| Jennifer Hudson - The Dream-girls' Star | | | | the March 2007 issue. |
| Jennifer Kate Hudson was born on September 12, 1981 | | | | Starring in "Dream-girls" |
| in Chicago, Illinois. From her early childhood, she was an | | | | Jennifer was absolutely right - her way to fame just |
| outgoing and charismatic person. At the age of 7, she | | | | started with the American Idol contest. In 2005, Jennifer |
| sang in public for the first time in her life and started | | | | Hudson got a chance to start her singers - actress' |
| her career as a singer. She performed in a rousing | | | | career. She easily beat out 781 other actresses for the |
| gospel choir in a church as a lead of congregation. | | | | desired role of Effie Melody White in the musical film |
| That was a real start for her, because after this, | | | | "Dreamgirls" for which she won an Oscar, a Golden |
| Jennifer spent her childhood appearing in various | | | | Globe, a Bafta and a SAG Award. Jennifer Hudson |
| school talent shows and local music productions. | | | | played a role of Effie. White, which was originally |
| Contest for the "American Idol" | | | | created in a legendary Broadway performance by |
| In 2002, Jennifer turned her passion into a profession. | | | | Jennifer Holliday. Starring in "Dreamgirls" brought |
| She was a featured vocalist aboard the Disney | | | | Jennifer amazing success and fame. She easily |
| Wonder cruise ship. After all this, in 2004, Jennifer | | | | became one of those well-known Hollywood stars |
| successfully auditioned for the third season of | | | | along with her film partners Eddie Murphy, Beyonce |
| American Idol contest in Atlanta, Georgia. She was in | | | | Knowles and Jamie Foxx. |
| the first group of semifinalists. Although her incredible | | | | Deal with the Record Company |
| voice won over fans and critics alike she only came in | | | | Hudson signed a record deal with Clive Davis's label, |
| seventh. Her failure shocked many of her fans; even | | | | Arista Records in November 2006. Davis is thinking |
| Sir Elton John stated in public that he believed racism | | | | very optimistically about this young talented lady - he |
| was one of the reasons in such voting. Though | | | | has guided the careers of such famous artists as |
| Jennifer herself was happy that she had a chance to | | | | Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, and Dionne |
| be seen in public; she believed that it's just a start for | | | | Warwick. It is easy to believe that Jennifer Hudson has |
| her. Jennifer made lots of friends and fans during this | | | | very good opportunities and possibilities with this record |
| contest. One of the judges of this contest, Simon | | | | company. Jennifer Hudson is currently working to |
| Cowell taped a congratulatory message to Jennifer, | | | | appear in the Rowan Woods movie Winged |
| which appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show. | | | | Creatures, based on the novel by Roy Freirich. It is |
| Jennifer Hudson became the third African-American | | | | currently filming and is believed to hit the cinemas in |
| who appeared on the cover of Vogue magazine with | | | | 2008. |