Born in Chicago, Illinois, USA — Sep 12 1981
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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Louise Harris (voice)

Self - Coach

Self - Guest Judge

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Michelle White

Veronica Moore

Mane (voice)

Self (archive footage)

Jennifer Hudson

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Louise

Young Nana (voice)

Self - Musical Guest

Self - Coach

Effie White

Grizabella

Sound

Sister Rosemary

Aretha Franklin

Rosaleen Daise

Kathy Archenault

Mrs. Harmon

Maya

Irene

Self - Interviewee

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Gloria

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Naima

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Maggie

Pepcy / Kim

Angela Wright

Nurse Carrie

Courtney Clarke

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Ophelia the owl (voice)

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Motormouth Maybelle

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Self - Performer

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Self (archive footage)

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Jennifer Hudson

Winnie Mandela

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Forest (voice)

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Jewel


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