| Jennifer Hudson Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 9 in |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Date of Birth | September 12, 1981 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Jennifer Hudson is an American singer, actress, voiceover artist, producer, and philanthropist whose artistic pursuits have won her many accolades including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and 2 Grammy Awards. Over the years, she has appeared in projects like Dreamgirls, The Three Stooges, Winnie Mandela, Cats, Smash, Black Nativity, The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete, Call Me Crazy: A Five Film, and Empire. As a singer, she has released albums including I Remember Me, Jennifer Hudson, and JHUD. In 2020, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Born Name
Jennifer Kate Hudson
Nick Name
Jenni
Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Residence
Burr Ridge, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Nationality
Education
She graduated from Dunbar Vocational High School in Chicago, Illinois in 1999.
Hudson, then, enrolled herself into Langston University in Langston, Oklahoma. But, due to homesickness and unsuitable weather conditions, she left the college and took admission into Kennedy–King College in Chicago.
Occupation
Actress, Singer, Spokesperson, Producer, Voiceover Artist, Philanthropist
Family
- Father – Samuel Simpson (Bus Driver) (Died 1999)
- Mother – Darnell Donnerson (Died – October 24, 2008)
- Siblings – Jason Hudson (Older Brother) (Mechanic), Julia Hudson (Older Sister) (School Bus Driver), Dinah Simpson (Half-Sister)
- Others – Eugene Hudson (Maternal Grandfather), Julia Kate Buckner (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
She has been represented by Ziffren, Brittenham, Law Firm, Los Angeles, California, United States.
Genre
R&B, Soul
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
RCA Records, Arista, J Records, Epic Records
Build
Voluptuous
Height
5 ft 9 in or 175 cm
Weight
70 kg or 154 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Jennifer Hudson has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Jennifer Hudson is of African-American descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- The sweet big smile
- Voice
Measurements
35-28-36 in or 89-71-91.5 cm
Dress Size
8 (US)
Bra Size
32C
Shoe Size
9 (US) or 6.5 (UK) or 39.5 (EU)
Brand Endorsements
She has been the brand ambassador of Weight Watchers (2010).
Hudson has appeared in a television commercial about Weight Watchers’ “Point Plus” (in 2012), Weight Watchers’ “Because it works!” (in 2011), and Weight Watchers 360 (in 2013) along with Jessica Simpson.
Jennifer appeared in print ads of whymilk.com’s “Milk Mustache”.
Religion
Baptist
Best Known For
Her work in the 2006 movie Dreamgirls, 2008 movie The Secret Life of Bees, 2011 movie Winnie Mandela.
First Album
Hudson released her debut album titled Jennifer Hudson on September 27, 2008, via Arista Records. It charted at no. 2 in the U.S., no. 21 in the UK, no. 46 in Ireland. It was certified as “Gold” in the US and UK and sold 839,000 copies in U.S. and 172,720 in the UK.
First Film
She debuted with the 2006 musical drama film Dreamgirls for her role as Effie White. The film won a whopping 29 awards and 6 nominations.
As a voiceover artist, she made her theatrical film debut by voicing the character of Young Nana Noodleman, a sheep and Eddie’s grandmother who was a famous singer in her glory days, in the 2016 computer-animated musical comedy film, Sing.
First TV Show
In 2004, Jennifer took part in the reality-singing competition series American Idol. She was placed 7th in this 3rd season of the show.
Personal Trainer
She became Weight Watchers spokesperson in 2010 and changed her lifestyle and lost weight by portion control and exercising regularly.
Jennifer has also worked with Harley Pasternak in the past, who is famous for his 5 Factor diet. Hudson likes to keep her workouts intense. She sometimes plays basketball, which helps her to keep her metabolism up and at the same time, it does not feel like she is working out.
Jennifer Hudson Favorite Things
- Pop Artist – Céline Dion
- Music Style – R&B, pop
- Movie – Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993)
- Outfits – Urban Outfitters, Forever 21
Source – IMDb, LuckyMag
Jennifer Hudson Facts
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