Jennifer Hudson is a true American treasure. The singer, actress and model is constantly in the spotlight. Sometimes she shocks the audience, but most often she pleases with “delicious” musical material, and an excellent game on the set.
She repeatedly finds herself in the spotlight of the media due to the fact that she maintains friendly relations with former US President Barack Obama. Some accused the former president and the celebrity of having a secret affair. But until today, there is no confirmation of this information.
Childhood and youth
The celebrity hails from colorful Chicago. Jennifer's date of birth is September 12, 1981. The parents of the dark-skinned beauty had absolutely nothing to do with creativity. They lived modestly, or rather, even poorly.
Mom noticed in time that her daughter was drawn to music. She gave Jennifer to the church choir. From the age of seven, the girl improved her vocal abilities.
She attended Dunbar High School. The teachers of the educational institution unanimously repeated that Jennifer was definitely born for the stage. The girl took part in almost all school activities. She took frantic pleasure in rehearsals and performances. At the end of the 90s, Hudson received a school certificate and decided that she wanted to connect her future life with creativity.
The creative path of Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer stubbornly continued to study vocals. She soon became a member of the rating show American Idol. Jennifer was one of the brightest participants in the project. For seven broadcasts, she delighted fans of her talent with perfect numbers. The only "but" was that she could not find a common language with the rest of the show participants, and she was forced to leave the project.
A little setback didn't put Jennifer off the right track. Soon she was invited to participate in the film adaptation of the musical Dream Girl. She was entrusted to play a supporting role, but despite this, Jennifer was highly appreciated by the audience and professionals. Soon she was holding her first Oscar statuette in her hands. For her work on the presented Broadway musical, she received over 20 prestigious awards.
In a short period of time, she managed to build a brilliant career in cinema. Success and recognition in the cinematic field did not prevent Jennifer from developing her singing career. Soon she signed a contract with Arista Records. After that, the presentation of the debut album of the singer, which was called Jennifer Hudson, took place. The work was warmly received by fans and music critics. The LP brought the singer a Grammy in the Best R&B Album of the Year nomination.
2009 proved to be just as productive. This year, she sang the national anthem at Super Bowl XLIII, then saw off stage colleague Michael Jackson and sang a poignant song in the funeral procession.
On the wave of popularity, the singer presents the second longplay. According to the old tradition, the disc was also nominated for a number of prestigious awards. At the Grammy ceremony, she was entrusted with performing a track dedicated to the memory of the famous Whitney Houston.
Then Jennifer took up the promotion of her acting career. She appeared in the film "Empire", and in 2015 she became a member of the film crew of the film "Chirak".
Details of the artist's personal life
Jennifer Hudson has always enjoyed great interest among the stronger sex. In 2007, she began an affair with David Otunga. After a couple of months, the couple began to live together, and a year later they legalized the relationship. In this marriage, the couple had a son. Jennifer and David divorced in 2017. Hudson did not spread what specifically caused the divorce.
In 2010, glossy magazines were full of headlines about the beautiful reincarnation of Jennifer. The results were really impressive. In total, she managed to get rid of more than 30 extra pounds. Photos in the style of "before / after" did not leave the rating American sites for a long time.
Until now, Jennifer manages to maintain perfect physical shape. The secret of her harmony is simple - it's proper nutrition and regular visits to the gym.
Jennifer Hudson at present
Currently, Jennifer continues to actively engage in creativity. She starred in films and commercials. In 2019, she was seen filming the movie "Respect". In the film, she played the role of Aretha Franklin. It turned out that this is not the latest news about the artist. In 2019, she was involved in the musical Cats.
In addition, Hudson acted as a mentor in the American music show The Voice. She also announced that she is preparing to release a new longplay. However, Jennifer did not specify the exact release date.
