Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson
Hudson with her Oscar in Chicago, where it was declared "Jennifer Hudson Day", March 6, 2007
Background information
Birth name	Jennifer Kate Hudson
Born	(1981-09-12) September 12, 1981 (age 43)
Origin	Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres	R&B pop soul
Occupation(s)	Singer television host spokesperson actress author model
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2004–present
Labels	Arista J
Website	www.jenniferhudson.com

Jennifer Kate Hudson (born September 12, 1981 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American Academy and Grammy Award-winning singer, television host and actress.^[1] She gained fame on American Idol. She is the most successful American Idol contestant who did not win.^[2]

She went on to star as Effie White in the 2006 motion picture musical Dreamgirls. Her awards include an Oscar, a Golden Globe, a BAFTA, and a SAG Award.^[3] She is native to Chicago, Illinois. Hudson was engaged to WWE professional wrestler, David Otunga. Hudson and Otunga split up in November 2017.^[4]

Hudson worked as a coach on the UK and US versions of The Voice from 2017 to 2019, becoming the first female coach to win The Voice UK.^[5]

In 2020, she starred as Aretha Franklin in Respect.^[6]

1. ↑ "Jennifer Hudson Biography". Bio/A&E Television Networks, LLC. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
2. ↑ "Jennifer Hudson". People. Archived from the original on 21 March 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
3. ↑ "Jennifer Hudson". TV Guide. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
4. ↑ "Jennifer Hudson and Fiance David Otunga Split". People. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
5. ↑ "Jennifer Hudson Joins U.K. Version of 'The Voice' as Coach". Variety.com. September 29, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
6. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony; D'Alessandro, Anthony (2020-03-26). "Aretha Franklin Biopic 'Respect' Heads To Christmas For Awards Season Rollout". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-03-26.