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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

Celebrity Ranking # 715

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Jennifer Hudson & Alicia Keys: SuperBowl Pregame Pals

It’s always exciting to see what the SuperBowl has in store each year, and last night (February 3) New Orleans’ Superdome was replete with girl power thanks to Jennifer Hudson and Alicia Keys.

The “American Idol” alum teamed up with a group of 26 students from Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut to sing “America the Beautiful.”

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Kelly Clarkson Tops Forbes' List of Top-Earning "American Idol" Contestants

Beating out contestants from ten other seasons, Kelly Clarkson topped Forbes' list of top-earning "American Idol" contestants.

From May 2011 to May 2012, the "Stronger" singer earned about $8 million, far surpassing the following two who tied for the second spot, Carrie Underwood and Chris Daughtry, who each took in $5 million.

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NBC Releases New Clips of "Smash": Watch Here!

Gearing up for its second season, NBC released new clips from its hit show “Smash” on Monday (January 28).

In the clips, show newcomer Jennifer Hudson's character offers up some advice to Katharine McPhee's Karen how to deal with her success.

John Mayer, Christina Aguilera, and Jennifer Hudson to Perform at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Celebrating the 2013 inductees, John Mayer, Christina Aguilera, and Jennifer Hudson will perform at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.

The "Gravity" singer will perform in honor of Albert King with Gary Clark Jr., while Jennifer and Christina will honor Donna Summer.

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Jennifer Hudson & Alicia Keys Belt Out Tunes During President Obama's Inaugural Ball

Bringing together a multitude of acts from different musical genres, President Barack Obama's Second Inaugural Ball was held at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. on Monday (January 21).

Michelle Obama arrived with the guest of honor, donning a gorgeous red Jason Wu gown while taking in the sounds of the night's all-star performers.

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Alicia Keys and Jennifer Hudson: Smiling Sundance Pals

Having some fun at one of film’s biggest events, Alicia Keys and Jennifer Hudson posed for pictures at the Sundance Film Festival on Friday (January 18).

Bundled in cozy sweaters to shield against the Park City chill, the beautiful ladies shared a laugh as they got ready for the screening of their mutual flick, “The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete.”

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Jennifer Hudson & Alicia Keys: “The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete” at Sundance

Having a blast at the Sundance Film Festival, Jennifer Hudson and Alicia Keys showed up at the premiere of Hudson’s new flick “The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete” last night (January 17).

The “Fallin” songstress and the “American Idol” alum were all smiles as they posed together outside the Julie Nester Gallery during the Reebok & Blackberry-sponsored event.

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Jessica Simpson & Jennifer Hudson Join Forces in Weight Watchers Ad

Teaming up with fellow Weight Watchers spokesperson Jennifer Hudson, Jessica Simpson stars in a new ad for the diet company shortly after announcing she is pregnant.

In the commercial, the 32-year-old "Fashion Star" host shows off her slimmer figure in an all black outfit and high heels while she explains, "I obsessed about my weight my whole life. I was always on some new life-stopping diet."