Jennifer Hudson's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Jennifer Hudson.

Jennifer Hudson, nicknamed J.Hud, is a highly acclaimed American singer and actress. She achieved EGOT status (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony Awards) in 2022, making her the youngest woman and third African-American to accomplish this feat. Hudson was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2013 and recognized by Time as one of the world's 100 most influential people in 2020, highlighting her significant impact across music, film, television, and theater.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2006: Awards for Dreamgirls Role

In 2006, Jennifer Hudson garnered 29 awards from film critics for Best Supporting Actress and Breakthrough Performer for her role as Effie White in Dreamgirls.

February 11, 2007: BAFTA Award

On February 11, 2007, the 60th British Academy Film Awards were held in London, but Jennifer Hudson was not there to accept her BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.

February 25, 2007: Academy Award Win

On February 25, 2007, Jennifer Hudson won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Dreamgirls.

March 2007: "Jennifer Hudson Day" in Chicago

In March 2007, the mayor of Chicago, Richard M. Daley, declared March 6 as "Jennifer Hudson Day". Also in March 2007, Jennifer Hudson became the third African-American celebrity and the first African-American singer to grace the cover of Vogue magazine.

2008: Grammy Award for "Love You I Do"

In 2008, "Love You I Do" won the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media.

January 2009: People's Choice Awards for The Secret Life of Bees

In January 2009, The Secret Life of Bees, starring Jennifer Hudson, won two People's Choice Awards.

February 2009: Sang the Star-Spangled Banner at Super Bowl XLIII

In February 2009, Jennifer Hudson made her first public appearance since the murders of her mother, brother, and nephew when she sang the Star-Spangled Banner at Super Bowl XLIII.

May 2009: MTV's Greatest American Idol Contestants

In May 2009, MTV listed Jennifer Hudson as the sixth greatest contestant in American Idol history.

May 2010: Los Angeles Times' Greatest American Idol Contestants

In May 2010, the Los Angeles Times claimed Jennifer Hudson to be the third greatest Idol contestant in the history of the show.

February 3, 2011: "Where You At" Debuts on Billboard Chart

On February 3, 2011, due to radio adds, Jennifer Hudson's single "Where You At" debuted on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart at number 53.

February 10, 2011: Revealed 80-Pound Weight Loss on Oprah

On February 10, 2011, Jennifer Hudson revealed on The Oprah Winfrey Show that she had lost a total of 80 pounds.

March 22, 2011: Released "I Remember Me" Album

On March 22, 2011, Jennifer Hudson released her second studio album I Remember Me, which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200.

April 22, 2011: BAFTA Award Received

On April 22, 2011, Jennifer Hudson finally received her BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role on the Graham Norton Show.

February 12, 2012: Tribute to Whitney Houston at Grammy Awards

The day after Whitney Houston's death, on February 12, 2012, Jennifer Hudson paid tribute to her by singing Houston's "I Will Always Love You" during the 54th Grammy Awards.

2012: Autobiography Release: I Got This

In 2012, Jennifer Hudson's autobiography, I Got This: How I Changed My Ways and Lost What Weighed Me Down, was released, detailing her weight loss journey.

November 13, 2013: Awarded Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

On November 13, 2013, Jennifer Hudson was awarded with the 2,512th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

2013: Hollywood Walk of Fame Induction

In 2013, Jennifer Hudson was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

2015: Nominated for Best R&B Vocal Performance at the Grammy Awards

In 2015, Jennifer Hudson's track "It's Your World" featuring R. Kelly was nominated for Best R&B Vocal Performance at the Grammy Awards.

December 2016: Played Motormouth Maybelle in Hairspray Live!

In December 2016, Jennifer Hudson played Motormouth Maybelle in NBC's Hairspray Live!, receiving Emmy buzz for her performance of "I Know Where I've Been".

2017: Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album

In 2017, Jennifer Hudson won her second career Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album for her work on The Color Purple.

2020: Time 100 Most Influential People

In 2020, Time magazine recognized Jennifer Hudson as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

June 2021: Release of "Here I Am (Singing My Way Home)"

In June 2021, Jennifer Hudson released "Here I Am (Singing My Way Home)" as the lead single for the Respect soundtrack.

August 2021: Release of "Respect" Film

In August 2021, the Aretha Franklin biopic, Respect, starring Jennifer Hudson, was released.

September 2021: Daytime Emmy Award for Baba Yaga

In September 2021, Jennifer Hudson won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Interactive Media for a Daytime Program for being an executive producer for Baba Yaga.

February 2022: NAACP Image Awards Win

In February 2022, Jennifer Hudson won Entertainer of the Year and Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture at the NAACP Image Awards for her role as Aretha Franklin in "Respect".

May 2022: Tony Award Nomination

In May 2022, Jennifer Hudson was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Musical as a producer for "A Strange Loop".

June 12, 2022: EGOT Status Achieved

On June 12, 2022, at the 75th Tony Awards, Jennifer Hudson achieved EGOT status, becoming one of the few individuals to win an Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award.

2022: EGOT Status

In 2022, Jennifer Hudson achieved EGOT status, becoming the youngest woman and third African-American to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award.

2022: Tony Award for A Strange Loop

In 2022, Jennifer Hudson won the Tony Award for Best Musical as a producer of A Strange Loop.

2024: "Trouble" music video

As of 2024, Jennifer Hudson's "Trouble" music video featuring Iggy Azalea gained 112 million views, making it Jennifer’s first 100 million and most viewed video on that platform.