Famous For
Dreamgirls, American Idol finalist


Quick Bio
She first gained notice as one of the finalists on the third season of the FOX television series American Idol. She went on to star as Effie White in the 2006 motion picture musical Dreamgirls for which she won numerous awards including an Oscar, a Golden Globe, a BAFTA, and a SAG Award. Jennifer Hudson became the third African American celebrity, and the first African American singer, to grace the cover of Vogue magazine.