[1]

Chevy Chase Documentary Premieres on New Year's Day

A new CNN documentary, I'm Chevy Chase. And You're Not, directed by Marina Zenovich, is set to premiere on January 1, 2026.[3]

The film chronicles Chase's rise on Saturday Night Live, his marriages, struggles with drug and alcohol addiction, and on-set disputes, featuring interviews with Lorne Michaels, Dan Aykroyd, and Beverly D'Angelo.[3]

Zenovich described it as a difficult watch that explores the real person behind the conflicts.[3]

Hollywood Box Office Closes 2025 on High Note

Avatar: Fire and Ash and Marty Supreme drove strong ticket sales, helping Hollywood end a turbulent 2025 with significant box office success.[2]

These films propelled year-end figures despite industry challenges throughout the year.[2]

Key Films Leading the Surge

• Avatar: Fire and Ash: Major contributor to final sales boost.[2]
• Marty Supreme: Another top performer in late 2025 releases.[2]

Kennedy Center Jazz Concert Fallout

Musician Chuck Redd canceled a Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center following the addition of President Trump's name to the building.[2]

The Kennedy Center president criticized the cancellation, highlighting tensions over the renaming.[2]

Nicki Minaj Faces Deportation Petition Backlash

A Change.org petition titled "Deport Nicki Minaj to Trinidad" has surpassed 70,000 signatures after her appearance at a Turning Point USA event.[5]

The petition criticizes her praise for Trump and Vance, with some fans calling her a 'danger to American soil' amid her feud with Jay-Z.[5]

Minaj's surprise conservative event appearance earlier in December sparked the online movement.[2][5]

Recent Entertainment Losses

Actor James Ransone, known for The Wire and It: Chapter Two, died at age 46 in an apparent suicide on December 19, 2025.[2][4]

His passing marks a tragic note amid year-end entertainment news.[4]