Jennifer Hudson

Born: 1981-09-12

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 her self-titled debut studio album in 2008, which was certified Gold in the US and the UK, and won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album. Hudson's subsequent studio albums, I Remember Me (2011) and JHUD (2014), both charted within the top ten of the Billboard 200, with the former also being certified Gold in the US. Meanwhile, her other acting roles include the films Sex and the City (2008), The Secret Life of Bees (2008), Winnie Mandela (2011), Black Nativity (2013), Sing (2016), Cats (2019) and Respect (2021), the television shows Smash (2012), Empire (2015) and Confirmation (2016), and her Broadway debut with the musical The Color Purple. Hudson also contributed as a coach on the UK and the US version of The Voice from 2017 up to 2019, becoming the first female coach to win the former.


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Sing

as Young Nana (voice)
Released: 2016-11-23

A koala named Buster recruits his best friend to help him drum up business for his theater by...

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Breathe

as Maya
Released: 2024-04-04

Air-supply is scarce in the near future, forcing a mother and daughter to fight for survival...

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as Louise, Carrie's assistant
Released: 2008-05-12

A New York writer on sex and love is finally getting married to her Mr. Big. But her three best...

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Respect

as Aretha Franklin
Released: 2021-08-12

The rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her...

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The Three Stooges

as Sister Rosemary
Released: 2012-04-13

While trying to save their childhood orphanage, Moe, Larry and Curly inadvertently stumble into...

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Sandy Wexler

as Courtney Clarke
Released: 2017-04-14

When a hapless but dedicated talent manager signs his first client who actually has talent, his...

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The Secret Life of Bees

as Rosaleen Daise
Released: 2008-09-17

Set in South Carolina in 1964, this is the tale of Lily Owens a 14 year-old girl who is haunted...

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Chi-Raq

as Irene
Released: 2015-12-04

A modern day adaptation of the ancient Greek play Lysistrata by Aristophanes, set against the...

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Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé

as Self
Released: 2019-04-17

This intimate, in-depth look at Beyoncé's celebrated 2018 Coachella performance reveals the...

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Dreamgirls

as Effie White
Released: 2006-12-25

A trio of female soul singers cross over to the pop charts in the early 1960s, facing their own...

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Cats

as Grizabella
Released: 2019-12-19

A tribe of cats called the Jellicles must decide yearly which one will ascend to the Heaviside...

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Lullaby

as Nurse Carrie
Released: 2014-06-13

Estranged from his family, Jonathan (Hedlund) discovers his father has decided to take himself...

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Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special

as Self
Released: 2020-12-03

Faced with a holiday cheer crisis, the North Pole knows there's only one person who can save the...

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Hairspray Live!

as Motormouth Maybelle
Released: 2016-12-07

A teenage girl living in Baltimore in the early 1960s dreams of appearing on a popular TV dance...

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

as Herself
Released: 2019-05-22

Celebrities re-create an original episode each from "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons."

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Monster

as Mrs. Harmon
Released: 2021-07-15

The story of Steve Harmon, a 17-year-old honor student whose world comes crashing down around...

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Confirmation

as Angela Wright
Released: 2016-04-16

Judge Clarence Thomas' nomination to the United States' Supreme Court is called into question...

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And the Oscar Goes To...

as Self - Interviewee
Released: 2014-02-01

The story of the gold-plated statuette that became the film industry's most coveted prize, AND...

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Winged Creatures

as Kathy Archenault
Released: 2009-07-08

A psychotic man opens fire in a diner, murdering numerous people before killing himself. The...

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Black Nativity

as Naima
Released: 2013-11-27

A street-wise teen from Baltimore who has been raised by a single mother travels to New York...

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The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete

as Gloria
Released: 2013-10-11

Coming of age story about two inner city youths, who are left to fend for themselves over the...

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Paw Patrol 3

as (voice)
Released: 2026-07-31

Plot TBA. The third installment in the PAW Patrol film franchise.

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2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

as Self
Released: 2021-11-20

Filmed at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame...

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

as Jennifer Hudson
Released: 2020-10-30

Follow Elvira as she searches for the Sanderson Sisters, interviewing various figures who claim...

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Always at The Carlyle

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2018-05-11

The iconic Carlyle hotel has been an international destination for a particular jet set as well...

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Call Me Crazy: A Five Film

as Maggie
Released: 2013-04-20

A psychotherapist helps a law student cope with schizophrenia in one of five interconnected...

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Michael Jackson Memorial

as Self
Released: 2009-07-07

A live telecast of the public memorial service for the king of pop, Michael Jackson.

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Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives

as Self
Released: 2017-04-19

The life and successes of iconic music executive Clive Davis, from his miraculous start at...

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Global Goal: Unite for Our Future | The Concert

as uncredited
Released: 2020-06-27

Dwayne Johnson helps Global Citizen's campaign for COVID-19 therapeutics, tests and vaccines by...

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Tell It Like a Woman

as Pepcy / Kim
Released: 2022-10-07

Tell It Like A Woman comprises of seven segments that are directed by female directors from...

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One World: Together at Home

as Self
Released: 2020-04-18

A global broadcast & digital special organized by Global Citizen and the World Health...

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The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II

as Self
Released: 2020-05-10

Ryan Seacrest hosts the second Disney Family Singalong featuring celebrities and their families...

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Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones

as Self
Released: 2018-12-09

“Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones,” is a star-studded evening that celebrates the...

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The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl

as Self
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A taped performance of "Disney’s The Lion King 30th Anniversary – A Live-to-Film Concert Event"...

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Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown

as Self
Released: 2007-12-23

Sesame Street characters help Elmo count down the days leading up to Christmas.

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Winnie Mandela

as Winnie Mandela
Released: 2011-09-16

A drama that chronicles the life of Winnie Mandela from her childhood through her marriage and...

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A Very Pentatonix Christmas

as Self
Released: 2017-11-27

This one-hour television event takes viewers on a musical journey filled with joy, heart and...

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Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk

as Ophelia the owl (voice)
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Set in NYC, the musically driven comedy centers on Pierre, born as a product of forbidden love...

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Baba Yaga

as Forest (voice)
Released: 2021-01-14

Baba Yaga is a witch in the enchanted Forest. When the viewer's mother, the Chief, falls ill, it...

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Roll Up Your Sleeves

as Self
Released: 2021-04-18

This variety special aims to educate viewers, raise awareness and dispel concerns surrounding...

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The Concert for Valor

as Self - Performer
Released: 2014-11-11

A live HBO concert honoring United States veterans in Washington DC.

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Christmas at Graceland

as Self
Released: 2023-11-29

Musicians pay tribute to Elvis Presley and perform live at his famed estate, Graceland.

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Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade

as Self
Released: 2011-12-25

Award-winning singer Cee Lo Green is one of several stars set to perform in this year’s “Disney...

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Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul

as Self
Released: 2019-01-13

Tyler Perry hosts a tribute to the singer's legendary career, featuring performances from...

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Whitney Houston: We Will Always Love You

as Self
Released: 2012-07-01

Famed for her extraordinary vocal range and uncanny ability to reach the emotional core of a...

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We Are the World 25 For Haiti

as Jennifer Hudson
Released: 2010-02-12

In late 2009, it was suggested to writer Lionel Richie and producer Quincy Jones that a re-cut...

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VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul

as Self
Released: 2011-12-19

VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul was the third of three concerts in the series not aired live. It was...

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Diane Warren: Relentless

as uncredited
Released: 2024-03-12

An intimate look at the life, career and process of one of the most accomplished songwriters of...

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Always Whitney Houston

as Self
Released: 2012-01-01

New Whitney Houston Documentary.

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Happy Hour with Olly Murs

as Self
Released: 2018-12-15

For one night only, the singer takes over an entire pub in Essex and puts on a jam-packed...

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VH1 Divas 2009

as Self
Released: 2009-09-17

VH1 Divas: An Honors Concert For The VH1 Save The Music Foundation aired live on September 17,...

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American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special

as Herself
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Honoring musicians at the annual ceremony.

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as Self
First aired: 2015-09-08

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,...

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as uncredited
First aired: 2015-09-08

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,...

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Late Night with Seth Meyers

as Self
First aired: 2014-02-25

Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular...

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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2009-07-16

Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality...

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LIVE with Kelly and Mark

as uncredited
First aired: 1988-09-05

A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind...

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LIVE with Kelly and Mark

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1988-09-05

A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind...

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The Late Late Show with James Corden

as Self
First aired: 2015-03-23

Once Craig Ferguson retires, James Corden will be taking over The Late Late Show. The show is a...

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The Graham Norton Show

as Self
First aired: 2007-02-22

Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on...

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The Voice

as Self - Coach
First aired: 2011-04-26

The strongest vocalists from across the United states compete in a blockbusters vocal...

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The View

as Self
First aired: 1997-08-11

ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin,...

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The View

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1997-08-11

ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin,...

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Empire

as Michelle White
First aired: 2015-01-07

A powerful family drama about the head of a music empire whose three sons and ex-wife all battle...

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The Jennifer Hudson Show

as Self - Host
First aired: 2022-09-12

Talented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape.

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American Idol

as Self
First aired: 2002-06-11

Each year, hopeful singers from all over the country audition to be part of one of the biggest...

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American Idol

as Self - Musical Guest
First aired: 2002-06-11

Each year, hopeful singers from all over the country audition to be part of one of the biggest...

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Jimmy Kimmel Live!

as uncredited
First aired: 2003-01-26

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and...

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Jimmy Kimmel Live!

as Self
First aired: 2003-01-26

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and...

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Project Runway

as Self - Guest Judge
First aired: 2004-12-01

Aspiring fashion designers compete for a chance to break into the industry. Each week, a...

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MTV Video Music Awards

as Self
First aired: 1984-09-14

An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.

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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

as uncredited
First aired: 1992-05-25

Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.

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The Ellen DeGeneres Show

as Self
First aired: 2003-09-08

The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show...

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The Voice

as Jennifer Hudson
First aired: 2012-04-15

Contestants compete in a singing competition that focuses on the quality of their voice.

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Smash

as Veronica Moore
First aired: 2012-02-06

A songwriting duo tries to create a hit with a Broadway musical based on the life of Marilyn Monroe.

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Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur

as Mane (voice)
First aired: 2023-02-10

After 13-year-old super-genius Lunella accidentally brings ten-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur into...

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The Jonathan Ross Show

as Self
First aired: 2011-09-03

The Jonathan Ross Show is a British chat show presented by Jonathan Ross. It was first broadcast...

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Entertainment Tonight

as Self
First aired: 1981-09-15

Daily tabloid television news show on entertainment and celebrity news with unprecedented access...

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The Oscars

as Self
First aired: 1953-03-19

An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The...

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The Voice UK

as Self - Coach
First aired: 2012-03-24

A vocal contest reality series featuring people with real talent and great voices. Only the very...

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E! Live from the Red Carpet

as Self
First aired: 2002-01-13

The pre-show to the major award shows that airs on E! Entertainment Television. Live From the...

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Today

as Self
First aired: 1952-01-14

Today is a daily American morning television show that airs on NBC. The program debuted on...

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The Early Show

as Self
First aired: 1999-11-01

The Early Show is an American morning television show which was broadcast by CBS from New York...

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The Grammy Awards

as Self
First aired: 1959-11-29

An awards show honoring the achievements of the members of the professional music recording...

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