Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson is an American singer and actress who rose to prominence on American Idol and won an Academy Award for portraying Effie White in Dreamgirls.

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Dreamgirls: A 2006 musical drama film adapted from the Broadway musical about a fictional American girl group. Hudson won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for playing Effie White.
Aretha Franklin: An American singer and pianist known for her influential soul recordings. Franklin selected Hudson to portray her in the 2021 film Respect.
I Remember Me: Jennifer Hudson's second studio album, released in 2011. The album showcases her recorded work after her debut.
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress: An annual Academy Award honoring a performance in a supporting role in a film. Hudson received it for Dreamgirls, becoming the film's breakout award winner.
American Idol: An American television singing competition that began in 2002. Hudson gained national attention as a contestant on its third season.
Bill Condon: An American filmmaker and screenwriter who directed Dreamgirls. Condon directed Hudson in the film that earned her an Academy Award.
Jennifer Hudson (album): Jennifer Hudson's self-titled debut studio album, released in 2008. Its R&B and soul tracks established her as a recording artist.
Grammy Award for Best R&B Album: A Grammy category recognizing an album in the R&B genre. Hudson won the award for her 2008 debut album.
The Color Purple (2023 film): A 2023 musical drama film adaptation of the stage musical based on Alice Walker's novel. Hudson appears as Shug Avery in this screen adaptation.
Simon Cowell: A British television producer and music executive known for judging talent competitions. Cowell was a judge during Hudson's American Idol season.