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- Jennifer Hudson From American Idol Season 3 — Where is She Now?
  
  A post about American Idol by Misti Sandefur on January 23rd, '08
  
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- Jennifer Hudson’s departure from American Idol Season 3 shocked many of her fans and voters. In fact, her seventh place exit had several American Idol fans questioning the voting process. However, despite being voted off American Idol, Jennifer Hudson did go on to become successful.
  
  One year after Jennifer’s appearance on American Idol Season 3, she landed a lead role as Effie White in Dreamgirls. Her performance in Dreamgirls landed her several awards:
  
  2006
  1. Sierra Ward for Best Supporting Actress
  2. NBR for Female Best Breakthrough Performance
  3. NYFCC Award for Best Supporting Actress
  4. Pauline Kael Breakout Award
  5. PFCS Award for Breakout Performance of the Year — On Screen
  6. Satellite Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
  7. SEFCA Award for Best Supporting Actress
  8. WAFCA Award for Best Breakthrough Performance as well as Best Supporting Actress
  2007
  1. Oscar for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
  2. BAFTA Film Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
  3. BET Award for Best Actress
  4. Black Reel Award for Best Breakthrough Performance, Best Song: And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going, and Best Supporting Actress
  5. Broadway’s Critics Choice Award for Best Supporting Actress
  6. COFCA Award for Best Supporting Actress and for Breakthrough Film Artist
  7. Palm Springs International Film Festival Breakthrough Performance Award
  8. Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
  9. Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
  10. Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
  11. Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress: Drama
  In addition to her role in Dreamgirls, Jennifer secured several other roles in upcoming films. Those upcoming films include Winged Creatures, Sex and the City: The Movie, The Secret Life of Bees and The Family That Preys Together.
  
  As for Jennifer Hudson’s singing career, her single from Dreamgirls (And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going) climbed to #14 on Billboard’s charts for R&B. In addition, it landed #60 in Billboard’s Hot 100 and #1 in the Hot Dance Club Play chart; all of this took place in 2006. And today she is working on her debut album, which she expects to released this year.
  
  Jennifer Hudson may not have won American Idol Season 3, but she’s the perfect example of a Top 10 finalist who found success! If truth be told, Jennifer should be an inspiration to all American Idols — past and future contestants.
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