Kate Hudson and Brenda Song Interview
In the third episode of Running Point’s newly released second season, Kate Hudson’s Isla laments that she never had many female friends growing up. “My mother taught me all women were threats,” she recalls in voice over during a college flashback. The now-head of the Los Angeles Waves basketball team explains it wasn’t until college that she made her first girlfriend, Ali, played by Brenda Song. The duo were a core part of the first season, but as the comedy series — executive produced and created by Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz and David Stassen — expanded into its now streaming second season, things got bit rocky for Ali and Isla. “We get to really meet Isla and Ali when they meet in college and then explore their friendship,” Hudson tells The Hollywood Reporter. “Their origin story, as we like to call it,” Song chimes in. Song’s Ali is forced to push her boss and best friend — tough combo — for a raise. When it’s revealed by Isla’s brother that it’s not happening and Isla’s …
