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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

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Jennifer Hudson's LAX Family Flight

Mother and son pair Jennifer Hudson and two-year-old David Daniel Otunga Jr. looked stylish while walking through the LAX Airport in Los Angeles hand-in-hand this afternoon (April 17) to catch their flight.

The “Dreamgirls” star rocked a pair of leopard print ankle pants, black flats, and a floor length white sweater while her son sported a flat-bill hat with some funky glasses and a Michael Jordan track jacket.

Photo Credit: FameFlynet.com

Idol Recap: Jennifer Hudson & Ne-Yo Sing, Sanchez Gets Saved

Returning to the stage on which she made a name for herself, Jennifer Hudson joined Ne-Yo for a performance on Thursday night's (April 12) episode of "American Idol".

The duo teamed up for a rendition of their song "Think Like a Man," with Miss Hudson being one of the Fox competition series' most prominent former contestants despite the fact that she didn't even end up the season's winner.

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Jennifer Hudson’s Family Murder Trial: Jury Selection Begins

It was a horrific tragedy when Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother, and nephew were murdered back in 2008, and today (April 9) jury selection will begin.

The prosecution and defense will be seeking to pick twelve jurors and six alternates from the 150 people pooled for the William Balfour case.

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Jennifer Hudson Helps Open Up The Smith Center

Singing her heart out while showing off her thin bod, Jennifer Hudson performed at the opening night of The Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday (March 10).

The bright red lipped "American Idol" alum wore a glistening black dress with lace on top as she took the stage while backed by a 70-member choir to close out the show with a rendition of “Take Care of This House.”

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Jennifer Hudson’s “Think Like a Man” Video: Watch Now!

Showing off her latest musical accomplishment, Jennifer Hudson has released a music video for her hit single “Think Like a Man.”

The “American Idol” alum teamed up with Ne-Yo and Rick Ross for the track, which is featured in the forthcoming flick based on Steve Harvey’s book “Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man.”

Jennifer Hudson's Triumphant NAACP Image Awards Night

Following her stirring Whitney Houston tribute at last weekend's Grammy Awards, Jennifer Hudson had herself another memorable awards show night at the 43rd NAACP Image Awards on Friday (February 17).

The 30-year-old singer was among the stars taking the Shrine Auditorium stage, as she joined forces with Ne-Yo for a duet during the Vanguard Award presentation to "Star Wars" guru George Lucas.

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2012 NAACP Image Awards: The Show, The Winners

Paying tribute to the best in African-American entertainment over the past twelve months, the 43rd NAACP Image Awards took place in Los Angeles, CA on Friday night (February 17).

Held at the Shrine Auditorium, the annual ceremony was hosted by Sanaa Lathan and Anthony Mackie while the big winner over the course of the show ended up being "The Help".

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Jennifer Hudson’s Touching GRAMMY Tribute to Whitney Houston

The entertainment world is still in the midst of aftershocks from the tragic death of Whitney Houston yesterday (February 11) and tonight (February 12) Jennifer Hudson honored the late songstress with a memorable Grammy Awards performance.

The “Where You At” songstress was joined onstage at the Staples Center by Chaka Khan for the moment, which was hurriedly put together over the past 24 hours.