Kate Hudson is on the cover of October’s British Elle, and in the interview she opens up about her new relationship with Muse frontman Matt Ballamy, her relationship with her ex, and some of her reading/workout habits.

On her new boyfriend, Muse frontman Matt Bellamy:
“He’s lovely.”

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 career: ‘I think that happens sometimes. You get burnt out. I have to recharge. Artistically, I have zero competitive nature – to the point where I wish I had a little more sometimes.’

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.’

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.’

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