Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Kate Hudson (born September 12, 1981 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American Academy and Grammy Award-winning singer and actress.[1] She gained fame on American Idol. She is the most successful American Idol contestant who did not win.[2]
Jennifer Hudson | |
|---|---|
 Hudson with her Oscar in Chicago, where it was declared "Jennifer Hudson Day", March 6, 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jennifer Kate Hudson |
| Born | September 12, 1981 |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) |
|
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | |
| Website | www.jenniferhudson.com |
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 is married to WWE professional wrestler, David Otunga.
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.[4]
In 2020, she starred as Aretha Franklin in Respect.[5]
Jennifer Hudson Media
Jennifer Hudson's first public appearance after the murder of three family members, including her mother, sings the "National Anthem" at Super Bowl XLIII
Hudson at the 83rd Academy Awards in 2011
Hudson at the Commander in Chief's Ball at the Washington Convention Center in 2013
References
- ↑ "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 Joins U.K. Version of 'The Voice' as Coach. September 29, 2016. https://variety.com/2016/tv/global/jennifer-hudson-u-k-version-the-voice-coach-1201873743/. 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.
Other websites
This short article about an actor or group of actors from the United States can be made longer. You can help Wikipedia by adding to it.