Jennifer Hudson is an American singer, actress and host – here is everything you need to know about her including net worth, personal life and more.
Hudson is the youngest woman and second African-American Woman to receive all four of the major American entertainment awards. Let us have a look at Bear Grylls’ net worth, career, records, and much more.
Jennifer Hudson Facts
| Birth Place | Chicago, Illinois, U.S |
| Father’s Name | Samuel Simpson |
| Mother’s Name | Darnell Donerson |
| Star Sign | Virgo |
| Net Worth (2022) | $ 25 Million |
| Age | 41 |
| Date of Birth | September 12, 1981 |
| High School | Dunbar Vocational High School |
| Nationality | American |
| Acting Debut | 2005 |
| Famous Music albums/ web series/ Movies | Dreamgirls, Sex and the City, Cats, JHUD (album), I Remember Me (album) |
| Partner | James Payton (ex), David Otunga (ex) |
| Children | One Child |
| Social Media |
Jennifer Hudson’s Net Worth and Salary
Jennifer Hudson has a net worth of approximately $25 million as per Celebrity Networth. Most of her income comes from endorsement deals, appearing on television shows, movies and best-selling albums of hers.
Jennifer Hudson Career
Jennifer Kate Hudson aka J.Hud is an American singer, actress and talk show host. She is one of the finest actor cum singers having received all four of the major American entertainment awards. Throughout her career, she has received various accolades for her works in recorded music, film, television, and theatre.
Hudson first began singing in her church choir when she was 7 years old, and her grandmother Julia also helped her get involved in community theatre. She signed her first recording contract in 2002 with Chicago-based independent record label Righteous Records.
She gave audition for American Idol in 2004 which released her from the five-year contract with Righteous Records. She performed well during the competition, even receiving the highest number of votes in the “Top 9” round, but was eliminated two weeks later during the “Top 7” round.
After her exit from “American Idol” in 2004, Hudson worked on a few projects including a duet with Meat Loaf, and “The Future Ain’t What It Used to Be.” She signed a record deal with Arista Records in November 2006.
Jennifer released her debut single “Spotlight” in June 2008. Her self-titled debut album “Jennifer Hudson” was released in September 2008 through Arista, and was written and produced by Ne-Yo and Stargate. It debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and was generally well-received with positive reviews.
The album also won Best R&B Album at the 2009 Grammy Awards and was nominated for two more awards in the categories Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
Her second studio album “I Remember Me” was released in March 2011, debuting at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. She followed it up with her 2014 album “JHUD.” In June 2016, Hudson signed with Epic Records.
Hudson’s acting career kicked off in November 2005 with the role of Effie White in the film adaptation of the “Dreamgirls” musical. She beat out hundreds of professional singers and actresses for the role, including Fantasia Barrino, and received widespread praise for her performance.
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As Effie White, Hudson won 29 different awards, including the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, and the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She was also named Best Supporting Actress by the Broadcast Film Critics Association and the Screen Actors Guild.
Since Dreamgirls, Hudson appeared in supporting roles in several films, including “Sex and the City” (2008) and “The Secret Life of Bees” (2008). Hudson then moved on to starring roles, including in the films “Fragments” (2009), “Winnie Mandela” (2013), “Black Nativity” (2013) and “Cats” (2019).
She also debuted on Broadway in “The Color Purple” in 2015, eventually winning a Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album in 2017 for her work on the production. She has also appeared as a coach on the sixth and eighth seasons of “The Voice UK,” and the thirteenth and fifteenth seasons of the American version of “The Voice.”
In 2010, Hudson became a spokesperson for Weight Watchers. She revealed on an episode of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” in February 2011 that she had lost a total of 80 pounds.
Jennifer Hudson Family and Personal Life
Jennifer was born on September 12, 1981, in Chicago, Illinois to parents Darnell Donerson and Samuel Simpson. She had three siblings and was the youngest of the three.
On October 24, 2008, Hudson’s 57-year-old mother Darnell Donerson and 29-year-old brother Jason were found shot to death inside the Chicago home Donerson shared with Hudson’s older sister, Julia.
Hudson began dating James Payton in 1999 when she was 18. However, they got separated in late 2007. Jennifer, they met WWE wrestler David Otunga and the couple became engaged in September 2008. In August 2009, Hudson gave birth to her first child, her son David Daniel Otunga, Jr. In November 2017, Hudson and Otunga split apart.
Jennifer is quite popular on social media with 3.7 million followers on Instagram.
FAQs about Jennifer Hudson
| What is Jennifer Hudson’s net worth? |
| Jennifer Hudson has a net worth of approximately $25 million |
| How old is Jennifer Hudson? |
| Jennifer Hudson is 41 years old |
| When did Jennifer make her acting debut? |
| Jennifer made her acting debut in 2005. |
| Who is Jennifer married to? |
| Jennifer was engaged to David Otunga |
| Does Jennifer have any children? |
| Yes One Son |
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