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Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson

American singer–songwriter, actress, spokesperson
American Idol contestant who moved on to Oscar-winning work in Dreamgirls and a Grammy-winning debut R&B album.
BornSeptember 12, 1981
HometownChicago, Illinois, United States of America
Net worth$30 million
Height5'9" (1.75m)
PartnerDavid Otunga, James Payton, Common
ChildrenDavid Daniel Otunga Jr.
ParentsSamuel Simpson, Darnell Donnerson
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Top Stories

Jennifer Hudson and Orville Peck to Be Honored at GLAAD Media Awards in New York

  • GLAAD is putting the finishing touches on the program for its East Coast awards gala by confirming Jennifer Hudson and Orville Peck for top honors and media personality Ross Mathews to front the affair as host. The GLAAD Media Awards — set for May 11 at the Hilton Midtown — will honor Hudson with an excellence in …

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NEWS OF THE WEEK: Jennifer Hudson and Common seemingly confirm relationship

On The Jennifer Hudson Show, the singer and actress host usually asks guests about their love life. On the most recent episode, guest Common, talked coyly about his relationship, without mentioning her name. "Now, we got to get down to business, Mr Common. I'm a host and so I have to ask you this question 'cause everybody always wants to know this. Are you dating anyone?" Common, 51, replied, "So, yes, and I'm in a relationship that is one of the most beautiful people I ever met in life, and she's smart, she loves God…
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Albums

Respect [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
Respect [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
2021
Memory
Memory
2019
Remember Me (The Remixes)
Remember Me (The Remixes)
2017
JHUD
JHUD
2014
I Remember Me
I Remember Me
2011
If This Isn't Love
If This Isn't Love
2009
Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson
2008
Spotlight
Spotlight
2008

AWARDS

YearAssociationsCategoryWorkResult
2022Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading RoleRespect (2021 American film)Nominated
2007Academy AwardActress in a Supporting RoleDreamgirls (film)Winner
2007British Academy of Film & Television ArtsActress in a Supporting RoleDreamgirls (film)Winner
2007Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting RoleDreamgirls (film)Winner
2007Golden GlobeBest Performance By an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion PictureDreamgirls (film)Winner
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