Personal Info
Jennifer Kate Hudson
J.Hud
Jennifer Hudson
Acting
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…
Known For
Filmography
Movies
GOAT
as Louise Harris (voice)
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie
as (voice)
Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk
as Ophelia the owl (voice)
The 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy
as Self
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
as Self
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as Self
Diane Warren: Relentless
as Self
Grace for the World
as Self
Breathe
as Maya
American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special
as Self
TV Shows
Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
as Mane (voice) · 1 ep.
The Jennifer Hudson Show
as Self - Host · 625 ep.
Sherri
as Self - Guest · 1 ep.
The Kelly Clarkson Show
as Self · 1 ep.
American Idol
as Self - Guest Judge · 1 ep.
Forensic Justice
as Self (archive footage) · 1 ep.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self - Guest · 1 ep.
The Late Late Show with James Corden
as Self · 1 ep.
Empire
as Michelle White · 3 ep.
Celebrity Family Feud
as Self - Contestant · 1 ep.
