Jennifer Hudson
Acting
Born: 1981-09-12 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
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 he
🎬 Movies (20)
Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk
2026
Ophelia the owl (voice)
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie
2026
(voice)
The 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy
2026
Self
GOAT
2026
Louise Harris (voice)
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2025
Self
Grace for the World
2025
Self
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
2025
Self
Diane Warren: Relentless
2025
Self
Christmas with Andrea Bocelli & Friends: A Grammy Holiday Special
2024
92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center
2024
Self
Josh Groban & Friends: Home for the Holidays
2024
Self
American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special
2024
Self
Breathe
2024
Maya
Christmas at Graceland
2023
Self
Tell It Like a Woman
2022
Pepcy / Kim
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2021
Self
Respect
2021
Aretha Franklin
Monster
2021
Mrs. Harmon
Roll Up Your Sleeves
2021
Self
Baba Yaga
2021
Forest (voice)
📺 TV Shows (20)
Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
2023
Mane (voice)
The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
Self - Host
Sherri
2022
Self - Guest
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
Self
American Idol
2018
Self - Guest Judge
Forensic Justice
2016
Self (archive footage)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
Self
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
Self - Guest
Celebrity Family Feud
2015
Self - Contestant
The Late Late Show with James Corden
2015
Self
Empire
2015
Michelle White
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
Self
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
Self - Guest
The Voice
2012
Jennifer Hudson
The Voice UK
2012
Self - Coach
Smash
2012
Veronica Moore
The Jonathan Ross Show
2011
Self
The Voice
2011
Self - Coach
The Voice
2011
Self - Mentor