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Jennifer Hudson on Social Media
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- Followers
- 4.6M @iamjhud
- Engagement rate
- 0.40% below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 17,868
- Average comments
- 500 Based on the last 11 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Biography
Jennifer Hudson is an American singer and actress born on 12 September 1981 in Chicago. Her best-known titles on this site are Cats (2019) and The Secret Life of Bees (2008).
Early life
Jennifer Hudson was educated at Langston University and Dunbar Vocational High School.
Career
The records show 3 albums and 11 singles released between 2008 and 2017. The first title in the list is Jennifer Hudson (2008); the latest is Remember Me (2017). Listed genres include rhythm and blues and contemporary r&b. Her instruments include piano. Releases appeared through Arista Records. Beyoncé appears in two of her listed titles, including Dreamgirls (2006) and Moments Within Moments (2021). Jennifer Hudson reaches 1.1M subscribers on YouTube, according to the June 2025 count.
Recognition
In 2007, she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Dreamgirls. She has also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture (2006) for Dreamgirls and the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role (2007) for Dreamgirls. Jennifer Hudson also earned a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in 2008. Awards come to 20 wins and 29 nominations in total.
Personal life
She has one child on record.
Discography
14 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Remember Me | Single |
| 2015 | I Still Love You | Single |
| 2014 | It's Your World | Single |
| 2014 | JHUD | Album |
| 2014 | Walk It Out | Single |
| 2013 | I Can't Describe (The Way I Feel) | Single |
| 2011 | I Remember Me | Single |
| 2011 | I Remember Me | Album |
| 2011 | No One Gonna Love You | Single |
| 2011 | Where You At | Single |
| 2009 | Giving Myself | Single |
| 2009 | If This Isn't Love | Single |
| 2008 | Jennifer Hudson | Album |
| 2008 | Spotlight | Single |
Awards and nominations
20 won, 29 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Album | I Remember Me | Won |
| 2012 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Music Video | Won | |
| 2009 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Album | Jennifer Hudson | Won |
| 2009 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Duo or Group | Won | |
| 2009 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding New Artist | Won | |
| 2008 | Grammy Award for Best R&B Album | Jennifer Hudson | Won |
| 2007 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress | Dreamgirls | Won |
| 2007 | BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Dreamgirls | Won |
| 2007 | BET Award for Best Actor & Actress | Dreamgirls | Won |
| 2007 | BET Award for Best New Artist | Won | |
| 2007 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture | Dreamgirls | Won |
| 2007 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role | Dreamgirls | Won |
| 2007 | Soul Train Music Award for Sammy Davis, Jr. – Entertainer of the Year | Won | |
| 2006 | Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress | Dreamgirls | Won |
| 2006 | Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture | Dreamgirls | Won |
Show all 49 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture | Dreamgirls | Won |
| 2002 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture | Respect | Won |
| Daytime Emmy Award | Won | ||
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won | ||
| Tony Award for Best Musical | Won | ||
| 2014 | BET Her Award | I Can't Describe (The Way I Feel) | Nominated |
| 2014 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture | Winnie Mandela | Nominated |
| 2012 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Album | I Remember Me | Nominated |
| 2012 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Female Artist | Nominated | |
| 2012 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Music Video | Nominated | |
| 2009 | BET Award for Best Actor & Actress | Sex and the City | Nominated |
| 2009 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Album | Jennifer Hudson | Nominated |
| 2009 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Duo or Group | Nominated | |
| 2009 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Female Artist | Nominated | |
| 2009 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Music Video | Nominated | |
| 2009 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding New Artist | Nominated | |
| 2009 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Song | Spotlight | Nominated |
| 2009 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture | The Secret Life of Bees | Nominated |
| 2008 | Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance | Nominated | |
| 2008 | Grammy Award for Best R&B Album | Jennifer Hudson | Nominated |
| 2008 | Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals | Nominated | |
| 2007 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress | Dreamgirls | Nominated |
| 2007 | Actor Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Dreamgirls | Nominated |
| 2007 | BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Dreamgirls | Nominated |
| 2007 | BET Award for Best Actor & Actress | Dreamgirls | Nominated |
| 2007 | BET Award for Best New Artist | Nominated | |
| 2007 | MTV Movie Award for Best Performance | Dreamgirls | Nominated |
| 2007 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture | Dreamgirls | Nominated |
| 2007 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role | Dreamgirls | Nominated |
| 2006 | Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Cast | Dreamgirls | Nominated |
| 2006 | Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress | Dreamgirls | Nominated |
| 2006 | Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture | Dreamgirls | Nominated |
| 2006 | National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress | Dreamgirls | Nominated |
| 2006 | Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture | Dreamgirls | Nominated |
Filmography
17 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Breathe | Film | |
| 2021 | Moments Within Moments | Film | |
| 2021 | Respect | Aretha Franklin | Film |
| 2019 | Cats | Grizabella | Film |
| 2017 | Sandy Wexler | Film | |
| 2016 | Hairspray Live! | Film | |
| 2015 | Chiraq | Film | |
| 2014 | And the Oscar Goes To... | Film | |
| 2014 | Lullaby | Film | |
| 2013 | Black Nativity | Film | |
| 2013 | The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete | Film | |
| 2012 | The Three Stooges | Film | |
| 2011 | Winnie Mandela | Winnie Madikizela-Mandela | Film |
| 2008 | Fragments | Film | |
| 2008 | Sex and the City | Film |
Show all 17 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Secret Life of Bees | Film | |
| 2006 | Dreamgirls | Effie White | Film |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Jennifer Hudson?
Jennifer Hudson is 45 years old, born on 12 September 1981 in Chicago.
What is Jennifer Hudson known for?
Jennifer Hudson is known for Cats (2019) and The Secret Life of Bees (2008).
What is Jennifer Hudson’s nationality?
Jennifer Hudson is American, born in Chicago.
Has Jennifer Hudson won any awards?
Yes. 20 awards are on record, including NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Album (2012) for I Remember Me.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q192410), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Kolby Ari · CC BY-SA 4.0
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