Jennifer Hudson's Rise to Stardom

From American Idol alum to Grammy®-winning superstar, see how Jennifer followed her dreams through the years.

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American Idol

Jennifer Hudson's career in the public eye began with her stint on the third season of American Idol. She was one of the top seven finalists before being eliminated.

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