Singer Jennifer Hudson Introduction
Jennifer Hudson is an award-winning American actress and singer. She rose to prominence in films such as ‘Dreamgirls,’ ‘Sex and the City,’ ‘The Secret Life of Bees,’ and ‘Black Nativity.’
After making her acting debut in 2006 quickly viral the musical drama movie ‘Dreamgirls,’ Hudson went into the limelight in a short time.
Jennifer Hudson Oscar
Her performance in the movie earned her several honors, including an Oscar. She appeared in ‘Sex and the City,’ an American romantic comedy, after accomplishing of her first film.
She later appeared in the drama film ‘The Secret Life of Bees.’ Spike Lee directed and produced one of her major movie roles, ‘Chi-Raq,’ a drama film.
Throughout her professional life, she has appeared in numerous television shows, including ‘Smash,’ ‘Empire,’ and ‘Confirmation,’ a television film.
She has released three studio albums as a singer to date. In 2008, she published her self-written debut album. It debuted at number 2 on the ‘Billboard 200,’ and quickly became a big success.
Believe Jennifer Hudson’s Childhood
Jennifer Hudson was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Father Samuel Simpson as well as Mother Darnell Donerson on September 12, 1981. Jennifer was the youngest of three children.
Jennifer Hudson Education
She grew up as a Baptist. She used to sing With there in the church choir as a child. She attended ‘Dunbar Vocational High School,’ where she graduated in 1999.
She attended ‘Langston University’ after graduating from high school. She left the university after just a semester because she was homesick.
Jennifer Hudson Family
| Full Name | Jennifer Kate Hudson, J.Hud |
| Birthday | 12 September 1981 |
| Age | 41 years |
| Father/Dad | Samuel Simpson |
| Mother | Darnell Donnerson |
| Brother/Sister | Jason Hudson, Julia Hudson, Dinah Simpson |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
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Jennifer Hudson Movies and TV Shows
Jennifer Hudson decided to sign her first record deal with the record label ‘Righteous Records in 2002. Her contract was for five years. She was published in it, however, because she had to appear on ‘American Idol’ in 2004.
She earned her first movie role in ‘Dreamgirls’ in 2006 after beating out hundreds of other candidates. Her outstanding performance as ‘Effie White’ earned her numerous awards, including a ‘Oscar’ for ‘Best Supporting Actress.
‘Sex and the City,’ a 2008 American romantic comedy directed by Michael Patrick King, was her next film. On May 12, 2008, the film had its world premiere in London. The audience adored Hudson’s role as just a tech-savvy assistant.
She also published her debut album, titled after herself, in 2008. It was gotten a Big success because debuting at No. 2 on the ‘US Billboard 200.’ It sold 217,000 copies in the first week and earned her numerous awards, including the ‘NAACP Image Award’ for ‘Outstanding New Artist.’
Jennifer Hudson continued to appear in films such as “The Secret Life of Bees” (2008), “Winged Creatures” (2008), “Black Nativity” (2013), and “Lullaby” (2014). (2014).
Her Next one studio album ‘I Remember Me,’ was also published on March 22, 2011. It, like her initial album, was a success, and made its debut at No. 2 on the ‘US Billboard 200.’ It sold 165,000 copies within the first week and received mostly positive feedback.
She published her third album, ‘JHUD,’ in 2014, on which she collaborated with several songwriters as well as producers. It debuted at No. 2 position on the ‘Top R&B/Hip-Hop Music Albums in the United States Graph chart, selling 165,000 copies within its first week of publishing . It alsp earned mostly positive feedback from lovely critics.
She then appeared in Spike Lee’s 2015 film ‘Chi-Raq,’ which he directed and produced. It was a commercially successful as well as a critical success. It also won Hudson a nomination for ‘Outstanding Starlet in a Motion Picture’ at the 47th ‘NAACP Image Awards.’
On June 28, 2016, Hudson signed with Epic Records. The very next year, she was cast in the film ‘Sandy Wexler’ as singer ‘Courtney Clarke,’ alongside Adam Sandler. Hudson made her ‘The Voice debut as a coach with in sixth season of ‘The Voice UK that same year. On March 3, 2017, she also released ‘Remember Me,’ a song.
Jennifer Hudson Awards
Jennifer Hudson’s debut movie ‘Dreamgirls’ received her multiple accolades, including the ‘Golden Globe Prize’ for ‘Best Supporting Starlet – Motion Picture,’ ‘Academy Award for ‘Best Performance because of an Actress in Best Supporting,’ and ‘Satellite Award’ for ‘Best Actress.’
She has received numerous other honors, including a ‘Grammy’ for her self – titled self-titled album.
She received the ‘Grammy Award’ for ‘Best Musical Theater Album’ for ‘The Color Purple’ in 2017.
Jennifer Hudson Net Worth
Jennifer Hudson is a recording artist, actress, and spokesperson from the United States. Jennifer Hudson’s net worth is $30 million dollar net worth. She became well-known on the reality show “American Idol,” and she has since had a famous music as well as acting career. She has received numerous Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, as well as a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Personal Life
Jennifer Hudson Dating History
In 1999, Jennifer Hudson began dating James Payton. They split up in 2007.
She later met wrestler David Otunga, whom she married in 2008. She became pregnant with a son called John Daniel Otunga, Jr. in 2009. Hudson and Otunga divorced in November of last year.
Her family was devastated when her brother, mom, and nephew were killed in a getting shot in 2008. The incident had a significant impact on her, and she avoided public life for several months before making media appearances.
Jennifer Hudson Husband And More
| Ex-Husband/ | David Otunga, James Payton |
| Ex-boyfriends | James Payton , Kerry Rhodes, Will.i.am linked , Mali Music, Marlon Wayans |
| Children/ Son | David Daniel Otunga Jr. |
| Height | 1.75 m |
| Weight | 5 feet 9 inches |
| Hair Color | lighter caramel |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Conclusion
Jennifer Hudson is one of the most famous celebrity celebrities in the world. She has made a big empire with her acting and singing skills. She has also earned too much money for living luxurious life.
