Jennifer Hudson

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Best known for her role as Effie White in the 2006 film version of the Broadway musical Dreamgirls, vocalist/actress Jennifer Hudson was first brought to the public's attention while a contestant on the third season of the reality show vocal competition American Idol. Born in 1981 in Chicago, IL, Hudson sang from a young age, first performing in her church. Various talent shows and school musical productions followed until she eventually secured a role in a local Chicago production of the musical Big River. Prior to auditioning for American Idol, Hudson also sang professionally while working on the Disney Wonder cruise ship.

In 2004, she auditioned for and won a spot on the third season of American Idol along with eventual winner Fantasia Barrino. Though a strong contender and fan favorite from the start, Hudson would eventually become the sixth of the 12 finalists to get voted off the show. Ironically, after the show ended, there was speculation that Barrino would get the coveted role of Effie in the film version of Dreamgirls. However, Hudson won the role and went on to receive not only critical acclaim for her performance, but also both a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Supporting Role and an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. Her debut album, Jennifer Hudson, finally materialized on Arista in September 2008, led by the Top Ten R&B/Hip-Hop single "Spotlight." In 2011, Hudson delivered her sophomore studio-album I Remember Me featuring the R. Kelly-penned single "Where You At."~ Matt Collar, Rovi

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Music

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  • Think Like A Man
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    Think Like A Man
  • I Will Always Love You (54th GRAMMYs on CBS)
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    I Will Always Love You (54th GRAMMYs on CBS)
  • I Got This (Audio)
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    I Got This (Audio)
  • No One Gonna Love You (Audio + Lyrics)
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    No One Gonna Love You (Audio + Lyrics)
  • No One Gonna Love You (Audio)
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    No One Gonna Love You (Audio)
  • VH1 Divas 2009: Jennifer Hudson Performs "Spotlight"
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    VH1 Divas 2009: Jennifer Hudson Performs "Spotlight"
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    • Spotlight
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    • No One Gonna Love You
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    • Where You At
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    • If This Isn't Love
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    • Giving Myself
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Interviews & Exclusives

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  • Jennifer Hudson On Dealing With The Pain Of Losing Her Family Members
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    Jennifer Hudson On Dealing With The Pain Of Losing Her Family Members
  • Garnier Green Room: Meet Your Diva - Jennifer Hudson
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    Garnier Green Room: Meet Your Diva - Jennifer Hudson
  • VH1 Divas 2009: Behind the Scenes - Jennifer Hudson
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    VH1 Divas 2009: Behind the Scenes - Jennifer Hudson
  • The First Dance at the Inaugural Ball
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    The First Dance at the Inaugural Ball
  • Jennifer Hudson Rehearsal
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    Jennifer Hudson Rehearsal
  • MTV News Extended Play: Jennifer Hudson
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  • 'I'm Open For Suggestions'
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    'I'm Open For Suggestions'
  • 10 Things Jennifer Hudson Is Obsessed With
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    10 Things Jennifer Hudson Is Obsessed With
  • Head To Toe: Jennifer Hudson
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    Head To Toe: Jennifer Hudson
  • VH1 News: Jennifer Hudson
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    VH1 News: Jennifer Hudson

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  • Jennifer Hudson in Roberto Cavalli at the 2013 Academy Awards.
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    Jennifer Hudson in Roberto Cavalli at the 2013 Academy Awards.
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  • Jennifer Hudson on the scene at Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans, LA.
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    Jennifer Hudson on the scene at Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans, LA.
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  • Jennifer Hudson and students of Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut perform America the Beautiful at Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans, LA.
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    Jennifer Hudson and students of Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut perform America the Beautiful at Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans, LA.
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  • Jennifer Hudson and students of Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut perform America the Beautiful at Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans, LA.
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    Jennifer Hudson and students of Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut perform America the Beautiful at Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans, LA.
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  • Jennifer Hudson performs "I Will Always Love You" in memory of Whitney Houston at the 2012 Grammy Awards.
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    Jennifer Hudson performs "I Will Always Love You" in memory of Whitney Houston at the 2012 Grammy Awards.
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  • Jennifer Hudson performs a moving tribute to Whitney Houston at the 2012 Grammy Awards.
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    Jennifer Hudson performs a moving tribute to Whitney Houston at the 2012 Grammy Awards.
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  • Jennifer Hudson performs onstage during VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul at Hammerstein Ballroom on December 18, 2011 in New York City.
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    Jennifer Hudson performs onstage during VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul at Hammerstein Ballroom on December 18, 2011 in New York City.
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  • Jennifer Hudson performs onstage during VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul at Hammerstein Ballroom on December 18, 2011 in New York City.
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    Jennifer Hudson performs onstage during VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul at Hammerstein Ballroom on December 18, 2011 in New York City.
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  • Jennifer Hudson performs onstage during VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul at Hammerstein Ballroom on December 18, 2011 in New York City.
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    Jennifer Hudson performs onstage during VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul at Hammerstein Ballroom on December 18, 2011 in New York City.
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  • Jessic J and Jennifer Hudson perform onstage during VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul at Hammerstein Ballroom on December 18, 2011 in New York City.
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    Jessic J and Jennifer Hudson perform onstage during VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul at Hammerstein Ballroom on December 18, 2011 in New York City.
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News

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  • Jennifer Hudson
    EXCLUSIVE: Making The Film, The Call
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    June 18, 2013
    The Call starring Halle Berry , Abigail Breslin and Jennifer Hudson 's man, David Otunga hit theaters earlier this Spring. Starting next week t...
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    Started At The Bottom: Kanye West, Madonna + More Powerful Celebs' Early Jobs
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    June 18, 2013
    Way before Madonna , Kanye West , Jennifer Hudson , President Obama and Beyoncé  were Grammy/Oscar/Nobel Peace Prize-winning, each one of them hel...
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    Digest: Jennifer Hudson Announces New Record; Sonic Youth Share Mixtape
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    acoustic version of the Evol track "Star Power" that the group performed on a recent episode of Gossip Girl. [Pitchfork] Sebadoh Plan Reissue and Reun...
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    Pia Toscano Gets Support From Ellen DeGeneres, Tom Hanks, Jennifer Hudson, More
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    Jennifer Hudson, who knows a thing or two about being booted off "Idol" way before her time, was equally dumbfounded. "I can not believe they just eli...
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    Watch Jennifer Hudson's Whitney Houston Tribute At The Grammys (Vi | Prefix
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    Tweet Here's what is easily the most moving, tears-inducing moments of the 54th Grammy Awards. Jennifer Hudson somehow kept it together for a tribute ...
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    Jennifer Hudson Performs Emotional Grammys Tribute to Whitney Houston
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    Jennifer Hudson pays tribute to Whitney Houston onstage at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards. Kevin Winter/Getty Images Jennifer Hudson, who broke down se...
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    Rachel Crow Gets Advice From Jennifer Hudson
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    awesome." So, would Crow lend her rap skills to a track? "I would! I have dabbled," Crow said, laughing. "I'm just kidding." All joking aside, Crow is...
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    Killer of Jennifer Hudson's Relatives Gets 3 Life Sentences | Billboard.com
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    The man convicted of gunning down the mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew of Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Hudson was sentenced to life in ...
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    Jennifer Hudson Grooves, Alicia Keys Sings 'Obama's On Fire' at Inaugural Balls | Billboard
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    Staff • LISTS: Obama Songs | Musical Presidents Beyonce drew a loud cheer at the inauguration Monday even before her impressive rendition of the natio...
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    Tony Bennett, Harry Belafonte, Jennifer Hudson Attend Amy Winehouse Tribute
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    life because she ended up praying for the success that she wanted and it happened. This is what this night's about." Bennett, 86, was honored at New Y...
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    Jennifer Hudson, Library of Congress Celebrated at Grammys on the Hill Awards
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    The music industry honored the Library of Congress with a special Grammy Award on Wednesday night for its work over the past decade to preserve histor...
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    Jennifer Hudson in Talks to Judge 'American Idol'
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    The American Idol season 13 judges panel is starting to come together. A source close to the dealings tells The Hollywood Reporter that former finalis...
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Discography

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