Kate Hudson, 31, couldn’t be a more perfect cover girl for Elle UK. She’s stylish, hip and fresh; everything the iconic magazine looks for. From the cover to the inside of the 25th anniversary issue, Kate is perfection.

Kate on marriage:

“It’s definitely not something I’m looking for. But the divorce [to Chris Robinson in 2007] doesn’t put me off. I’ll just see what happens. I think a lot of times people are terrified of love and stop themselves from experiencing it. I don’t ever want to get that jaded. I do believe in love. I believe that when you really open yourself up to love, it’s the most beautiful thing.”

On exercise:

“I’ve just finished reading Born to Run by Christopher McDougall. If you’re a runner, you’ll love it. It’s about how far we can go, physically and spiritually. I am, by nature, active and I have to work out. I usually do two hours each day when I’m at home. I dance, I like to spin, I’ve got into some of the Tracy Anderson [trainer to Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna] stuff – I work with this girl Anna in her studio. And I’ve had a trainer called Nicole Stewart for 15 years – she’s trained me when I’ve needed to get into work mode. I’m pretty disciplined. Do I mind having my appearance constantly scrutinised? [Laughs] I don’t have enough time on this planet to worry about things like that.”

On her personal style:

“When it comes to clothes, my personal style has never changed. I’m very specific about the things I like – a lot of printed dresses, lots of different textures. I can’t get away from flowing things. I don’t like clothes that constrict me. It’s, like, ‘Would you like to put some clothes on?’ ‘No, I wouldn’t!’ I’ve got a lot of friends in the fashion industry and I have so much respect for them – they work so hard. Stella [McCartney] dresses me. What I love about her is that everything she designs is comfortable. She understands where women want to cover themselves, where they want things to be flattering. But when I see her we’re just moms together. We’re all about hanging out with the kids, and she’s such an amazing mother.’

Kate Hudson for Elle UK Spread Photos

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