How Kate Hudson and the 'Running Point' Creators Brought Their Jeanie Buss-Inspired Character to Life
In ELLE.com’s recurring feature Character Study, we ask the creators behind our favorite shows to go deep about what went into creating their memorable characters: the original idea behind them, how they were tailored to the actor,
Netflix's 'Running Point' is based on LA Lakers owner Jeanie Buss. Here's how the show compares to real life.
The "Running Point" creator Mindy Kaling said Jeanie Buss, the owner of the LA Lakers, approached her to make a TV show about her life five years ago.
L.A. Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss Shares the True Story Behind Running Point
The inspiration behind Hudson's character and a writer for the Netflix comedy talk to TIME about drawing from history for the series.
Is Netflix's 'Running Point' based on Lakers owner Jeanie Buss?
If the story sounds familiar, it’s because there appears to be some similarities to real-life Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss. Jeanie Buss became the president and owner of the NBA team after her father,
Kate Hudson Says She Relates With Her Character In Netflix’s ‘Running Point’
Kate Hudson and Mindy Kaling are a comedy dream team. Here, they talk about their new 10-episode Netflix series 'Running Point' which is centered in the world of basketball.
Sports fan Kate Hudson takes the lead in ‘Running Point’
A sports comedy created by Mindy Kaling, “Running” is inspired – and executive produced by – real-life Los Angeles Lakers’ president and controlling owner Jeanie Buss.
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Is Running Point a True Story? Is Isla Gordon Based on a Real Sports Executive?
Created by Elaine Ko, Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, and David Stassen, Netflix’s sports comedy-drama series, ‘Running Point,’ follows the story of Isla Gordon. The trajectory of her life changes when ...
Kate Hudson Unleashes Her Star Power on Netflix’s Running Point
Though Hudson never fully went away, her acting work slowed. But in recent years, Hudson has been popping up more frequently, ...
‘Running Point’ review: A lot like ‘Entourage,’ minus the bro-y energy
Kate Hudson stars in the Netflix comedy series as a woman suddenly thrust into the top job running a professional basketball ...
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Running Point Ending, Explained: Will Isla Still be the President of the Waves?
Netflix’s sports comedy-drama series, ‘Running Point’ follows the trials and tribulations of Isla Gordon. Her family owns the ...
'Running Point's Sephora plotline is already a reality in women's basketball
On top of running ads during games and having on-court signage, Sephora equips Unrivaled's glam room. Plus, their logo is ...
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Review: ‘Running Point’ is a cozy comedy that’s ‘Ted Lasso’ meets ‘Succession’
Starring Kate Hudson, this Netflix comedy centers on a family running a Los Angeles basketball team called the Waves.
Mindy Kaling and Kate Hudson take on pro basketball in ‘Running Point’
Mindy Kaling's new Netflix series “Running Point” is set in the world of professional basketball in Los Angeles.
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Netflix’s “Running Point” is Pretty Funny if You Don’t Think About it Too Hard
For a show hellbent on whitewashing the clearly sociopathic behaviors of sports team owners, “Running Point” is frequently ...
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Running Point star Brenda Song's life from Disney fame to romance with Christmas movie icon
Brenda Song has landed her latest starring role in Netflix's hilarious new sports sitcom Running Point. The 10-part series ...