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Jennifer Hudson

Bio: Jennifer Kate Hudson (born September 12, 1981), also known by her nickname J. Hud, is an American singer, actress, and talk show host

Born: Sat, Sep 12 1981

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Jennifer Hudson is 43 years old

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Paw Patrol 3

Jennifer Hudson will be

44 in Paw Patrol 3

as '(voice)'.

Fri, Jul 31 2026

Breathe

Jennifer Hudson was

42 in Breathe

as 'Maya'.

Thu, Apr 04 2024

Diane Warren: Relentless

Jennifer Hudson was

42 in Diane Warren: Relentless

Tue, Mar 12 2024

Christmas at Graceland

Jennifer Hudson was

42 in Christmas at Graceland

as 'Self'.

Wed, Nov 29 2023

Tell It Like a Woman

Jennifer Hudson was

41 in Tell It Like a Woman

as 'Pepcy / Kim'.

Fri, Oct 07 2022

2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Jennifer Hudson was

40 in 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

as 'Self'.

Sat, Nov 20 2021

Respect

Jennifer Hudson was

39 in Respect

as 'Aretha Franklin'.

Thu, Aug 12 2021

Monster

Jennifer Hudson was

39 in Monster

as 'Mrs. Harmon'.

Thu, Jul 15 2021

Roll Up Your Sleeves

Jennifer Hudson was

39 in Roll Up Your Sleeves

as 'Self'.

Sun, Apr 18 2021

Baba Yaga

Jennifer Hudson was

39 in Baba Yaga

as 'Forest (voice)'.

Thu, Jan 14 2021

Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special

Jennifer Hudson was

39 in Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special

as 'Self'.

Thu, Dec 03 2020

In Search of the Sanderson Sisters: A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeover

Jennifer Hudson was

39 in In Search of the Sanderson Sisters: A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeover

as 'Jennifer Hudson'.

Fri, Oct 30 2020

Global Goal: Unite for Our Future | The Concert

Jennifer Hudson was

38 in Global Goal: Unite for Our Future | The Concert

Sat, Jun 27 2020

The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II

Jennifer Hudson was

38 in The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II

as 'Self'.

Sun, May 10 2020

One World: Together at Home

Jennifer Hudson was

38 in One World: Together at Home

as 'Self'.

Sat, Apr 18 2020

Cats

Jennifer Hudson was

38 in Cats

as 'Grizabella'.

Thu, Dec 19 2019

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"

Jennifer Hudson was

37 in Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"

as 'Herself'.

Wed, May 22 2019

Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé

Jennifer Hudson was

37 in Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé

as 'Self'.

Wed, Apr 17 2019

Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul

Jennifer Hudson was

37 in Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul

as 'Self'.

Sun, Jan 13 2019

Happy Hour with Olly Murs

Jennifer Hudson was

37 in Happy Hour with Olly Murs

as 'Self'.

Sat, Dec 15 2018

Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones

Jennifer Hudson was

37 in Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones

as 'Self'.

Sun, Dec 09 2018

Always at The Carlyle

Jennifer Hudson was

36 in Always at The Carlyle

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Fri, May 11 2018

A Very Pentatonix Christmas

Jennifer Hudson was

36 in A Very Pentatonix Christmas

as 'Self'.

Mon, Nov 27 2017

Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives

Jennifer Hudson was

35 in Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives

as 'Self'.

Wed, Apr 19 2017

Sandy Wexler

Jennifer Hudson was

35 in Sandy Wexler

as 'Courtney Clarke'.

Fri, Apr 14 2017

Hairspray Live!

Jennifer Hudson was

35 in Hairspray Live!

as 'Motormouth Maybelle'.

Wed, Dec 07 2016

Sing

Jennifer Hudson was

35 in Sing

as 'Young Nana (voice)'.

Wed, Nov 23 2016

Confirmation

Jennifer Hudson was

34 in Confirmation

as 'Angela Wright'.

Sat, Apr 16 2016

Chi-Raq

Jennifer Hudson was

34 in Chi-Raq

as 'Irene'.

Fri, Dec 04 2015

The Concert for Valor

Jennifer Hudson was

33 in The Concert for Valor

as 'Self - Performer'.

Tue, Nov 11 2014

Lullaby

Jennifer Hudson was

32 in Lullaby

as 'Nurse Carrie'.

Fri, Jun 13 2014

And the Oscar Goes To...

Jennifer Hudson was

32 in And the Oscar Goes To...

as 'Self - Interviewee'.

Sat, Feb 01 2014

Black Nativity

Jennifer Hudson was

32 in Black Nativity

as 'Naima'.

Wed, Nov 27 2013

The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete

Jennifer Hudson was

32 in The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete

as 'Gloria'.

Fri, Oct 11 2013

Call Me Crazy: A Five Film

Jennifer Hudson was

31 in Call Me Crazy: A Five Film

as 'Maggie'.

Sat, Apr 20 2013

Whitney Houston: We Will Always Love You

Jennifer Hudson was

30 in Whitney Houston: We Will Always Love You

as 'Self'.

Sun, Jul 01 2012

The Three Stooges

Jennifer Hudson was

30 in The Three Stooges

as 'Sister Rosemary'.

Fri, Apr 13 2012

Always Whitney Houston

Jennifer Hudson was

30 in Always Whitney Houston

as 'Self'.

Sun, Jan 01 2012

Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade

Jennifer Hudson was

30 in Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade

as 'Self'.

Sun, Dec 25 2011

VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul

Jennifer Hudson was

30 in VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul

as 'Self'.

Mon, Dec 19 2011

Winnie Mandela

Jennifer Hudson was

30 in Winnie Mandela

as 'Winnie Mandela'.

Fri, Sep 16 2011

We Are the World 25 For Haiti

Jennifer Hudson was

28 in We Are the World 25 For Haiti

as 'Jennifer Hudson'.

Fri, Feb 12 2010

Jennifer Hudson: I'll Be Home for Christmas

Jennifer Hudson was

28 in Jennifer Hudson: I'll Be Home for Christmas

as 'Self'.

Mon, Dec 14 2009

VH1 Divas 2009

Jennifer Hudson was

28 in VH1 Divas 2009

as 'Self'.

Thu, Sep 17 2009

Winged Creatures

Jennifer Hudson was

27 in Winged Creatures

as 'Kathy Archenault'.

Wed, Jul 08 2009

Michael Jackson Memorial

Jennifer Hudson was

27 in Michael Jackson Memorial

as 'Self'.

Tue, Jul 07 2009

DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70

Jennifer Hudson was

27 in DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Mon, Jul 06 2009

The Secret Life of Bees

Jennifer Hudson was

27 in The Secret Life of Bees

as 'Rosaleen Daise'.

Wed, Sep 17 2008

Sex and the City

Jennifer Hudson was

26 in Sex and the City

as 'Louise, Carrie's assistant'.

Mon, May 12 2008

Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown

Jennifer Hudson was

26 in Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown

as 'Self'.

Sun, Dec 23 2007

Dreamgirls

Jennifer Hudson was

25 in Dreamgirls

as 'Effie White'.

Mon, Dec 25 2006

American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special

Jennifer Hudson will be

43+ in American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special

as 'Herself'.

Unreleased

Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk

Jennifer Hudson will be

43+ in Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk

as 'Ophelia the owl (voice)'.

Unreleased

The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl

Jennifer Hudson will be

43+ in The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl

as 'Self'.

Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur

Jennifer Hudson was

41+ in Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur

as 'Mane (voice)'.

First Air Date
Fri, Feb 10 2023

The Jennifer Hudson Show

Jennifer Hudson was

41+ in The Jennifer Hudson Show

as 'Self - Host'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Jennifer Hudson was

33+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as 'Self, '.

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015

The Late Late Show with James Corden

Jennifer Hudson was

33+ in The Late Late Show with James Corden

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Mar 23 2015

Empire

Jennifer Hudson was

33+ in Empire

as 'Michelle White'.

First Air Date
Wed, Jan 07 2015

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Jennifer Hudson was

32+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014

The Voice

Jennifer Hudson was

30+ in The Voice

as 'Jennifer Hudson'.

First Air Date
Sun, Apr 15 2012

The Voice UK

Jennifer Hudson was

30+ in The Voice UK

as 'Self - Coach'.

First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 2012

Smash

Jennifer Hudson was

30+ in Smash

as 'Veronica Moore'.

First Air Date
Mon, Feb 06 2012

The Jonathan Ross Show

Jennifer Hudson was

29+ in The Jonathan Ross Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 03 2011

The Voice

Jennifer Hudson was

29+ in The Voice

as 'Self - Coach'.

First Air Date
Tue, Apr 26 2011

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Jennifer Hudson was

27+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

as 'Self - Guest'.

First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009

The Graham Norton Show

Jennifer Hudson was

25+ in The Graham Norton Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007

Project Runway

Jennifer Hudson was

23+ in Project Runway

as 'Self - Guest Judge'.

First Air Date
Wed, Dec 01 2004

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Jennifer Hudson was

21+ in The Ellen DeGeneres Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2003

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jennifer Hudson was

21+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live!

as ', Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003

American Idol

Jennifer Hudson was

20+ in American Idol

as 'Self, Self - Musical Guest'.

First Air Date
Tue, Jun 11 2002

E! Live from the Red Carpet

Jennifer Hudson was

20+ in E! Live from the Red Carpet

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jan 13 2002

The Early Show

Jennifer Hudson was

18+ in The Early Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Nov 01 1999

The View

Jennifer Hudson was

15+ in The View

as 'Self, Self - Guest'.

First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Jennifer Hudson was

10+ in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

First Air Date
Mon, May 25 1992

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

Jennifer Hudson was

6+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark

as ', Self - Guest'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988

MTV Video Music Awards

Jennifer Hudson was

3+ in MTV Video Music Awards

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1984

Entertainment Tonight

Jennifer Hudson was

0+ in Entertainment Tonight

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 15 1981

The Grammy Awards

Jennifer Hudson was

0+ in The Grammy Awards

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Nov 29 1959

The Oscars

Jennifer Hudson was

0+ in The Oscars

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953

Today

Jennifer Hudson was

0+ in Today

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jan 14 1952