Jennifer Hudson
Date of birth: 1981-09-12
Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as: 제니퍼 허드슨
Biography
Jennifer Kate Hudson (born September 12, 1981), also known by her nickname J.Hud, is an American singer, actress, and talk show host. Hudson rose to fame in 2004 as a finalist on the third season of American Idol, placing seventh. She made her film debut as Effie White in the musical Dreamgirls (2006), for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, becoming the youngest African-American to win in a competitive acting category. After signing to Arista Records, Hudson released her self-titled debut studio album in 2008, which was certified Gold in the US and the UK, and won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album. Hudson's subsequent studio albums, I Remember Me (2011) and JHUD (2014), both charted within the top ten of the Billboard 200, with the former also being certified Gold in the US. Meanwhile, her other acting roles include the films Sex and the City (2008), The Secret Life of Bees (2008), Winnie Mandela (2011), Black Nativity (2013), Sing (2016), Cats (2019) and Respect (2021), the television shows Smash (2012), Empire (2015) and Confirmation (2016), and her Broadway debut with the musical The Color Purple. Hudson also contributed as a coach on the UK and the US version of The Voice from 2017 up to 2019, becoming the first female coach to win the former.
Movie Credits
Dreamgirls
2006-12-25
A trio of female soul singers cross over to the pop charts in the early 1960s, facing their own pers
Sex and the City
2008-05-12
A New York writer on sex and love is finally getting married to her Mr. Big. But her three best girl
The Secret Life of Bees
2008-09-17
Set in South Carolina in 1964, this is the tale of Lily Owens a 14 year-old girl who is haunted by t
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2021-11-20
Filmed at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induc
Winged Creatures
2009-07-08
A psychotic man opens fire in a diner, murdering numerous people before killing himself. The survivo
Winnie Mandela
2011-09-16
A drama that chronicles the life of Winnie Mandela from her childhood through her marriage and her h
DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70
2009-07-06
DJ Juice is making his dope DVD blend again and this time its time for volume 70!! So just lay back
The Three Stooges
2012-04-13
Left on the doorstep of an orphanage run by nuns, three newborn knuckleheads grow up to be finger-po
Always Whitney Houston
2012-01-01
The iconic powerhouse Whitney Houston is remembered beyond her death at age 48 by her peers for her
Global Goal: Unite for Our Future | The Concert
2020-06-27
Dwayne Johnson helps Global Citizen's campaign for COVID-19 therapeutics, tests and vaccines by host
The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete
2013-10-11
Coming of age story about two inner city youths, who are left to fend for themselves over the summer
Call Me Crazy: A Five Film
2013-04-20
A psychotherapist helps a law student cope with schizophrenia in one of five interconnected tales de
Black Nativity
2013-11-27
A street-wise teen from Baltimore who has been raised by a single mother travels to New York City to
And the Oscar Goes To...
2014-02-01
The story of the gold-plated statuette that became the film industry's most coveted prize, AND THE O
Lullaby
2014-06-13
Estranged from his family, Jonathan (Hedlund) discovers his father has decided to take himself off l
Michael Jackson Memorial
2009-07-07
A live telecast of the public memorial service for the king of pop, Michael Jackson.
Christmas at Graceland
2023-11-29
Musicians pay tribute to Elvis Presley and perform live at his famed estate, Graceland.
Breathe
2024-04-04
Air-supply is scarce in the near future, forcing a mother and daughter to fight for survival when tw
Baba Yaga
2021-01-14
Baba Yaga is a witch in the enchanted Forest. When the viewer's mother, the Chief, falls ill, it is
The Concert for Valor
2014-11-11
A live HBO concert honoring United States veterans in Washington DC.
Diane Warren: Relentless
2025-01-10
An intimate look at the life, career and process of one of the most accomplished songwriters of all
Chi-Raq
2015-12-04
A modern day adaptation of the ancient Greek play Lysistrata by Aristophanes, set against the backdr
Whitney Houston: We Will Always Love You
2012-07-01
Famed for her extraordinary vocal range and uncanny ability to reach the emotional core of a song,
Confirmation
2016-04-16
Judge Clarence Thomas' nomination to the United States' Supreme Court is called into question when f
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
2025-02-06
In honor of “The Lion King's” 30th Anniversary, the Hollywood Bowl transforms into the Pride Lands f
Hairspray Live!
2016-12-07
A teenage girl living in Baltimore in the early 1960s dreams of appearing on a popular TV dance show
Sandy Wexler
2017-04-14
When a hapless but dedicated talent manager signs his first client who actually has talent, his care
VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul
2011-12-19
VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul was the third of three concerts in the series not aired live. It was taped
VH1 Divas 2009
2009-09-17
VH1 Divas: An Honors Concert For The VH1 Save The Music Foundation aired live on September 17, 2009
Jennifer Hudson: I'll Be Home for Christmas
2009-12-14
Jennifer Hudson heads back to her hometown of Chicago to share childhood memories of the music, peop
Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown
2007-12-23
There's a miracle on Sesame Street in this special holiday tale. Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and their new f
Sing
2016-11-23
A koala named Buster recruits his best friend to help him drum up business for his theater by hostin
A Very Pentatonix Christmas
2017-11-27
This one-hour television event takes viewers on a musical journey filled with joy, heart and laughte
Monster
2021-07-15
The story of Steve Harmon, a 17-year-old honor student whose world comes crashing down around him wh
Cats
2019-12-19
A tribe of cats called the Jellicles must decide yearly which one will ascend to the Heaviside Layer
Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives
2017-04-19
The life and successes of iconic music executive Clive Davis, from his miraculous start at Columbia
Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul
2019-01-13
Tyler Perry hosts a tribute to the singer's legendary career, featuring performances from Yolanda Ad
Respect
2021-08-12
The rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her inte
HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé
2019-04-16
This intimate, in-depth look at Beyoncé's celebrated 2018 Coachella performance reveals the emotiona
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
2011-12-25
Award-winning singer Cee Lo Green is one of several stars set to perform in this year’s “Disney Park
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"
2019-05-22
Celebrities re-create an original episode each from "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons."
Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones
2018-12-09
“Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones,” is a star-studded evening that celebrates the life an
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
2020-05-10
Ryan Seacrest hosts the second Disney Family Singalong featuring celebrities and their families as t
In Search of the Sanderson Sisters: A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeover
2020-10-30
Follow Elvira as she searches for the Sanderson Sisters, interviewing various figures who claim to h
Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special
2020-12-03
Faced with a holiday cheer crisis, the North Pole knows there's only one person who can save the day
Happy Hour with Olly Murs
2018-12-15
For one night only, the singer takes over an entire pub in Essex and puts on a jam-packed evening of
Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk
2026-02-11
Set in NYC, the musically driven comedy centers on Pierre, born as a product of forbidden love betwe
Roll Up Your Sleeves
2021-04-18
This variety special aims to educate viewers, raise awareness and dispel concerns surrounding the CO
One World: Together at Home
2020-04-18
A global broadcast & digital special organized by Global Citizen and the World Health Organization f
Tell It Like a Woman
2022-10-07
Tell It Like A Woman comprises of seven segments that are directed by female directors from differen
American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special
2024-10-06
An evening celebrating half a century of groundbreaking music, iconic moments, unforgettable perform
92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center
2024-12-04
The 92nd annual tree-lighting ceremony in New York kicks off the holiday season with a dazzling disp
Josh Groban & Friends: Home for the Holidays
2024-11-20
Josh is set to host “Josh Groban and Friends Go Home for the Holidays”.
Christmas with Andrea Bocelli & Friends: A Grammy Holiday Special
2024-12-24
CBS, The Recording Academy® and Ken Ehrlich Productions are celebrating the holidays with GRAMMY®-no
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie
2026-07-30
The PAW Patrol lands on a mysterious dinosaur island after a storm, where they meet Rex, a stranded
GOAT
2026-02-11
Will, a small goat with big dreams, gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarbal
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
2006-10-17
When a Conservative TV crusader threatens to shut down beloved brothel, the Chicken Ranch, proprietr
Grace for the World
2025-09-13
Witness a once-in-history gathering in St. Peter’s Square, as icons and light unite the world in mus