Jennifer Hudson
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.
Sing
as Young Nana (voice)A koala named Buster recruits his best friend to help him drum up business for his theater by...
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Breathe
as MayaAir-supply is scarce in the near future, forcing a mother and daughter to fight for survival...
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A New York writer on sex and love is finally getting married to her Mr. Big. But her three best...
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Dreamgirls
as Effie WhiteA trio of female soul singers cross over to the pop charts in the early 1960s, facing their own...
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The Three Stooges
as Sister RosemaryWhile trying to save their childhood orphanage, Moe, Larry and Curly inadvertently stumble into...
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The Secret Life of Bees
as Rosaleen DaiseSet in South Carolina in 1964, this is the tale of Lily Owens a 14 year-old girl who is haunted...
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Respect
as Aretha FranklinThe rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her...
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Winged Creatures
as Kathy ArchenaultA psychotic man opens fire in a diner, murdering numerous people before killing himself. The...
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Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special
as SelfFaced with a holiday cheer crisis, the North Pole knows there's only one person who can save the...
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Chi-Raq
as IreneA modern day adaptation of the ancient Greek play Lysistrata by Aristophanes, set against the...
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Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé
as SelfThis intimate, in-depth look at Beyoncé's celebrated 2018 Coachella performance reveals the...
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Sandy Wexler
as Courtney ClarkeWhen a hapless but dedicated talent manager signs his first client who actually has talent, his...
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Cats
as GrizabellaA tribe of cats called the Jellicles must decide yearly which one will ascend to the Heaviside...
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Hairspray Live!
as Motormouth MaybelleA teenage girl living in Baltimore in the early 1960s dreams of appearing on a popular TV dance...
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Monster
as Mrs. HarmonThe story of Steve Harmon, a 17-year-old honor student whose world comes crashing down around...
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Always at The Carlyle
as Self (archive footage)The iconic Carlyle hotel has been an international destination for a particular jet set as well...
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Confirmation
as Angela WrightJudge Clarence Thomas' nomination to the United States' Supreme Court is called into question...
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And the Oscar Goes To...
as Self - IntervieweeThe story of the gold-plated statuette that became the film industry's most coveted prize, AND...
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Call Me Crazy: A Five Film
as MaggieA psychotherapist helps a law student cope with schizophrenia in one of five interconnected...
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Paw Patrol 3
as (voice)Plot TBA. The third installment in the PAW Patrol film franchise.
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One World: Together at Home
as SelfA global broadcast & digital special organized by Global Citizen and the World Health...
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Black Nativity
as NaimaA street-wise teen from Baltimore who has been raised by a single mother travels to New York...
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Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives
as SelfThe life and successes of iconic music executive Clive Davis, from his miraculous start at...
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2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as SelfFilmed at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame...
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The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete
as GloriaComing of age story about two inner city youths, who are left to fend for themselves over the...
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Michael Jackson Memorial
as SelfA live telecast of the public memorial service for the king of pop, Michael Jackson.
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Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"
as HerselfCelebrities re-create an original episode each from "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons."
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In Search of the Sanderson Sisters: A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeover
as Jennifer HudsonFollow Elvira as she searches for the Sanderson Sisters, interviewing various figures who claim...
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92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center
as uncreditedThe 92nd annual tree-lighting ceremony in New York kicks off the holiday season with a dazzling...
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Lullaby
as Nurse CarrieEstranged from his family, Jonathan (Hedlund) discovers his father has decided to take himself...
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Tell It Like a Woman
as Pepcy / KimTell It Like A Woman comprises of seven segments that are directed by female directors from...
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Winnie Mandela
as Winnie MandelaA drama that chronicles the life of Winnie Mandela from her childhood through her marriage and...
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Diane Warren: Relentless
as uncreditedAn intimate look at the life, career and process of one of the most accomplished songwriters of...
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Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk
as Ophelia the owl (voice)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)Baba Yaga is a witch in the enchanted Forest. When the viewer's mother, the Chief, falls ill, it...
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Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones
as Self“Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones,” is a star-studded evening that celebrates the...
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The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
as SelfRyan Seacrest hosts the second Disney Family Singalong featuring celebrities and their families...
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The 98th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
as HerselfAmerica's favorite tradition returns to NYC on Thu. Nov. 28 with giant balloons, fabulous floats...
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Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown
as SelfThere's a miracle on Sesame Street in this special holiday tale. Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and their...
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Whitney Houston: We Will Always Love You
as SelfFamed for her extraordinary vocal range and uncanny ability to reach the emotional core of a...
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The Concert for Valor
as Self - PerformerA live HBO concert honoring United States veterans in Washington DC.
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Roll Up Your Sleeves
as SelfThis variety special aims to educate viewers, raise awareness and dispel concerns surrounding...
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Christmas at Graceland
as SelfMusicians pay tribute to Elvis Presley and perform live at his famed estate, Graceland.
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We Are the World 25 For Haiti
as Jennifer HudsonIn late 2009, it was suggested to writer Lionel Richie and producer Quincy Jones that a re-cut...
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Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
as SelfAward-winning singer Cee Lo Green is one of several stars set to perform in this year’s “Disney...
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Happy Hour with Olly Murs
as SelfFor one night only, the singer takes over an entire pub in Essex and puts on a jam-packed...
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Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul
as SelfTyler Perry hosts a tribute to the singer's legendary career, featuring performances from...
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A Very Pentatonix Christmas
as SelfThis one-hour television event takes viewers on a musical journey filled with joy, heart and...
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Global Goal: Unite for Our Future | The Concert
as uncreditedDwayne Johnson helps Global Citizen's campaign for COVID-19 therapeutics, tests and vaccines by...
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VH1 Divas 2009
as SelfVH1 Divas: An Honors Concert For The VH1 Save The Music Foundation aired live on September 17,...
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The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
as SelfA taped performance of "Disney’s The Lion King 30th Anniversary – A Live-to-Film Concert Event"...
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VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul
as SelfVH1 Divas Celebrates Soul was the third of three concerts in the series not aired live. It was...
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American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special
as HerselfHonoring musicians at the annual ceremony.
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LIVE with Kelly and Mark
as Self - GuestA morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind...
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Late Night with Seth Meyers
as SelfSeth 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 - GuestBravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality...
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as SelfStephen 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 uncreditedStephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,...
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The Graham Norton Show
as SelfEach week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on...
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Empire
as Michelle WhiteA powerful family drama about the head of a music empire whose three sons and ex-wife all battle...
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Project Runway
as Self - Guest JudgeAspiring fashion designers compete for a chance to break into the industry. Each week, a...
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The Late Late Show with James Corden
as SelfOnce Craig Ferguson retires, James Corden will be taking over The Late Late Show. The show is a...
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The View
as SelfABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin,...
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The View
as Self - GuestABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin,...
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The Jennifer Hudson Show
as Self - HostTalented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape.
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The Voice
as Self - CoachThe strongest vocalists from across the United states compete in a blockbusters vocal...
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MTV Video Music Awards
as SelfAn annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.
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American Idol
as SelfEach 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 GuestEach 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 uncreditedJimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and...
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Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as SelfJimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and...
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The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as SelfThe Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show...
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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
as uncreditedJay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.
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The Jonathan Ross Show
as SelfThe Jonathan Ross Show is a British chat show presented by Jonathan Ross. It was first broadcast...
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The Oscars
as SelfAn annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The...
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Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
as Mane (voice)After 13-year-old super-genius Lunella accidentally brings ten-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur into...
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Smash
as Veronica MooreA songwriting duo tries to create a hit with a Broadway musical based on the life of Marilyn Monroe.
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The Voice
as Jennifer HudsonContestants compete in a singing competition that focuses on the quality of their voice.
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The Voice UK
as Self - CoachA vocal contest reality series featuring people with real talent and great voices. Only the very...
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Entertainment Tonight
as SelfDaily tabloid television news show on entertainment and celebrity news with unprecedented access...
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E! Live from the Red Carpet
as SelfThe pre-show to the major award shows that airs on E! Entertainment Television. Live From the...
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The American Film Institute Salute to ...
as Self - Musical GuestIn 1973 the American Film Institute initiated its Life Achievement Award, to be presented to a...
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Today
as SelfToday is a daily American morning television show that airs on NBC. The program debuted on...
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The Early Show
as SelfThe Early Show is an American morning television show which was broadcast by CBS from New York...
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The Grammy Awards
as SelfAn awards show honoring the achievements of the members of the professional music recording...
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