Jennifer Hudson

Real Name: Jennifer Kate Hudson
Date of Birth: September 12th, 1981
Horoscope: Virgo
Nationality: American
Relationship Status: Engaged to David Otunga
Profession: Singer/Song- writer/Actress/ Model

Discography

2009 - If This Isn’t Love - Single
2009 - Giving Myself - Single
2008 - Jennifer Hudson - Album
2006 - And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going -  Single

Filmography

2009 - Winged Creatures - Kathy Archenault
2008 - The Secret Life of Bees - Rosaleen Daise
2008 - Winged Creatures - Kathy Archenault
2008  - Sex and the City - Louise
2006 - Dreamgirls - Effie White

Awards, Nominations & Accolades

2009 - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture - The Secret Life of Bees - Image Award - Nominated
2009 - Choice Music: R&B Track for “If This Isn’t Love” - Nominated
2009 - Choice Music: R&B Artist - Nominated
2009 - Best Actress - Nominated
2009 - Best Female R&B Artist - Nominated
2009 - Outstanding Album for Jennifer Hudson - NAACP Image Awards - Won
2009 - Outstanding Song for “Spotlight” - NAACP Image Awards -Nominated
2009 - Outstanding Music Video for “Spotlight”- NAACP Image Awards -Nominated
2009 - Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration “I’m His Only Woman” (with Fantasia) - - NAACP Image Awards -Won
2009 - Outstanding Female Artist - NAACP Image Awards -Nominated
2009 - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Movie for The Secret Life of Bees - NAACP Image Awards -Nominated
2009 - Outstanding New Artist - NAACP Image Awards - Won
2008 - Best Actress - The Secret Life of Bees - Black Reel Awards - Nominated
2008 - Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media - Dreamgirls - Grammy Awards - Nominated
2008 - Ensemble Acting of the Year - The Secret Life of Bees - Hollywood Film Award - Won
2007 - Best Breakthrough Performance - Dreamgirls - Black Reel Awards - Won
2007 - Best Song, Original or Adapted - Dreamgirls - Black Reel Awards - Won
2007 - Best Supporting Actress - Dreamgirls - Black Reel Awards - Won
2007 - Best Supporting Actress - Dreamgirls - Critics Choice Award - Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards - Won
2007 - Best Supporting Actress - Dreamgirls - COFCA Award - Central Ohio Film Critics Association
2007 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Dreamgirls - Golden Globe - Won
2007 - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture - Dreamgirls - Image Award - Won
2007 - Best Performance - Dreamgirls - MTV Movie Award - Nominated
2007 - Best Breakthrough Performance - Dreamgirls - Online Film Critics Society Awards - Nominated
2007 - Best Supporting Actress - Dreamgirls - Online Film Critics Society Awards - Nominated
2007 - Breakthrough Performance Award - Dreamgirls - Won
2007 - Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role - Dreamgirls - Actor Award - Screen Actors Guild Awards - Won
2007 - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture - Dreamgirls -Actor Award - Screen Actors Guild Awards -Nominated
2007 - Little Screen/Big Screen Star (Women) - TV Land Award - Nominated
2007 - Choice Movie Actress: Drama - Dreamgirls - Teen Choice Award - Won
2007 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Dreamgirls - Oscar - Academy Award - Won
2007 - Dreamgirls - Breakthrough Artist Award - Austin Film Critics Association - Won
2007 - Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Dreamgirls - BAFTA Film Award - Won
2007 - Best Actress - BET Award - Won
2006 - Best Supporting Actress - Dreamgirl - Chicago Film Critics Association Awards - Nominated
2006 - Dreamgirls - Pauline Kael Breakout Award - Florida Film Critics Circle Awards - Won
2006 - Best Supporting Actress - Dreamgirls - Sierra Award - Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards - Won
2006 - Best Breakthrough Performance, Female - Dreamgirls - NBR Award - Won
2006 - Best Supporting Actress - Dreamgirls - New York Film Critics Circle Awards - Won
2006 - Breakout Performance of the Year - On Screen - Dreamgirls - Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards - Won
2006 - Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Dreamgirls - Satellite Award - Won
2006 - Female Star of Tomorrow - ShoWest Award
2006 - Best Supporting Actress - Dreamgirls - Southeastern Film Critics Association Awards - Won
2006 - Best Breakthrough Performance - Dreamgirls - Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Awards - Won
2006 - Best Supporting Actress - Dreamgirls  - Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Awards - Won

2009 - Choice Music: R&B Track for “If This Isn’t Love” - Nominated
2009 - Choice Music: R&B Artist - Nominated
2009 - Best Actress - Nominated
2009 - Best Female R&B Artist - Nominated
2009 - Outstanding Album for Jennifer Hudson - NAACP Image Awards - Won
2009 - Outstanding Song for “Spotlight” - NAACP Image Awards -Nominated
2009 - Outstanding Music Video for “Spotlight”- NAACP Image Awards -Nominated
2009 - Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration “I’m His Only Woman” (with Fantasia) - - NAACP Image Awards -Won
2009 - Outstanding Female Artist - NAACP Image Awards -Nominated
2009 - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Movie for The Secret Life of Bees - NAACP Image Awards -Nominated
2009 - Outstanding New Artist - NAACP Image Awards - Won

Facts About Jennifer Hudson

• In 2008, Jennifer’s mother, brother and nephew were murdered by her ex-brother-in-law William Balfour. This led her to form the Hudson-King Foundation for Families of Slain Victims’ to aid other families who are forced to deal with similar tragedies.

• She is one of 3 African-American women who have been on the cover of Vogue or win an Academy Award.
• She doesn’t smoke, drink or got to bars and nightclubs.
• She began singing at the age of 7.
• Her singing abilities were the key reason why she won the role of Effie White.
• She was kicked off American Idol and went on to win numerous awards shortly after.
• She is a recognized friend of President Barack Obama.
• She was currently eight months pregnant with her first child when she performed at Michael Jackson’s memorial.