Wyatt Russell just celebrated his 40th birthday and his life looks even more like a movie than it did in the last decade.
The Thunderbolts actor, whose parents are Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, was honored by his wife of seven years, Meredith Hagner. The couple are parents to sons, Buddy, five, and Boone, two.
In a sweet Instagram post, the Bad Monkey actress wrote: "Oh, baby. Happy happy birthday. The oldest youngest man ive ever met. A deep well of soul and and roots that sink so deep, that hold so much. strong sharp edges and warm heart. A deep seeded wisdom that feels like it was passed down from many lives lived."
She continued: "Falling in love with you was like taking a deep breath. Im so happy to have gotten to know so many yous over the last 12 years and i look forward to the many more yous to be. May you sink deeper into yourself, babe."
"Hope this year for you brings more open door days playing guitar loud in the living room, to building your violins, skiing with your little boys to whom you are their everything, laughing with your parents and siblings. I love you. We love you. Happy happiest birthday," Meredith added.
So, to celebrate Wyatt's birthday, let's take a look at 20 photos that share a glimpse into his movie-like life.
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© InstagramWyatt's famous parents, Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell
On July 10, 1986, Goldie and Kurt welcomed Wyatt, their first son together. The actors got together in 1983 and have been together ever since.
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© InstagramWyatt is the youngest sibling
Before he was born, and before his parents got together, Wyatt's older siblings came into the world. Goldie welcomed her children Oliver and Kate Hudson with her ex-husband Bill Hudson. And in 1980, Kurt became a dad to Boston Russell, who he shares with his ex-wife Season Hubley.
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© InstagramWyatt met his wife on set
Just like his parents, Wyatt met the love of his life on set. The actor and Meredith met in 2016 while filming Folk Hero & Funny Guy. Soon after, they also appeared in Ingrid Goes West, and Wyatt made a small cameo in Meredith's 2025 film You're Cordially Invited.
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© InstagramThe actor proposed in 2018
Two years after they met, Wyatt asked Meredith to marry him on Christmas. The actress announced the news on Instagram, saying: "the love of my dang life proposed to me."
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© InstagramWyatt and Meredith tied the knot in 2019
In September 2019, the couple got married in Aspen at Goldie's house surrounded by family. Their guests were transported to the family home in school buses and the couple leaned into a western vibe.
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© InstagramThe couple became parents in 2021
Two years after their wedding, Wyatt and Meredith welcomed their first son Buddy Prine in March 2021. "It's everything you didn't know it was going to be," he said of becoming a dad to Entertainment Tonight.
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© InstagramTheir second son was born in 2024
On February 13, 2024, the Russell family grew again. Meredith gave birth to their second son, Boone Joseph.
"When you become a parent, you realize what your parents feel about you," Wyatt explained of his fatherhood journey. "And so you realize that all they want you to be is happy. They want you to live a fulfilled life, and that's all you care about for your kids. And so I'm imagining that's all my parents care about."
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© InstagramMeredith and Wyatt love to travel
The couple travel the world, from a lowkey camping trip in Oregon to a dreamy vacation in Greece.
