Jennifer Hudson
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 Hudson with her Oscar in Chicago, where it was declared "Jennifer Hudson Day", March 6, 2007 |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jennifer Kate Hudson |
| Born | September 12, 1981 |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Genres | R&B, soul, pop |
| Occupations | Singer–songwriter, actress, model |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | since 2004 |
| Labels | Arista, J |
| Website | www.jenniferhudson.com |
Jennifer Kate Hudson (born September 12, 1981) is an Academy Award-winning American singer and actress. She gained fame on American Idol. She is the most successful American Idol contestant who did not win, as she only came to fame in 2006, yet already has won numerous awards. She went on to star as Effie White in the 2006 motion picture musical Dreamgirls and on awards including an Oscar, a Golden Globe, a BAFTA, and a SAG Award. She is native to Chicago, Illinois. She is often called the new generation Aretha Franklin due to her deep ranges in singing and maintaining those ranges for so long. Hudson is married to WWE professional wrestler, David Otunga.
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