Jennifer Hudson
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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