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Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson
Personal information
Birth nameJennifer Kate Hudson
GenresR&B, soul
OccupationSinger, actress, spokesperson
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2004 � present
LabelsArista
Associated actsNe-Yo
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Jennifer Kate Hudson (born September 12, 1981) is an American recording artist, actress and spokesperson. She came to prominence in 2004 as one of the finalists on the third season of American Idol coming in seventh place. She made her film debut in the 2006 film Dreamgirls which won her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, a Golden Globe Award, a BAFTA Award, an NAACP Image Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award.

She won a Grammy Award for her eponymous debut album, Jennifer Hudson, which was released in 2008 on Arista Records and was certified gold by the RIAA for selling over 800,000 copies in the US; sales exceeded 1 million copies worldwide. Additionally it spawned the hit single Spotlight. Her second album I Remember Me was released in March 2011, and has reached number two on the Billboard 200 and has sold 165,000 copies in its first week.

In late 2008, after Hudson's mother, brother and nephew were killed in a shooting, Hudson stepped out of the limelight for three months. Hudson resumed her public appearances in 2009, and has since performed at the Super Bowl XLIII, the Grammy Awards, American Idol, and The Oprah Winfrey Show. Hudson has been described as a friend of President Barack Obama, who invited her to appear with him at a fundraiser in Beverly Hills in May 2009. She also performed at the White House at the "Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement" event.

Jennifer Hudson Video

Music video by Jennifer Hudson performing Spotlight. YouTube view counts pre-VEVO: 353154. (C) 2008 Arista Records LLC, a unit of SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
4.62 min. | 4.95 user rating		 Beyonce AT LAST Barack Obama & Michelle First Dance BEYONCE Beyonce Sweet Dreams Halo Single Ladies Lyrics Music Video Official BeyonceHalo "BeyonceHalo" Ft Lady Gaga Telephone Video Phone " Barack And Michelle Obama's "First Dance" President Obama's First 100 Days Speech Susan Boyle's 2nd Performance Is Also On This Channel Tea Party Republicans Sean Hannity Oscar Awards "Chris Brown" "Rihanna" "Etta James" "AT LAST" HD OBAMA'S DANCE "NAACP" "HALO" "TO DREAM THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM" "JENNIFER HUDSON" , DWTS MAKING MAJOR CONTROVERSY Because Etta James Disses Beyonce's Performance Michael Jackson RIP 1. If I Were a Boy (Toby Gad and Beyoncé Knowles) 2. Halo (Ryan Tedder and Beyoncé Knowles) 3. Disappear (Amanda Ghost, Dave McCracken, Ian Dench, and Beyoncé Knowles) 4. Broken-Hearted Girl (Stargate and Beyoncé Knowles) 5. Ave Maria (Stargate and Beyoncé Knowles) 6. Smash Into You (C. Tricky Stewart, Terius The-Dream Nash, and Beyoncé Knowles) 7. Satellites (Amanda Ghost, Dave McCracken, Ian Dench, and Beyoncé Knowles) 8. Thats Why Youre Beautiful (Andrew Hey and Beyoncé Knowles) Sasha Disc 1. Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) (C. Tricky Stewart, Terius The-Dream Nash, and Beyoncé Knowles) 2. Radio (Jim Jonsin, D-Town, Rico Love, and Beyoncé Knowles) 3. Diva (Shondrae Mr. Bangladesh Crawford, Sean Garrett, and Beyoncé Knowles) 4. Sweet Dreams (Jim Jonsin, Wayne Wilkins, Rico Love, and Beyoncé Knowles) 5. Video Phone (Shondrae Mr. Bangladesh Crawford, Sean Garrett, and Beyoncé <b>...</b>
3.73 min. | 4.83 user rating		 Jennifer Hudson plays Effie White in the film version of the hit musical "Dreamgirls." Here she sing the signature song accompanied by photos of Jennifer in the movie
4.70 min. | 4.88 user rating		 The debut single, Spotlight, from Jennifer Hudson's debut album.... on iTunes and in stores NOW!! :D LYRICS: Are you a man who loves and cherishes and cares for me? Is that true? Is that true? Is that true? Are you a guard in a prison, maximum security? Is that true? Is that true? Is that true? Do we stay home all the time 'cause you want me to yourself? Is that true? Is that true? Is that true? Or am I locked away, out of fear that I'd find someone else Is that true? Is that true? Is that true? (Chorus) Well, I don't like living under your spotlight Just because you think I might find somebody worthy Well, I don't like living under your spotlight Maybe if you treat me right, you won't have to worry Is this a relationship, fulfilling your needs as well as mine Is that true? Is that true? Is that true? Or is it just my sentence, am I doing time? Is that true? Is that true? Is that true? If this is love, real, real love, then I'm staying no doubt But if I'm just love's prisoner, then I'm busting out Is that true? Is that true? Is that true? (Chorus) Oh, you oughta be ashamed of yourself What the hell do you think you're doing? Loving me, loving me, so wrong Baby, all I do is try To show you that you're my one and only guy No matter who may come along Open your eyes cuz baby I don't like (Chorus x2)
4.85 min. | 4.81 user rating		 MARIAH CAREY I'll Be There HD Michael Jackson Memorial Beyonce Usher Madonna Pink Raise Your Glass MARIAH CAREY Michael Jackson Memorial "I'll Be There" Mariah Carey Hero Beyonce Halo Usher OMG U2 Madonna Mariah Carey Mariah Carey Trey Lorenz Michael Jackson Funeral Stevie Wonder Justin Timberlake Jermaine Jackson Janet Jackson Jennifer Hudson
5.08 min. | 4.75 user rating
Here's Jennifer Hudson's song, And I'm Telling You, I'm Not Going! It is off her debut album, Jennifer Hudson, and the Dreamgirls Soundtrack! Sympathy for Jennifer Hudson and her family, during this terrible time.
5.35 min. | 4.86 user rating		 From the Dreamgirls soundtrack. With Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé Knowles and Anika Noni Rose.
3.30 min. | 4.81 user rating		 Jennifer Hudson of Idol 3 singing I Have Nothing with judges' comments. NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED
3.80 min. | 4.87 user rating		 The song 'If This Isn't Love' from her debut album
3.53 min. | 4.85 user rating		 Jennifer Hudson's official music video for Where You At off the brand new album "I Remember Me." (C) 2011 Arista Records, a unit of Sony Music Entertainment
4.53 min. | 4.91 user rating

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Britney Spears tops album chart; Jennifer Hudson stays in Top 10 - USA Today Tweet this news
USA Today--American Idol alum -Jennifer Hudson- stayed in the Top 10 after debuting at No. 2 last week. Her I Remember Me sold 56000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan, falling to No. 7 on the Billboard chart. Numbers for the rest of the Top 10 follow - Date : Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:48:52 GMT+00:00
Nicki Minaj, Willow Smith, Jennifer Hudson And Aretha Franklin Featured In ... - Hip-Hop Wired Tweet this news
Hip-Hop Wired--Elle Magazine has released their April 'Music Issue' highlighting women in the music industry and included in that lineup is soul singer -Jennifer Hudson-, pop sensation Willow Smith, Aretha Franklin and Young Money's princes - Date : Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:25:16 GMT+00:00
Hot Shot: Jennifer Hudson Does Elle - That Grape Juice Tweet this news
That Grape Juice---Jennifer Hudson- flaunts her new slim-line physique in the latest instalment of Elle magazine. The soulful songstress, along with the likes of Adele and Willow Smith, features in the fashion publication's special 'Women In Mus - Date : Wed, 06 Apr 2011 22:26:29 GMT+00:00
Video: Jennifer Hudson Bares Soul for AOL Music Sessions - Rap-Up.com Tweet this news
Rap-Up.com---Jennifer Hudson- put her powerful pipes on display during her AOL Music Sessions, where she performed songs from her sophomore album I Remember Me. The svelte songstress, clad in a pink skirt and black satin top, belted out renditions of “W - Date : Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:12:27 GMT+00:00
Willow Smith & Jennifer Hudson: 'Elle' Women in Music! - Just Jared Tweet this news
Just Jared---Jennifer- shared how she used to perform in gay clubs when she was younger. “In high school I was like, 'Well, these are drag queens lip-synching, and I can really sing; why can't I go up there?' I would win all the talent sh - Date : Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:29:38 GMT+00:00
Jennifer Hudson Wants a Daughter - Us Magazine Tweet this news
Us Magazine---Jennifer Hudson-, 29, dropped 80 pounds before releasing her sophomore disc, I Remember Me, on March 21 (to celebrate, Ciroc even whipped up special low-cal cocktails like the Coco Hudson for her album release party at NYC's Tenjeune th - Date : Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:01:41 GMT+00:00
Jennifer Hudson 'Where You At' Sessions (VIDEO) - Huffington Post Tweet this news
Huffington Post--Congratulations -Jennifer- ! -Jennifer- I'm so happy for you for all of your success. You look so beautiful and your voice sounds as strong as ever. Keep workin' it girl! Take that Simon Cowell. Bet you have some regrets now on - Date : Tue, 05 Apr 2011 21:44:17 GMT+00:00
Gwen Stefani Rocks Elle's Women in Music Issue With Talk of Gavin, Pregnancy ... - PopSugar.com Tweet this news
PopSugar.com---Jennifer Hudson-, who has her own adorable little guy, Willow Smith, Adele, and Florence Welch are some of the other artists featured in the magazine along with Aretha Franklin, Nicki Minaj and Feist. All the ladies chatted with Elle about - Date : Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:35:07 GMT+00:00
Despite Controversy, Chris Brown's FAME Debuts At #1 - RTT News Tweet this news
RTT News--Just underneath Brown on the chart is -Jennifer Hudson- with I Remember Me, and Adele with 21, in the second and third spots respectively. At number four is the Strokes with their fourth studio album, Angles. Rounding out the top five is Kirk Fr - Date : Sat, 02 Apr 2011 17:19:45 GMT+00:00
Ashley Tisdale, Jennifer Hudson, Fergie & More Get Braided � Here's How You ... - Hollywood Life Tweet this news
Hollywood Life--Braids are back! Check out Ashley Tisdale, Taylor Swift, Diane Kruger and others working this look! We've been seeing braids on and off the red carpet in glamorous, casual and retro styles! We can't get enough of them! If you wan - Date : Sat, 02 Apr 2011 15:04:01 GMT+00:00

Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Rachel Weisz 		Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
2006		Succeeded by
Tilda Swinton
Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture
2006 		Succeeded by
Cate Blanchett
Preceded by
Chaka Khan (Funk This)		Grammy Award for Best R&B Album (Jennifer Hudson)
2009		Succeeded by
BLACKsummers'night
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American Idol performances :
Theme week Song sung Artist Date sung Status
Audition Share Your Love With Me Aretha Franklin � Advanced
Hollywood [N/A] [N/A] � Advanced
Semifinals Imagine John Lennon February 10, 2004 Eliminated
Wild Card I Believe in You and Me Four Tops
Whitney Houston		 March 9, 2004 Selected
Top 12
Soul Music Week		 Baby, I Love You Aretha Franklin March 16, 2004 Bottom 2
Top 11
Country Week		 No One Else on Earth Wynonna Judd March 23, 2004 Safe
Top 10
Motown Week		 (Love Is Like A) Heat Wave Martha and the Vandellas March 30, 2004 Bottom 2
Top 9
Songs of Elton John		 Circle of Life Elton John April 6, 2004 Highest Number of Votes
Top 8
Songs of the Cinema		 I Have Nothing from The Bodyguard Whitney Houston April 14, 2004 Safe
Top 7
Songs of Barry Manilow		 Weekend in New England Barry Manilow April 20, 2004 Eliminated

Family murders :
Year Film Role Notes
2006 Dreamgirls Effie White Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
Austin Film Critics Association Award for Breakout Artist
African-American Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
BET Award for Best Actress
BET Award for Best New Artist
Black Reel Award for Best Supporting Actress
Black Reel Award for Breakthrough Performance
Broadcast Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress
Central Ohio Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress
Florida Film Critics Circle Award for Pauline Kael Breakout
Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture
Hollywood Life Award for Breakthrough of the Year
Las Vegas Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
National Board of Review Award for Best Female Breakthrough Performance
New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actress
New York Online Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress
New York Online Film Critics Award for Breakthrough Performer
Oklahoma Film Critics Circle Award for Breakout Performance
Palm Springs International Film Festival Award for Breakthrough Performance
Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
ShoWest Female Star of Tomorrow Award
Soul Train Award for Sammy Davis Jr. Award for Entertainer of the Year
Southeastern Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress
Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress: Drama
Washington, DC Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
Washington, DC Film Crtics Association Award for Best Breakthrough Performance
Nominated- BET Award for Best Female R&B Artist
Nominated- Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated- MTV Movie Award for Best Performance
Nominated- National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated- Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Nominated- Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress (Breakout)
2008 Sex and the City Louise
The Secret Life of Bees Rosaleen Daise Nominated- BET Award for Best Actress
Nominated- Black Reel Award for Best Actress
Nominated- Black Reel Award for Best Ensemble
Nominated- NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Movie
2009 Fragments Kathy Archenault
2011 Winnie Winnie Mandela

Family murders :
Year Award Category Result
2006 ShoWest Female Star of Tomorrow � Dreamgirls  
Satellite Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role � Dreamgirls  
National Board of Review of Motion Pictures Best Female Breakthrough Performance � Dreamgirls  
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Best Supporting Actress � Dreamgirls  
New York Film Critics Circle Best Supporting Actress � Dreamgirls  
New York Film Critics Online Best Supporting Actress � Dreamgirls  
Breakthrough Performer � Dreamgirls  
Hollywood Life Awards Breakthrough of the Year � Dreamgirls  
Southeastern Film Critics Association Awards Best Supporting Actress � Dreamgirls  
Washington, DC Film Critics Association Best Supporting Actress � Dreamgirls  
Best Breakthrough Performance � Dreamgirls  
African-American Film Critics Association Best Supporting Actress � Dreamgirls  
Palm Springs International Film Festival Breakthrough Performance � Dreamgirls  
Las Vegas Film Critics Association Best Supporting Actress � Dreamgirls  
Florida Film Critics Circle Awards Pauline Kael Breakout � Dreamgirls  
Oklahoma Film Critics Circle Award Breakout Performance � Dreamgirls  
2007 The National Society of Film Critics Best Supporting Actress � Dreamgirls  
St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Awards Best Supporting Actress � Dreamgirls  
Austin Film Critics Association Breakout Artist � Dreamgirls  
Broadcast Film Critics Awards Best Supporting Actress � Dreamgirls  
Golden Globe Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture � Dreamgirls  
Screen Actors Guild Best Supporting Actress � Dreamgirls  
Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture � Dreamgirls  
NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture � Dreamgirls  
British Academy of Film and Television Awards Actress in a Supporting Role � Dreamgirls  
Central Ohio Film Critics Awards Best Supporting Actress � Dreamgirls  
Black Reel Awards Best Supporting Actress � Dreamgirls  
Best Breakthrough Performance � Dreamgirls  
Academy Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role � Dreamgirls  
Soul Train Awards Sammy Davis Jr. Award for Entertainer of the Year � Dreamgirls  
MTV Movie Awards Best Performance � Dreamgirls  
BET Awards Best Female R&B Artist  
Best Actress � Dreamgirls  
Best New Artist  
Teen Choice Awards Choice Movie Actress: Drama � Dreamgirls  
Choice Movie Actress (Breakout) � Dreamgirls  
2008 Vibe Music Awards VHollywood Award  
Black Reel Awards Best Actress � The Secret Life of Bees  
Best Ensemble � The Secret Life of Bees  
2009 Grammy Awards Best R&B Album � Jennifer Hudson  
Best Female R&B Vocal Performance � Spotlight  
Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals � I'm His Only Woman featuring Fantasia  
NAACP Image Awards Outstanding New Artist  
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture � The Secret Life of Bees  
Outstanding Female Artist  
Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration � I'm His Only Woman featuring Fantasia  
Outstanding Music Video � Spotlight  
Outstanding Song � Spotlight  
Outstanding Album � Jennifer Hudson  
BET Awards Best Female R&B Artist  
Best Actress � The Secret Life of Bees  
Teen Choice Awards Choice Music: R&B Artist  
Choice Music: R&B Track � If This Isn't Love  
Soul Train Awards Best R&B/Soul Female Artist  
Song of the Year � "Spotlight"  
2010 People's Choice Awards Favorite R&B Artist  
Teen Choice Awards Choice American Idol Alum  

Jennifer Hudson

Studio albumsJennifer Hudson
Other albumsDreamgirls: Music from the Motion Picture
Singles"And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" * "Spotlight" * "If This Isn't Love" * "Giving Myself"
Other songs"Love You I Do" * "All Dressed in Love" * "Pocketbook"
RelatedDiscography * American Idol (season 3)

Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress � Motion Picture

Jennifer Connelly (2001) * Meryl Streep (2002) * Renée Zellweger (2003) * Natalie Portman (2004) * Rachel Weisz (2005) * Jennifer Hudson (2006) * Cate Blanchett (2007) * Kate Winslet (2008) * Mo'Nique (2009) ---- Complete List * (1943 �1960) * (1961 �1980) * (1981 �2000) * (2001 �present)

Screen Actors Guild Award - Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role

Helen Mirren (2001) * Catherine Zeta-Jones (2002) * Renée Zellweger (2003) * Cate Blanchett (2004) * Rachel Weisz (2005) * Jennifer Hudson (2006) * Ruby Dee (2007) * Kate Winslet (2008) * Mo'Nique (2009) | |below= Complete list * (1994-2000) * (2001-present)

American Idol season 3

ContestantsFantasia Barrino * Diana DeGarmo * Jasmine Trias * LaToya London * George Huff * John Stevens * Jennifer Hudson * Jon Peter Lewis * Camile Velasco * Amy Adams * Matthew Rogers * Leah LaBelle
Other Sources"I Believe"



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