Jennifer Hudson
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 Hudson with her Oscar in Chicago, where it was declared "Jennifer Hudson Day", March 6, 2007 | |
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| Birth name | Jennifer Kate Hudson |
| Born | September 12, 1981 |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2004–present |
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| Website | www.jenniferhudson.com |
Jennifer Kate Hudson (born September 12, 1981 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American Academy and Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, television host, model and actress.[1] She gained fame on American Idol. She is the most successful American Idol contestant who did not win.[2]
She went on to star as Effie White in the 2006 motion picture musical Dreamgirls. Her awards include an Oscar, a Golden Globe, a BAFTA, and a SAG Award.[3] She is native to Chicago, Illinois. Hudson was engaged to WWE professional wrestler, David Otunga. Hudson and Otunga split up in November 2017.[4]
Hudson worked as a coach on the UK and US versions of The Voice from 2017 to 2019, becoming the first female coach to win The Voice UK.[5]
In 2020, she starred as Aretha Franklin in Respect.[6] She currently has a daytime talk show titled "The Jennifer Hudson Show".
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Jennifer Hudson Biography". Bio/A&E Television Networks, LLC. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
- ↑ "Jennifer Hudson". People. Archived from the original on 21 March 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
- ↑ "Jennifer Hudson". TV Guide. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
- ↑ "Jennifer Hudson and Fiance David Otunga Split". People. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ↑ "Jennifer Hudson Joins U.K. Version of 'The Voice' as Coach". Variety.com. September 29, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony; D'Alessandro, Anthony (2020-03-26). "Aretha Franklin Biopic 'Respect' Heads To Christmas For Awards Season Rollout". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-03-26.
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