Age: 44
female
Jennifer Kate Hudson (born September 12, 1981), also known by her nickname J.Hud, is an American singer, actress, and talk show host. Hudson rose to fame in 2004 as a finalist on the third season of American Idol, placing seventh. She made her film debut as Effie White in the musical Dreamgirls (2006), for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, becoming the youngest African-American to win in a competitive acting category. After signing to Arista Records, Hudson released her self-titled debut studio album in 2008, which was certified Gold in the US and the UK, and won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album. Hudson's subsequent studio albums, I Remember Me (2011) and JHUD (2014), both charted within the top ten of the Billboard 200, with the former also being certified Gold in the US. Meanwhile, her other acting roles include the films Sex and the City (2008), The Secret Life of Bees (2008), Winnie Mandela (2011), Black Nativity (2013), Sing (2016), Cats (2019) and Respect (2021), the television shows Smash (2012), Empire (2015) and Confirmation (2016), and her Broadway debut with the musical The Color Purple. Hudson also contributed as a coach on the UK and the US version of The Voice from 2017 up to 2019, becoming the first female coach to win the former.
Jennifer Hudson
Calliope
for Calliope in Hercules (Live-Action)
Suggested by thejacobtremblayfan
The live-action remake of Disney's Hercules follows the journey of the titular hero, a demigod who must prove himself worthy of living among the gods on Mount Olympus. Along the way, he battles mythical creatures and confronts his own inner demons, all while falling in love with the beautiful Megara. However, his ultimate challenge comes in the form of the vengeful Hades, who seeks to overthrow the gods and rule the world himself. With the help of his friends, including the satyr Philoctetes and the winged horse Pegasus, Hercules must face his greatest fears and save the day. The film features breathtaking action sequences, stunning visual effects, and a heartwarming message about the power of love and self-discovery.
