

Jennifer Hudson
Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.
Profession
Acting
Birthday
12 Sep 1981
Age
45 Years
Born In
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Total Projects
101
Years Active
82 Yrs
Avg Rating
6.2 ★
Overview
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...
Known For
Filmography

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PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie
as (voice)

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The 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy
The 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy
as Self

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GOAT
GOAT
as Louise Harris (voice)

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2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as Self

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Grace for the World
Grace for the World
as Self

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The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
as Self

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Diane Warren: Relentless
Diane Warren: Relentless
as Self

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Christmas with Andrea Bocelli & Friends: A Grammy Holiday Special
Christmas with Andrea Bocelli & Friends: A Grammy Holiday Special

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92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center
92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center
as Self

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Josh Groban & Friends: Home for the Holidays
Josh Groban & Friends: Home for the Holidays
as Self

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American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special
American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special
as Self

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Breathe
Breathe
as Maya

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Christmas at Graceland
Christmas at Graceland
as Self

tv
Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
as Mane (voice)

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Tell It Like a Woman
Tell It Like a Woman
as Pepcy / Kim

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The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
as Self - Host

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Sherri
Sherri
as Self - Guest

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2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as Self

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Respect
Respect
as Aretha Franklin

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Monster
Monster
as Mrs. Harmon

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Roll Up Your Sleeves
Roll Up Your Sleeves
as Self

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Baba Yaga
Baba Yaga
as Forest (voice)

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Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special
Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special
as Self

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In Search of the Sanderson Sisters: A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeover
In Search of the Sanderson Sisters: A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeover
as Jennifer Hudson

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Global Goal: Unite for Our Future | The Concert
Global Goal: Unite for Our Future | The Concert
as Self

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The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
as Self

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One World: Together at Home
One World: Together at Home
as Self

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Cats
Cats
as Grizabella

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Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"
as Self

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HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé
HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé
as Self

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Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul
Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul
as Self

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Happy Hour with Olly Murs
Happy Hour with Olly Murs
as Self

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Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones
Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones
as Self

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American Idol
American Idol
as Self - Guest Judge

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A Very Pentatonix Christmas
A Very Pentatonix Christmas
as Self

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Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives
Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives
as Self

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Sandy Wexler
Sandy Wexler
as Courtney Clarke

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Hairspray Live!
Hairspray Live!
as Motormouth Maybelle

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Sing
Sing
as Young Nana (voice)

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Confirmation
Confirmation
as Angela Wright

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Forensic Justice
Forensic Justice
as Self (archive footage)

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Chi-Raq
Chi-Raq
as Irene

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self - Guest

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Celebrity Family Feud
Celebrity Family Feud
as Self - Contestant

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The Late Late Show with James Corden
The Late Late Show with James Corden
as Self

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Empire
Empire
as Michelle White

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The Concert for Valor
The Concert for Valor
as Self - Performer

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Lullaby
Lullaby
as Nurse Carrie

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Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
as Self

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Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
as Self - Guest

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And the Oscar Goes To...
And the Oscar Goes To...
as Self - Interviewee

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Black Nativity
Black Nativity
as Naima

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The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete
The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete
as Gloria

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Call Me Crazy: A Five Film
Call Me Crazy: A Five Film
as Maggie

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Whitney Houston: We Will Always Love You
Whitney Houston: We Will Always Love You
as Self

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The Voice
The Voice
as Jennifer Hudson

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The Three Stooges
The Three Stooges
as Sister Rosemary

tv
The Voice UK
The Voice UK
as Self - Coach

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Smash
Smash
as Veronica Moore

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Always Whitney Houston
Always Whitney Houston
as Self

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Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
as Self

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VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul
VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul
as Self

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Winnie Mandela
Winnie Mandela
as Winnie Mandela

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The Jonathan Ross Show
The Jonathan Ross Show
as Self

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The Voice
The Voice
as Self - Coach

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The Voice
The Voice
as Self - Mentor

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Jennifer Hudson: I'll Be Home for Christmas
Jennifer Hudson: I'll Be Home for Christmas
as Self

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VH1 Divas 2009
VH1 Divas 2009
as Self

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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as Self - Guest

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Winged Creatures
Winged Creatures
as Kathy Archenault

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Michael Jackson Memorial
Michael Jackson Memorial
as Self

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DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70
DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70
as Self (archive footage)

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The Secret Life of Bees
The Secret Life of Bees
as Rosaleen Daise

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Sex and the City
Sex and the City
as Louise

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Elmo's Christmas Countdown
Elmo's Christmas Countdown
as Self

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The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
as Self

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Dreamgirls
Dreamgirls
as Effie White

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The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
as Jewel

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Project Runway
Project Runway
as Self - Guest Judge

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The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as Self

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Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self

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American Idol
American Idol
as Self

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American Idol
American Idol
as Self - Musical Guest

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American Idol
American Idol
as Self - Contestant

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American Idol
American Idol
as Self - Performer

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Live from E!
Live from E!
as Self

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The Early Show
The Early Show
as Self

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The View
The View
as Self

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The View
The View
as Self - Guest

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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

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LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
as Self - Guest

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MTV Video Music Awards
MTV Video Music Awards
as Self

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Entertainment Tonight
Entertainment Tonight
as Self

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The American Film Institute Salute to ...
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
as Self - Musical Guest

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The Grammys
The Grammys
as Self

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The Oscars
The Oscars
as Self

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Today
Today
as Self

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Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
as Self - Presenter

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Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk
Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk
as Ophelia the owl (voice)