Jennifer Hudson Through the Years: Photos of the ‘Idol’ Star From Oscar Win to Aretha Franklin Biopic

Check out these gorgeous photos of Jennifer Hudson through the years, from her days on ‘American Idol’ to her Oscar-winning acting career.

Jennifer Hudson rose to fame on the third season of American Idol, where she came in seventh place. However, not winning didn’t discourage her from achieving her goals. Just two years after being on the reality singing competition, she starred in the movie ‘Dreamgirls,’ for which she won an Oscar, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award. This helped skyrocket Jennifer’s career to a whole new level. She released her debut studio album in 2008, followed by two more in 2011 and 2017. She also made her Broadway debut in 2015 in ‘The Color Purple.’ There’s no doubt that Jennifer is a triple threat, and she’s been highly regarded as one of the top voices of her generation. In fact, Jennifer even became an EGOT winner in 2022!

Keep scrolling through the gallery to see more photos of Jennifer throughout her illustrious career.