If any word describes award-winning singer-actress Jennifer Hudson it would be triumphant. The former ‘American Idol’ contestant’s life was placed under a microscope following the shocking triple-murder of her mother, brother, and seven-year-old nephew in 2008. Joy entered her life shortly after with the birth of her son David Jr. Hudson claims she titled her recently released album ‘I Remember Me’ to reflect the roller-coaster changes that have taken place in her life so far.
“The name of the album is ‘I Remember Me’, I came up with the title as I always say that in 29 years I feel like I have lived four different lives. I almost can’t even recognize that person from ten years ago,” she says.
“The way to identify myself is from my hands and from a familiar face. Those are the things that make me say, ‘Oh, I remember this, I remember that, I remember me and who I used to be.’ That’s where the name of the album came from.”
She adds, “I’m looking at me now and I’m like, ‘Who am I?’, not just physically, but even when I look around at my environment, this wasn’t here ten years ago and I wasn’t who I am today.” Who she is today though has landed her collaborations with the likes of Alicia Keys, Ne-Yo, and R. Kelly on her new album. Hudson reminisces on the differences in recording this album and her self-titled debut LP released three years ago.
She said, “It didn’t take as long of a process to record this album as it did the first one. It’s also a completely different experience. I feel like it’s at the next level and I’m in a different place. I feel like the album reflects that and there’s a real energy from all the people I worked with.”
‘I Remember Me’ is in stores now.
She’s a Grammy Award-winning singer, Academy Award-winning actress and best-selling author – but even Jennifer Hudson can’t quite believe how much she has achieved in her life. The 39 year old superstar recently reflected on her amazing career journey and said: “I feel like I’ve lived four different lives.” From singing backup for artists such as Luther Vandross to performing alongside Hugh Jackman in the movie musical ‘The Greatest Showman’, Jennifer has proved that she is an artist with many strings to her bow.
It hasn’t been plain sailing for the star though; she famously lost out on victory in American Idol back in 2004, however this moment of adversity would only strengthen her resolve to become one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. In 2008, Jennifer won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress after starring in Dreamgirls and since then, there have been no signs of slowing down! She released her fourth studio album earlier this year and continues to dazzle audiences around the world with her incredible voice.
Jennifer Hudson is truly an inspiration to us all; proving that hard work really does pay off in the end. Read on to find out more about this remarkable woman and what keeps pushing her forward each day!
Biography Of Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson is an award-winning singer, actress, and producer from Chicago. She has had a career that spans multiple genres of music and film, with each role showcasing her incredible talent. Starting out as a contestant on American Idol in 2004, she quickly rose to fame after placing seventh in the competition. Following this success, she went on to star in several major films such as Dreamgirls (2006), The Secret Life of Bees (2008), Winnie Mandela (2011) and Sing (2016). She has also released five studio albums over the course of her career.
Jennifer’s personal life has been just as impressive as her professional one. In 2008, she married wrestler David Otunga Jr., who gave birth to their son two years later. Since then they have grown close together and are now proud parents of two children. Additionally, Jennifer works hard to give back through philanthropy and activism – most notably working with foundations like UNICEF and Save the Children for various causes across the globe.
In spite of all her successes, Jennifer still remains humble about everything she’s achieved; often saying “I feel like I’ve lived four different lives!” Her determination and resilience is truly inspiring and serves as motivation for others to reach towards achieving their dreams despite any obstacle they may face along the way.
Musical Accomplishments And Awards
Jennifer Hudson’s musical career has been nothing short of extraordinary. After appearing on American Idol, she released her debut album Jennifer Hudson in 2008 which achieved critical and commercial success, peaking at number two on the Billboard 200 chart. She followed this up with I Remember Me (2011), JHUD (2014) and The Color Purple (2015). Each release showcased not only her powerhouse vocals but also her range as an artist. Alongside these albums, she’s released a string of hit singles such as “Spotlight”, “Where You At?”, “Think Like A Man Too” among many others.
In addition to creating great music, Jennifer has earned numerous accolades for her work – most notably winning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Dreamgirls in 2007. She was also nominated for a Golden Globe for this role and won several awards from the NAACP Image Awards including Entertainer of the Year in 2010. Her contributions to music have additionally been recognized through Grammy nominations over the years.
Throughout it all, Jennifer continues to show why she is one of the most respected artists today: by consistently delivering amazing performances that captivate audiences around the world and pushing herself to evolve musically while honoring where she came from. No matter what obstacles come her way, she remains focused on making sure that each project stands out as something special and unique that can inspire people everywhere!
Conclusion
Jennifer Hudson is an inspiration to all of us. From her humble beginnings in Chicago, she has gone on to become a Grammy Award-winning singer, actress and philanthropist. Her determination and hard work have allowed her to live four different lives — from singing in church choirs as a child, to becoming the first African American finalist on American Idol, to winning an Oscar for Dreamgirls.
She continues to make incredible strides in music, film and television with her powerful voice and captivating performances. Even while working on projects like The Voice or producing movies like Cats, Jennifer never loses sight of giving back to those less fortunate than herself. She’s passionate about using her platform for good by investing in education initiatives for children living in poverty.
In many ways, Jennifer Hudson serves as an example of resilience when faced with adversity. Despite facing tremendous obstacles throughout her life — from tragically losing family members to being unfairly judged because of race — she persevered through it all and found success doing what she loves most: entertaining audiences around the world with her extraordinary talent.
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