Name: Jennifer Hudson
Birth Name: 
Jennifer Kate Hudson
Birth Date: 
September 12, 1981
Birth Place: 
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
Occupation: 
Actress
Relationship Status: 
Engaged to David Otunga
Celebrity Ranking # 798
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Jennifer Hudson Talks Forgiveness on “Oprah’s Next Chapter”

Posted Tuesday September 11, 2012 6:43 PM GMT

Her life has been punctuated with astronomical highs and crushing lows, and though it all Jennifer Hudson has survived by keeping a level head.

During her interview on “ Oprah's Next Chapter,” the “American Idol” star shared that she’s forgiven William Balfour for murdering her mother, brother, and nephew back in 2008.

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Jennifer Hudson & Katharine McPhee's Changing Costumes on "Smash" Set

Posted Wednesday August 22, 2012 11:00 PM GMT

Holding her son David by the hand, Jennifer Hudson arrived on the set of "Smash" in New York City today (August 22).

The "Dreamgirls" star started out wearing a tight, hot pink dress with black and white flats before emerging from a wardrobe change in a sequined black dress and bright pink loafers.

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Jennifer Hudson & Katharine McPhee "Smash" It Up in NYC

Posted Tuesday August 21, 2012 4:05 PM GMT

Putting in another day's work, Jennifer Hudson and Katharine McPhee headed over to the United Palace Theater where they filmed scenes for "Smash" in Uptown Manhattan on Tuesday (August 21).

While Miss McPhee made no attempt to hide her sexy black romper costume, her "Sparkle" co-star covered up in a robe as she made her way out of the dressing room trailer.

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Jennifer Hudson's 'Smashing' Day on Set

Posted Monday August 20, 2012 10:00 PM GMT

Getting to work on her newest project, Jennifer Hudson was spotted on the set of "Smash" in New York City on Monday (August 20).

The Grammy award-winning songstress donned a lengthy, purple top matched with black leggings before later slipping into a comfortable cardigan while showing her son, David Otunga Jr., around the location.

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Jennifer Hudson Family Killer Gets Three Life Sentences

Posted Tuesday July 24, 2012 3:19 PM GMT

Facing the ultimate consequences for his gruesome actions, William Balfour will be spending the rest of his days behind bars.

The former brother-in-law of Jennifer Hudson was sentenced to three consecutive life sentences after having been found guilty of three counts of first-degree murder back in May of this year.

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Anne V & Jennifer Hudson's Artsy Night On the Town

Posted Friday July 13, 2012 1:06 PM GMT

Stepping out for a swanky evening, Jennifer Hudson and Anne Vyalitsyna were both in attendance at Andrew Levitas’ Metal Works Photograph: Sculptures” event last night (July 12).

The Victoria’s Secret model, better known as ‘Anne V,’ turned heads everywhere she walked at Phillips de Pury & Company in New York City, thanks to her fabulous form and gorgeous green dress.

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Jennifer Hudson's Diaper Ditty on "GMA"

Posted Wednesday June 27, 2012 12:37 PM GMT

Waking up early to join the morning talk show crew, Jennifer Hudson was spotted greeting fans outside ABC studios before sitting down to dish about her latest song on "GMA" in New York City on Wednesday (June 27).

The 30-year-old "Spotlight" singer shined in a sheer blue polka-dot blouse with black skinny jeans and flats while opening up to Robin Roberts about teaming up with Pampers to record a lullaby she gets to sing to her son, David Jr., every night.

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Jennifer Hudson is Next Guest Star on "Smash"!

Posted Saturday June 23, 2012 9:56 AM GMT

NBC’s hit show “Smash” is gaining even more star-power as the network announced that it is featuring Jennifer Hudson in a guest appearance on its second season.

The “Dreamgirls” star will play Veronica Moore, a Tony Award-winning Broadway star whose arrival will impact the lives of the show's dueling Marilyns, Karen and Ivy, played by Katherine McPhee and Megan Hilty, respectively.

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