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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The house of Jennifer Hudson's mother on October 27, 2008

Family Tragedy

On October 24, 2008, Jennifer's mother Darnell Donerson, brother Jason and 7-year-old nephew Julian King were murdered inside her mother's Chicago home. The estranged husband of Jennifer's sister Julia, William Balfour, was indicted for the triple homicide and pleaded not guilty.

Watch Jennifer talk with Oprah publicly for the first time about the loss of her family.

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From The Oprah Winfrey Show Singing Sensation Jennifer Hudson and Her Incredible Weight Loss!

Published on February 10, 2011

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