Jennifer Hudson
| Born | September 12, 1981 |
| Hometown | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Net worth | $30 million |
| Height | 5'9" (1.75m) |
| Partner | David Otunga, James Payton, Common |
| Children | David Daniel Otunga Jr. |
| Parents | Samuel Simpson, Darnell Donnerson |
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2022 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role | Respect (2021 American film) | Nominated |
| 2007 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Dreamgirls (film) | Winner |
| 2007 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role | Dreamgirls (film) | Winner |
| 2007 | Academy Award | Actress in a Supporting Role | Dreamgirls (film) | Winner |
| 2007 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Actress in a Supporting Role | Dreamgirls (film) | Winner |
More Stories
- CelebrityThe Hollywood Reporter
Jennifer Hudson on Talk Show Return, an Unexpected Partnership and Her Obsession With Hairless Cats
Jennifer Hudson has her hands full. Between taping season 3 of The Jennifer Hudson Show (that premiered just yesterday), raising a 15-year-old son, working on new music and accepting awards left and right, the EGOT winner has found time to dedicate to one of her biggest passions: helping animals. In her latest endeavor, Hudson is …
- CelebrityCincinnati.com | The Enquirer
Jennifer Hudson on wanting to try Cincinnati-style chili, her love for animals, more
Jennifer Hudson chatted with The Enquirer about her new collaboration with Dawn dish soap and Cincinnati-style chili.
- EntertainmentWGN Chicago
Jennifer Hudson bringing holiday tour to Chicago
Jennifer Hudson is bringing her holiday tour to the Chicago Theater on Dec. 13, with her first Christmas album expected to be released on Oct. 18.
- EntertainmentPeople
Jennifer Hudson: Inside Her Life 20 Years After Her Shocking “American Idol” Elimination: 'I'm Still Here' (Exclusive)
The EGOT winner continues to marvel at her first steps in the industry
- EntertainmentBillboard
Jennifer Hudson Teams With Hallmark to Launch Holiday Season With Soaring ‘Let There Be Joy’?Single
The singer and daytime talk show host also announced her limited engagement "The Gift of Love" holiday tour on Wednesday (Sept. 18).
- EntertainmentVariety
Jennifer Hudson Talks Dream Interviews, New Christmas Album and What to Expect From Her Talk Show’s Season 3
Jennifer Hudson exploded into the pop culture zeitgeist two decades ago as a contestant on the singing competition series “American Idol.” And although she was eliminated early from the third season’s top 7, she would rapidly outgrow her reality show roots and become one of Hollywood’s most prolific multi-hyphenates. By 2009, Hudson had won an …
- CelebrityCNN
Jennifer Hudson is ready for the holidays and the new season of her talk show
While it’s been a decade since Jennifer Hudson released an album, she’s always singing.
- EntertainmentElle
Jennifer Hudson Wishes She Kept Louise’s Bag from ‘Sex and the City’
In a new installment of ELLE's Look Back At It column, actress Jennifer Hudson walks us through some of her most iconic film and TV roles.
- EntertainmentVariety
HBO Sets Premiere Date for Hollywood Satire Series ‘The Franchise’ (TV News Roundup)
HBO has unveiled that its original Hollywood satire series “The Franchise” debuts on its linear channel and Max Oct. 6 at 10 p.m ET. The premiere episode of “The Franchise” is directed by Oscar-winner Sam Mendes. According to the official logline, “‘The Franchise’ follows the crew of an unloved franchise movie fighting for their place …
- EntertainmentSheKnows
Every EGOT Winner: Elton John, Viola Davis, Whoopi Goldberg More
Only 20 people in history have won an EGOT: an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award for exceptional accomplishments in film, TV, music, and theater. While those overly familiar with 30 Rock may recall Tracy Jordan saying that the easiest way to an EGOT was by being a composer, the EGOT winners on this list, now …
