Jennifer Hudson
Born in Chicago, Illinois, USA — Sep 12 1981
Biography
Jennifer Kate Hudson (born September 12, 1981), also known by her nickname J.Hud, is an American singer, actress, and talk show host. Hudson rose to fame in 2004 as a finalist on the third season of American Idol, placing seventh. She made her film debut as Effie White in the musical Dreamgirls (2006), for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, becoming the youngest African-American to win in a competitive acting category. After signing to Arista Records, Hudson released her self-titled debut studio album in 2008, which was certifie…
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Jennifer Hudson's Credits
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Louise Harris (voice)
The Voice
Self - Coach
Project Runway
Self - Guest Judge
American Idol
Self
MTV Video Music Awards
Self
Celebrity Family Feud
Self - Contestant
The Oscars
Self
Empire
Michelle White
Smash
Veronica Moore
Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
Mane (voice)
Forensic Justice
Self (archive footage)
The Voice
Jennifer Hudson
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie
(voice)
Sex and the City
Louise
Sing
Young Nana (voice)
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
Self - Musical Guest
The Voice UK
Self - Coach
Dreamgirls
Effie White
Cats
Grizabella
The Color Purple
Sound
The Three Stooges
Sister Rosemary
Respect
Aretha Franklin
The Secret Life of Bees
Rosaleen Daise
Winged Creatures
Kathy Archenault
Monster
Mrs. Harmon
Breathe
Maya
Chi-Raq
Irene
And the Oscar Goes To...
Self - Interviewee
One World: Together at Home
Self
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self
The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete
Gloria
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
Self
Black Nativity
Naima
HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé
Self
Call Me Crazy: A Five Film
Maggie
Tell It Like a Woman
Pepcy / Kim
Confirmation
Angela Wright
Lullaby
Nurse Carrie
Sandy Wexler
Courtney Clarke
Elmo's Christmas Countdown
Self
Roll Up Your Sleeves
Self
Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk
Ophelia the owl (voice)
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self
Global Goal: Unite for Our Future | The Concert
Self
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
Self
Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special
Self
American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special
Self
Hairspray Live!
Motormouth Maybelle
Whitney Houston: We Will Always Love You
Self
The Concert for Valor
Self - Performer
Michael Jackson Memorial
Self
Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones
Self
Diane Warren: Relentless
Self
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"
Self
DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70
Self (archive footage)
Grace for the World
Self
VH1 Divas 2009
Self
In Search of the Sanderson Sisters: A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeover
Jennifer Hudson
Winnie Mandela
Winnie Mandela
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
Self
Always Whitney Houston
Self
Baba Yaga
Forest (voice)
Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul
Self
Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives
Self
Christmas at Graceland
Self
VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul
Self
92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center
Self
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Jewel
Christmas with Andrea Bocelli & Friends: A Grammy Holiday Special
A Very Pentatonix Christmas
Self
Jennifer Hudson: I'll Be Home for Christmas
Self
Josh Groban & Friends: Home for the Holidays
Self
Happy Hour with Olly Murs
Self