Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Kate Hudsonis an American singer, actress and spokesperson. She rose to fame in 2004 as a finalist on the third season of American Idol, coming in seventh place...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPop Singer
Date of Birth12 September 1981
CityChicago, IL
CountryUnited States of America
africa barefoot change children found hungry people understand wants
When people said Africa would change me, I didn't understand what they meant. To see the poverty in the townships, for instance, is overwhelming. I found it heart-wrenching to see young children walking barefoot and hungry in the dirt. I'm the kind of person who wants to change the world right here and now, so I got frustrated.
prouder
I'm prouder of my weight loss than my Oscar!
carpet considered lady until
I didn't even know I was considered plus-size until I was on the red carpet here in L.A. one day and a lady said, 'How do you feel about being a plus-sized girl in Hollywood?' I was like, 'What's she talking about?'
girl church-choir voice
I used to sing in the church choir. People would say it was unusual for such a small girl to have such a big voice. They would say, 'She sounds like she's grown.'
people focus looks
My focus has always been on talent over looks. This theme of people putting an emphasis on looks first has been a constant reminder throughout my life that most people don’t see things in the same way that I do.
real keys issues
The key thing is figuring out what your issues are, and it's really never about the food. You have to be real and honest with yourself. I had to stop and look and ask myself, ‘Why do I want this? What is the real reason?’ At times it was comfort food like chocolate. I love chocolate and I realized it relaxes me, so when you acknowledge what the issue is, you can control it better.
grandma jewels voice
My family always says my voice is a gift—a precious jewel I inherited from my maternal grandma, Julia Kate Hudson. My sister and I used to joke that the 'Kates' in our family got all the talent.
loss people oscars
I'm prouder of my weight loss than my Oscar! I hope it has inspired people.
son voice my-son
My son is very into music and really familiar with my voice.
roots people nerves
When other people reject positive changes you make for yourself, there is always some nerve to get to the root of in those other people.
years ice skills
It's not a diet, it's a way of life that teaches you better skills. For years, I felt like I could never have ice cream, but now I can eat ice cream occasionally!
home chance
I don't get a chance to be home much.
home grandmother church
My grandmother always taught me, 'If you don't have a home, family, and church, you don't have anything.
shopping forget eating
When you're shopping you forget about eating!