Chicago native Jennifer Hudson entered the national spotlight in 2004 as a 23-year-old contestant on the 3rd season of Fox's American Idol.
After Idol, Jennifer audition for (and won) the role of Effie in the movie Dreamgirls. She received an Academy Award for her performance (plus a Golden Globe, BAFTA, SAG and Broadcast Film Critic's Association Awards).
In 2008, Jennifer's mother, Darnell Donnerson, and brother Jason were found murdered in her mother's Chicago home. Sadly, the body of her sister's son, 7-year old Julian King, was found three days later. Police charged William Balfour with the murders.
You'll see the multi-talented Jennifer in concert and on the screen in a variety of roles. Her first child, David Daniel Otunga Jr. (named for his father), was born in September, 2009.
Jennifer Hudson Style
Jennifer Hudson's jewelry style has changed over the years, but appearances in showy earrings have been a constant, and a look she pulls off quite nicely.
 Jennifer Hudson - Netflix Outdoor Concert, 2009
|  Jennifer Hudson - Las Vegas Performance, 2009
|  Jennifer Hudson - on 'Today,' 2009
|  Jennifer Hudson - Michael Jackson Public Memorial Service, 2009
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 Jennifer Hudson & Stevie Wonder - VH1 Divas, 2009
|  Jennifer Hudson - VH1 Divas, 2009
|  Jennifer Hudson - 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' Season 24 Kickoff Party, 2009
|  Jennifer Hudson - Kwiat Boutique Opening, 2008
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 Jennifer Hudson - 'Secret Life Of Bees' Premiere, 2008
|  Jennifer Hudson, 'Secret Life of Bees' Premiere, 2008
|  Jennifer Hudson - Project A.L.S 'Tomorrow Is Tonight,' 2007
|  Jennifer Hudson - at 'A Fine Romance' Performance, 2007
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Jewelry
Celebrity Jewelry Trends at the 61st Emmy Awards 2009
Celebrities slipped on the platinum and diamonds for the 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, but there were some colorful variations, like Melora Hardin's yellow diamond earrings, Lauren Sanchez's turquoise chandeliers and Lara Spencer's wide turquoise and pink tourmaline cuff.
Ginnifer Goodwin, Joely Fisher, Sarah McLachlan and Nancy O'Dell were among the celebrities who wore unique, dramatic necklaces to the Emmys.
Kristen Bell Style
Fun, quirky, intelligent and goofy are all words that can easily describe the subject of this gallery. Kristen Bell is an actress who has been moving up the celebrity ladder by leaps and bounds, and her personal style has mirrored the climb. Whether Kristen is at a red carpet event or promoting one of her favorite charities, her jewelry is always stylish and appropriate. This gallery takes a look at her style throughout the past few years.
