Bio
Jennifer Hudson is a former American Idol star AND Oscar winner. No one else on the planet can make that claim. Granted American Idol has only been around six years or so, but no matter. It's still pretty impressive, yo!
Post-Idol, she went on to star as Effie White in the 2006 movie adaptation of Dreamgirls, for which she won numerous awards including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, a Golden Globe Award, a BAFTA and a SAG Award.
Hudson is now engaged to David Otunga, who is known as "Punk" from I Love New York 2. He proposed on Hudson's 27th birthday even though they had been dating for less than a year.
In October 2008. Hudson's mother, Darnell Donerson, and her brother, Jason, were shot and killed inside Donerson's home in Chicago. Police are investigating the grisly killings.
Gossip
William Balfour Arrested in Hudson Murder Case
The prime suspect in the murders of Jennifer Hudson's brother, mother and nephew has not yet formally been charged.
William Balfour to Remain in Custody
The suspect in the murders of Jennifer Hudson's family members is being held on a parole violation.
Public Memorial Held For Jennifer Hudson Family Members
Hundreds turned out for the memorial service of Jennifer Hudson's slain mother, brother and nephew.
Quotes
I sang for Obama after I did Idol. I'm so proud and excited for him. I haven't gotten a call from them yet, but he does have my support.
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