Celebrity IOU: Kate Hudson flexes muscles during renovation for future mother-in-law Melissa Linehan
Kate Hudson flexed her muscles while helping her future mother-in-law Melissa Linehan’s backyard renovation on Monday’s episode of Celebrity IOU.
The 43-year-old actress enlisted the Property Brothers, twins Drew and Jonathan Scott, to spruce up Melissa’s backyard, where the grandmother, known as ‘Moo moo,’ spends her time gardening.
“I am forever indebted to Melissa, to Moo moo, and I love her madly. I hope every time she comes here and sits in her garden she remembers how held and loved she is,” said Kate, who announced her engagement to Melissa’s son Danny Fujikawa, 36, in September. of 2021.
Wrecking duty: Kate Hudson flexed her muscles while helping her future mother-in-law Melissa Linehan’s backyard renovation on Monday’s episode of Celebrity IOU
Kate, after surprising Melissa with Drew and Jonathan, started early and back-kicked a gate in the patio that knocked her to the ground.
‘That’s because Kurt Russell is my father. He is an action hero,” Kate said, referring to her 71-year-old actor father.
Kate showed up for day one demolition duty ready to get her hands dirty.
‘The demo is, like, a bucket list thing. I always wanted to tear down sh*t,” Kate said to the camera.
Backyard makeover: The 43-year-old actress enlisted the Property Brothers, twins Drew and Jonathan Scott, to spruce up Melissa’s backyard, where the grandmother, known as ‘Moo moo,’ spends time tending to the garden
“Kate came to shake this demolition,” Drew said.
The actress tugged on a rope as she lowered a patio roof with the twins.
‘I love this. That was amazing,” Kate said afterwards.
Day One: Kate showed up for day one demolition duty ready to get her hands dirty
Kate also showed her strength by carrying cinder blocks in each hand.
‘Are you doing two at once?’ Drew asked.
“I can deadlift 100 pounds,” Kate informed him.
Strong star: The actress also showed her strength by carrying cinder blocks in each hand
“Kate clearly works out because she has some muscle,” Jonathan told the camera.
Kate also helped cut brush with a chainsaw, wielded a sledgehammer, and kicked down walls.
“Tearing down the walls was my highlight,” Kate said.
Highlight: “Tearing down the walls was the highlight,” Kate said.
Kate also helped with design elements and choice of finishes as she searched for a southern French vibe for Melissa.
The guys called Kate while she was shooting to get her thoughts on outdoor lighting options.
Kate returned before the big reveal to help with the final touches and was assisted by her four-year-old daughter Rani.
Lamp Options: The guys called Kate while filming to get her thoughts on outdoor lamp options.
They made a little song while planting parsley and sang it sweetly together.
Melissa stayed at Kate’s house during the six-week renovation project, and Kate gave her a ride when it was finished.
Keeping her eyes closed as Kate led her into the courtyard, she was pleasantly surprised by the renovations that included a new driveway to a backyard, a new bocce ball court, and a renovated shed for art projects with her grandchildren.
Helping out: Kate returned ahead of the big reveal to help with the final touches and was assisted by her four-year-old daughter Rani
Danny joined Kate and her mom for the reveal along with his brother Michael.
“This patio will make the life I want to lead possible,” said Melissa, who was completely delighted with the renovation.
‘You know, someone said that, “True love is just being known well.” And I feel like you guys know me and honor me and care about me. And it’s, like, that’s as big a gift as this beauty, you know,” Melissa added as she and Kate got excited.
Family Affair: Danny joined Kate and her mom for the reveal along with his brother Michael
Getting emotional: ‘You know, someone said that “true love is just being known.” And I feel like you guys know me and honor me and care about me. And it’s, like, that’s as big a gift as this cutie, you know,” Melissa added as she and Kate got excited.