Celebrity Birthdays: Happy Birthday, Jennifer Hudson!

Nas, Tyler Perry and Taraji P. Henson also celebrate.

Big Daddy Kane: September 10 - The Grammy-winning hip hop impresario celebrates his 44th birthday.   (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for All Stars Helping Kids)

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Big Daddy Kane: September 10 - The Grammy-winning hip hop impresario celebrates his 44th birthday. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for All Stars Helping Kids)

Ryan Phillippe: September 10 - With his boyish looks, it's hard to believe Reese Witherspoon's ex is 38!

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Ryan Phillippe: September 10 - With his boyish looks, it's hard to believe Reese Witherspoon's ex is 38!

Ludacris: September 11 - The Atlanta-based rapper and actor turns 35.

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Ludacris: September 11 - The Atlanta-based rapper and actor turns 35.

Elephant Man: September 11 - The Jamaican-born dancehall star celebrates his 37th birthday.  (Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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Elephant Man: September 11 - The Jamaican-born dancehall star celebrates his 37th birthday. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Taraji P. Henson: September 11 - The Think Like a Man star looks stunning at 42.

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Taraji P. Henson: September 11 - The Think Like a Man star looks stunning at 42.

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Ruben Studdard: September 12 - The American Idol standout celebrates his 34th birthday.

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Ruben Studdard: September 12 - The American Idol standout celebrates his 34th birthday.

Jennifer Hudson: September 12 - The Oscar winner and Weight Watchers spokesperson, who turns 31, has never looked better.  (Photo: FameFlynet)

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Jennifer Hudson: September 12 - The Oscar winner and Weight Watchers spokesperson, who turns 31, has never looked better. (Photo: FameFlynet)

Tavis Smiley: September 13 - The talk show host and left-leaning politico turns 48.

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Tavis Smiley: September 13 - The talk show host and left-leaning politico turns 48.

Tyler Perry: September 14 - The self-made mogul and creator of the iconic Madea character celebrates his 43rd birthday.  (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

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Tyler Perry: September 14 - The self-made mogul and creator of the iconic Madea character celebrates his 43rd birthday. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

Nas: September 14 - The Prophet celebrates turning 39.   (Photo: John Ricard / BET).

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Nas: September 14 - The Prophet celebrates turning 39. (Photo: John Ricard / BET).