Goldie Hawn was born in Washington, DC, and grew up in Takoma Park, Maryland. |
Her father had German and English roots, while her maternal grandparents were Hungarian-Jewish immigrants. |
She comes from a lineage that includes Edward Rutledge, the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence. |
Goldie began her dance training at the age of three and made her performance debut at eleven. |
In 1964, she opened her own ballet school in Washington DC after dropping out of college. |
Goldie was discovered by talent agent Bud Simon while performing in a dance TV special. |
She has been recognized for her comedic roles and was noted for her performance in Private Benjamin. |
In 1976, Goldie became one of the first women to own a production company in Hollywood. |
She has collaborated with American singers to produce music and released a pop-country album. |
Goldie has a keen interest in meditation and supports educational programs for children through her foundation. |
She values family and engages in various philanthropic activities. |