Baby JHud entered the world on September 12, 1981, in Chicago, Illinois. Just seven years later, she was already knocking socks off at her local church in Chicago, belting out tunes that moved the congregation.
The game changer for Jennifer Hudson came in 2006 when she snagged the role of “Effie Melody White” in Dreamgirls, the splashy movie adaptation of the Broadway hit. Despite fierce competition (including American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino), she held her own and wowed the critics.
Hudson has snagged herself a $3-million pad in Burr Ridge, a chill spot just outside Chicago. The house is enormous: 12,000 square feet with six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a screening room, and gaming spot.