Hudson A-Rod’s Latest Iris Gaines?
Via the Daily News -
A-Rod may have a new lucky charm.
The Yankee slugger’s latest girlfriend, movie star cutie Kate Hudson, loves to cheer him on from the stands – and he’s been on top of his game ever since they went public.
His batting average since their first public smooch on July 25 is running almost 25 points higher than his season average. And he’s socked two homers in the last three games – including a two-run blast that ended the marathon Friday night/Saturday morning game against the Red Sox.
The bubbly blond Hudson, 30, has been rooting for Alex Rodriguez all summer, laughing and waving from a front row seat at Yankee Stadium.
The News caught up with Hudson last night at Los Dados restaurant in the Meatpacking District and she declined comment – but smiled – when asked if she’s helped A-Rod’s game.
The two made their relationship official at the team’s family picnic day, cuddling and smooching for the cameras. Ever since, he’s been batting .283 – hitting two homers over the weekend and striking out less. He was 1 for 3 in last night’s game and his season average is .259.
Over the weekend, Hudson brought mom Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell to root for her new boyfriend. Meeting the parents is a nice-guy turn for A-Rod, who was linked to Madonna and a Vegas stripper before divorcing his wife Cynthia last year.
Hudson also went with the Yankees on their last two road trips, cheering on her man in Tampa Bay and Toronto.
She’s gotten none of the bad vibes Jessica Simpson faced from Dallas Cowboys fans, who blamed her for then-boyfriend Tony Romo’s poor performance.
The romantic comedy star apparently has made nice with the Yanks’ general manager, too – she and Brian Cashman have been spotted walking together through the tunnel under Yankee Stadium after a game.
Does that make Cashman Dupree?
We continue to report on/talk about A-Rod’s off-field business…because? I seriously can’t think of one person that remotely cares about this topic.
@ MJ:Face it. He’s a “celebrity.” That’s why we see it and hear it. I have the same reaction as you whenever I see the news carrying on about Britney Spears – and I ask the questions “Did anyone ever really care about this person? And, in any event, why are we still talking about them now?” But, the media does continue to talk about her…because…obviously, SOMEBODY must care to know, etc., even if I’m clueless as to who they are and/or why they would care…and, I suppose we could say the same about A-Rod’s off the field “stuff” – just because you cannot think of one person who cares about it, or why they care, doesn’t mean that they’re not out there…and still care…
Steve Lombardi wrote:
Let me at them, so I can make fun of them