Jennifer Hudson: Road to the BET Awards 2014

J Hud's ready to kill the stage per usual!

Road to the BET Awards 2014 - Grammy Award-winning singer, Oscar-winning actress and community activist/organizer are just a few words to describe the extremely talented Jennifer Hudson. With the biggest night in entertainment arriving on June 29 at 8P/7C, there's no wonder why we wouldn't have one of the biggest talents there. See what lead to this point and prepare to be amazed!(Photo: RCA Records)

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Road to the BET Awards 2014 - Grammy Award-winning singer, Oscar-winning actress and community activist/organizer are just a few words to describe the extremely talented Jennifer Hudson. With the biggest night in entertainment arriving on June 29 at 8P/7C, there's no wonder why we wouldn't have one of the biggest talents there. See what lead to this point and prepare to be amazed!(Photo: RCA Records)

Indescribable – September 21, 2013 - In the last quarter of 2013, Miss Hudson released the '70s style, upbeat track "I Can't Describe (The Way I Feel)" feat. T.I. Touched by the the golden producing hands of Pharrell, the singer put her classic voice to good use with a sound that was reminiscent of Chaka Khan. (Photo: RCA)

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Indescribable – September 21, 2013 - In the last quarter of 2013, Miss Hudson released the '70s style, upbeat track "I Can't Describe (The Way I Feel)" feat. T.I. Touched by the the golden producing hands of Pharrell, the singer put her classic voice to good use with a sound that was reminiscent of Chaka Khan. (Photo: RCA)

The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete: October 11 - This heart-wrenching drama is the story of 13-year old and nine-year old boy who are orphaned after their hard-living mother (Jennifer Hudson) is arrested by the police. The underage pair must rummage for food, dodge child protective services all in the backdrop of a dangerous Brooklyn housing project. Produced by Alicia Keys, this indie film was directed by George Tillman, Jr. (Photo: State Street Pictures)

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Never Defeated – October 11, 2013  - J Hud stretched her acting chops yet again in the film The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete. Here, Hudson starred as mom Gloria, expanding both her acting resume and range.(Photo: State Street Pictures)

Jennifer Hudson - Actress and singer Jennifer Hudson was awarded the 2,512th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Nov. 14. Her star was unveiled at 6262 Hollywood Blvd. in front of the W Hollywood Hotel. Hudson is a Grammy and Oscar Award-winning star who got her debut on American Idol in 2004.(Photo: Valerie Macon/Getty Images)

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A True Star – November 13, 2013 - Jennifer Hudson showed everyone her true star potential when she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her work in music. (Photo: Valerie Macon/Getty Images)

Jacob Latimore - This pop/R&B star took a detour into film last year and scored two huge roles: as Jennifer Hudson's son in Black Nativity and alongside Kevin Hart and Ice Cube in Ride Along. The 17-year-old will continue pursuing both films and music with a new album and a role in the upcoming adventure thriller The Maze Runner. (Photo: Phil Bray/ Fox Searchlight Pictures)

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In the Spirit – November 27, 2013  - J Hud stayed flexin' on the big screen in the musical film Black Nativity. Joining an all-star cast, which included Forrest Whitaker and Angela Bassett, the actress held her own effortlessly and got a chance to sing, too. (Photo: Phil Bray/ Fox Searchlight Pictures)

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The Best Gift – January 8, 2014 - Not only is she an accomplished actress and singer, but J Hud is also a philanthropist. In the early part of the year, the singer was honored by The People's Choice Awards as the Favorite Humanitarian for the work she does with the Julian D. King Gift Foundation, created in memory of her slain nephew, Julian King. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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The Best Gift – January 8, 2014 - Not only is she an accomplished actress and singer, but J Hud is also a philanthropist. In the early part of the year, the singer was honored by The People's Choice Awards as the Favorite Humanitarian for the work she does with the Julian D. King Gift Foundation, created in memory of her slain nephew, Julian King. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Al Hail the Queen – February 24, 2014 - J Hud went back to her performer roots and gave a special tribute to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, on the BET Honors stage in the beginning of the year and let's just say the performance was fit for a queen.(Photo: Larry French/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Al Hail the Queen – February 24, 2014 - J Hud went back to her performer roots and gave a special tribute to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, on the BET Honors stage in the beginning of the year and let's just say the performance was fit for a queen.(Photo: Larry French/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Stepping in a New Direction – April 29, 2014 - J Hud teamed up with hitmakers Pharrell and Timbaland for a new, yet old sound with single "Walk It Out." The track has a Justin Timberlake assist on the vocals and will appear on the singer's forthcoming third studio album. (Photo: RCA Records)

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Stepping in a New Direction – April 29, 2014 - J Hud teamed up with hitmakers Pharrell and Timbaland for a new, yet old sound with single "Walk It Out." The track has a Justin Timberlake assist on the vocals and will appear on the singer's forthcoming third studio album. (Photo: RCA Records)

The Show Must Go On – June 29, 2014 - While J Hud may have flexed her acting wings this past year, she's definitely still got the gift of voice and is ready to get back with her first love of music. One of her first stops? BET Awards 2014, airing on Sunday, June 29 at 8P/7C. (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

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The Show Must Go On – June 29, 2014 - While J Hud may have flexed her acting wings this past year, she's definitely still got the gift of voice and is ready to get back with her first love of music. One of her first stops? BET Awards 2014, airing on Sunday, June 29 at 8P/7C. (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)