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American Idol - Before she was JHud, she was Jennifer Hudson from American Idol. She dominated her competition with her booming vocals even if she was unable to take home the win that year.(Photo: Ray Mickshaw/WireImage) 

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Dreamgirls - Jennifer Hudson made her debut on the big screen in Dreamgirls alongside Beyoncé and Anika Noni Rose. (Photo: DreamWorks)

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Sex and the City - JHud did it for the ladies and took on a supporting role in the Sex and the City movie! (Photo: HBO Films/ New Line Cinema)

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The Secret Life of Bees - JHud was a shining star in the film The Secret Life of Bees.(Photo: FOX Searchlight flims)

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Winnie - We loved her as Winnie Mandela!(Photo: Equinoxe Films/Image Entertainment) 

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Listen Here - Jennifer Hudson's debut studio album Jennifer Hudson, released in 2008, was the start she needed after her amazing success with Dreamgirls.  (Photo: Arista/ J Records) 

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The Anthem - Jennifer Hudson performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" for Super Bowl XLIII and gives us the ultimate chills! Homegirl can sang!(Photo: Jamie Squire/Getty Images) 

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Smokin' Performance - Jennifer Hudson and Smokey Robinson's White House performance for A Celebration of Music From the Civil Rights Movement was a huge deal for the culture!

Photo By Photo: Pete Souza/ White House Photo

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Grabbin' Oscars - Jennifer Hudson for the win! She earned the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in 2007.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images) 

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Grammys - Jennifer took home a Grammy Award for Best R&B Album in 2009 and makes waves in the music industry. Go girl! (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images) 

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