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EGOT Winner | Host of The Jennifer Hudson Show | Advocate for Diversity and Social Justice | Inspirational Speaker on Resilience and Overcoming Adversity

Jennifer Hudson Speaking Fee: $200,000 to $300,000

EGOT Winner | Host of The Jennifer Hudson Show | Advocate for Diversity and Social Justice | Inspirational Speaker on Resilience and Overcoming Adversity

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Jennifer Hudson
Speaking Fee:
$200,000 to $300,000

Travels From:
LAX - Los Angeles (All Airports)

Primary Topic Category:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) / Social Justice

Secondary Topic Category:
Inspiration / Motivation / Overcoming Obstacles

 

Jennifer Hudson Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Jennifer Hudson is an acclaimed American singer, actress, and talk show host, born on September 12, 1981, in Chicago, Illinois. She first gained fame as a finalist on the third season of "American Idol" in 2004. Hudson's breakout role came in the 2006 film "Dreamgirls," for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Over her career, she has achieved the rare EGOT status, winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award. Since 2022, she has been hosting her own daytime talk show, "The Jennifer Hudson Show."

Jennifer Hudson's journey to stardom began in her hometown of Chicago, where she was born on September 12, 1981. Raised in a musical environment, she started singing in her church choir at a young age. After attending Dunbar Vocational High School, she briefly studied at Langston University before transferring to Kennedy–King College. Hudson's career took a significant turn in 2004 when she became a finalist on "American Idol." Although she finished seventh, her powerful voice caught the attention of the entertainment industry. Her breakthrough came in 2006 when she starred as Effie White in "Dreamgirls." Her performance earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, making her the youngest African-American to win in a competitive acting category. Following her success in "Dreamgirls," Hudson released her self-titled debut album in 2008, which won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album. Her subsequent albums, "I Remember Me" (2011) and "JHUD" (2014), also received critical acclaim and commercial success. In addition to her music career, Hudson has appeared in several films and TV shows, including "Sex and the City," "The Secret Life of Bees," "Winnie Mandela," and the Broadway revival of "The Color Purple." Hudson's versatility extends to television, where she served as a coach on both the UK and US versions of "The Voice." In 2022, she launched "The Jennifer Hudson Show," further showcasing her talents as a talk show host. Throughout her career, Hudson has garnered numerous accolades, solidifying her status as a multifaceted entertainer and influential figure in the entertainment industry.
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