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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: The Dino Movie

Jennifer Hudson will be 44 in Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie as '(voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 31 2026

The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl

Jennifer Hudson was 43 in The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 06 2025

Diane Warren: Relentless

Jennifer Hudson was 43 in Diane Warren: Relentless

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 10 2025

Christmas with Andrea Bocelli & Friends: A Grammy Holiday Special

Jennifer Hudson was 43 in Christmas with Andrea Bocelli & Friends: A Grammy Holiday Special

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 24 2024

92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center

Jennifer Hudson was 43 in 92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 04 2024

Josh Groban & Friends: Home for the Holidays

Jennifer Hudson was 43 in Josh Groban & Friends: Home for the Holidays as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 20 2024

Breathe

Jennifer Hudson was 42 in Breathe as 'Maya'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 04 2024

Christmas at Graceland

Jennifer Hudson was 42 in Christmas at Graceland as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 29 2023

Tell It Like a Woman

Jennifer Hudson was 41 in Tell It Like a Woman as 'Pepcy / Kim'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 20 2021

Respect

Jennifer Hudson was 39 in Respect as 'Aretha Franklin'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 12 2021

Monster

Jennifer Hudson was 39 in Monster as 'Mrs. Harmon'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 15 2021

Roll Up Your Sleeves

Jennifer Hudson was 39 in Roll Up Your Sleeves as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 18 2021

Baba Yaga

Jennifer Hudson was 39 in Baba Yaga as 'Forest (voice)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 14 2021

Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special

Jennifer Hudson was 39 in Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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 as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 27 2020

The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II

Jennifer Hudson was 38 in The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 10 2020

One World: Together at Home

Jennifer Hudson was 38 in One World: Together at Home as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 18 2020

Cats

Jennifer Hudson was 38 in Cats as 'Grizabella'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 22 2019

HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé

Jennifer Hudson was 37 in HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 16 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'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 13 2019

Happy Hour with Olly Murs

Jennifer Hudson was 37 in Happy Hour with Olly Murs as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 09 2018

Always at The Carlyle

Jennifer Hudson was 36 in Always at The Carlyle as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 11 2018

A Very Pentatonix Christmas

Jennifer Hudson was 36 in A Very Pentatonix Christmas as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 19 2017

Sandy Wexler

Jennifer Hudson was 35 in Sandy Wexler as 'Courtney Clarke'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 14 2017

Hairspray Live!

Jennifer Hudson was 35 in Hairspray Live! as 'Motormouth Maybelle'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 07 2016

Sing

Jennifer Hudson was 35 in Sing as 'Young Nana (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 2016

Confirmation

Jennifer Hudson was 34 in Confirmation as 'Angela Wright'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 16 2016

Chi-Raq

Jennifer Hudson was 34 in Chi-Raq as 'Irene'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 2015

The Concert for Valor

Jennifer Hudson was 33 in The Concert for Valor as 'Self - Performer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 11 2014

Lullaby

Jennifer Hudson was 32 in Lullaby as 'Nurse Carrie'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 2014

And the Oscar Goes To...

Jennifer Hudson was 32 in And the Oscar Goes To... as 'Self - Interviewee'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 2014

Black Nativity

Jennifer Hudson was 32 in Black Nativity as 'Naima'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 27 2013

The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete

Jennifer Hudson was 32 in The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete as 'Gloria'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 2013

Call Me Crazy: A Five Film

Jennifer Hudson was 31 in Call Me Crazy: A Five Film as 'Maggie'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 01 2012

The Three Stooges

Jennifer Hudson was 30 in The Three Stooges as 'Sister Rosemary'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 13 2012

Always Whitney Houston

Jennifer Hudson was 30 in Always Whitney Houston as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2012

Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade

Jennifer Hudson was 30 in Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 2011

VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul

Jennifer Hudson was 30 in VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 19 2011

Winnie Mandela

Jennifer Hudson was 30 in Winnie Mandela as 'Winnie Mandela'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 14 2009

VH1 Divas 2009

Jennifer Hudson was 28 in VH1 Divas 2009 as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 17 2009

Winged Creatures

Jennifer Hudson was 27 in Winged Creatures as 'Kathy Archenault'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 08 2009

Michael Jackson Memorial

Jennifer Hudson was 27 in Michael Jackson Memorial as 'Self'.

Movie Released: 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)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 06 2009

The Secret Life of Bees

Jennifer Hudson was 27 in The Secret Life of Bees as 'Rosaleen Daise'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 17 2008

Sex and the City

Jennifer Hudson was 26 in Sex and the City as 'Louise, Carrie's assistant'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 12 2008

Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown

Jennifer Hudson was 26 in Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 23 2007

Dreamgirls

Jennifer Hudson was 25 in Dreamgirls as 'Effie White'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 2006

American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special

Jennifer Hudson will be 43+ in American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk

Jennifer Hudson will be 43+ in Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk as 'Ophelia the owl (voice)'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

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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)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 10 2023

Sherri

Jennifer Hudson was 41+ in Sherri as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022

The Jennifer Hudson Show

Jennifer Hudson was 41+ in The Jennifer Hudson Show as 'Self - Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022

Forensic Justice

Jennifer Hudson was 34+ in Forensic Justice as 'Self (archive footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 23 2016

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Jennifer Hudson was 33+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as 'Self, '.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 23 2015

Empire

Jennifer Hudson was 33+ in Empire as 'Michelle White'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 07 2015

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Jennifer Hudson was 32+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014

The Voice

Jennifer Hudson was 30+ in The Voice as 'Jennifer Hudson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 15 2012

The Voice UK

Jennifer Hudson was 30+ in The Voice UK as 'Self - Coach'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 2012

Smash

Jennifer Hudson was 30+ in Smash as 'Veronica Moore'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 06 2012

The Jonathan Ross Show

Jennifer Hudson was 29+ in The Jonathan Ross Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 03 2011

The Voice

Jennifer Hudson was 29+ in The Voice as 'Self - Coach'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009

The Graham Norton Show

Jennifer Hudson was 25+ in The Graham Norton Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007

Project Runway

Jennifer Hudson was 23+ in Project Runway as 'Self - Guest Judge'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 01 2004

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Jennifer Hudson was 21+ in The Ellen DeGeneres Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2003

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jennifer Hudson was 21+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live! as ', Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003

American Idol

Jennifer Hudson was 20+ in American Idol as 'Self, Self - Musical Guest'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 13 2002

The Early Show

Jennifer Hudson was 18+ in The Early Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 01 1999

The View

Jennifer Hudson was 15+ in The View as 'Self, Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Jennifer Hudson was 10+ in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988

MTV Video Music Awards

Jennifer Hudson was 3+ in MTV Video Music Awards as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1984

Entertainment Tonight

Jennifer Hudson was 0+ in Entertainment Tonight as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 15 1981

The American Film Institute Salute to ...

Jennifer Hudson was 0+ in The American Film Institute Salute to ... as 'Self - Musical Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 02 1973

The Grammys

Jennifer Hudson was 0+ in The Grammys as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 29 1959

The Oscars

Jennifer Hudson was 0+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953

Today

Jennifer Hudson was 0+ in Today as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 14 1952