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Jennifer Hudson or Jennifer Kate Hudson (born September 12, 1981) is a Golden Globe and Academy award winning American actress and singer. She first gained notice as one of the finalists on the third season of the FOX television series American Idol; she went on to star as Effie Melody White in the musical film Dreamgirls.

American Idol
Hudson auditioned for the third season of American Idol in Atlanta, Georgia. She was a member of the first group of semifinalists. She was not voted through to the final round, although she was brought back on the wildcard round and put through as a finalist by contest judge Randy Jackson.

On Reality TV Magz: Jennifer Hudson Wins Oscar, But Doesn’t Thank American Idol
On the Barbara Walters Special that aired before the Academy Awards, Barbara asked Jennifer Hudson if she would thank American Idol judge Simon Cowell if she won an Oscar. Jennifer said “Wow, will I thank Simon Cowell? You know, I will probably thank American Idol as a whole, because had it not been for American Idol, they never would have known of a Jennifer Hudson to call.”

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Times Online: It was a night when the Brits were overlooked in favour of established Hollywood stars and big budget movie-making. But for once that was a good thing. It was Saturday night in Los Angeles, and not the Oscars ceremony but the Golden Raspberry Awards, the Razzies, which each year recognise film-making at its worst.

Sharon Stone received by far the most recognition. While Helen Mirren was doubtless practising her Oscar acceptance speech, Stone was being named Worst Actress for her role in Basic Instinct 2.

Complete list of winners from the 27th Annual Raspberry Awards:

* Worst Picture: Basic Instinct 2
* Worst Actor: Marlon and Shawn Wayans, Little Man
* Worst Actress: Sharon Stone, Basic Instinct 2
* Worst Supporting Actor: M. Night Shyamalan, Lady in the Water
* Worst Supporting Actress: Carmen Electra, Date Movie and Scary Movie 4
* Worst Screen Couple: Shawn Wayans and either Kerry Washington or Marlon Wayans, Little Man
* Worst Remake or Rip-Off: Little Man
* Worst Prequel or Sequel: Basic Instinct 2
* Worst Director: M. Night Shyamalan
* Worst Screenplay: Basic Instinct 2
* Worst Excuse for Family Entertainment: RV