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Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson TV Listings
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Sat, May 17, 1:00 PM
Idol Favorites: Where Are They Now
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HBOSGe
Sun, May 18, 12:00 PM
Dreamgirls
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TVGN
Sun, May 18, 4:00 PM
TV Guide Close Up
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Mon, May 19, 10:00 AM
Dreamgirls
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Mon, May 19, 1:00 PM
TV Guide Close Up
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Mon, May 19, 8:00 PM
Dreamgirls
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HBOSGe
Tue, May 20, 8:30 AM
Making of 'Dreamgirls'
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Wed, May 21, 4:30 PM
Dreamgirls
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Thu, May 22, 9:00 AM
Making of 'Dreamgirls'
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TVGN
Thu, May 22, 3:00 PM
TV Guide Close Up
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HBOSGe
Sat, May 24, 12:55 AM
Dreamgirls
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HBOe
Sun, May 25, 4:45 PM
Dreamgirls
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Tue, May 27, 12:15 PM
Dreamgirls
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Tue, May 27, 2:30 PM
Making of 'Dreamgirls'
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Tue, May 27, 9:00 PM
Dreamgirls
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Jennifer Hudson Biography
Birth Name:
Jennifer Kate Hudson
Birth Place:
Chicago, IL
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign:
09/12/1981, Virgo
Profession:
Singer; actor
Although this curvaceous vocalist cried when she came in seventh on the third edition of
American Idol
in 2004, she ended up having the last laugh by winning the career-making role of Effie White in the lauded 2006 movie musical
Dreamgirls
. Not only did Hudson eclipse her pop-princess costar Beyoncé Knowles with her powerful performance as an ugly-duckling diva, but she also beat out 2004
American Idol
winner Fantasia Barrino for the role. Hudson quickly racked up numerous accolades for her work in the film, including a Golden Globe, a SAG Award and even an Oscar as best supporting actress. She also signed her first record deal. Not bad for a gal who was singing on Disney cruise ships back in 2003.
Jennifer Hudson Fast Facts:
At age 7, she began singing solos in her church choir.
Was named the ShoWest Female Star of Tomorrow in 2006.
Jennifer Hudson Relationships:
Darnell Hudson - Mother
James Payton - Significant Other
Julia Kate Hudson - Grandmother
Samuel Samson - Father
Julia Hudson - Sister
Jennifer Hudson Awards:
2006 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Winner
2007 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Winner
College:
Attended Kennedy-King College, Chicago, IL
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