From 1982 to 2000, his stepmother was Cindy Williams, of Laverne & Shirley fame
Dabbled in writing and directing while at college, before turning to acting
Started his career as a production assistant on the set of 1996's Executive Decision, starring his stepfather Kurt Russell
Was eliminated on the very first hand of the 2005 World Series of Poker Main Event
Formed Cosmic Productions, a movie and TV production company, with his mother Goldie Hawn, sister Kate Hudson and stepfather Russell; personally oversees Workshed Entertainment, his own division