Remember when Dreamgirls was known as that movie with Beyonce? Well the tide has definitely turned as Jennifer Hudson has risen to stardom. As the Oscars rapidly approach, the buzz surrounding her is louder than ever. In Life magazine, Jennifer talks about her challenging rise to fame and the men who helped her along the way. Here are highlights:
It was while watching an episode of the '90s Will Smith sitcom that she first heard "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going," Dreamgirls’ signature song. "Will was lip-synching to it, and I was like, 'Who is that singing? I have to sing that song.' I never would have guessed. . . ."
"My boyfriend, James [Peyton, who is 27], and I have been together since 1999, so he watched me struggle to get here. There were some dark times when I'd say, 'I can't sing anymore. I'm not right for this.' He'd say, 'Jennifer, there's no way you're not singing. Keep it up, girl, keep it up.' "
"[After filming, costar] Jamie Foxx would call me every Sunday and say 'I’ve been down the same road you’re going down.' And I’d say, 'Me? No way.' And he’d say, 'Yeah, you’re gonna be there—the Golden Globes, the Oscars.' It’s so great to have somebody to lean on when things are changing so fast. He's my lifesaver."
Hmm. I must've missed that episode of Fresh Prince. We're glad that Jennifer has such great men to stand behind her and it looks like she may have a golden man standing on her mantel soon too. For more pics from Jennifer's photo shoot, just read more
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FIRST?? please don't tell me they do that crap here too.
1Madimojito...this is not Perez Hilton
Anyways....I love these photos...much better than the Vogue pics. I saw these on another website on Friday.
2LorenAshley...not normally
3I like this spread a lot better than the Vogue pics too. POP..that episode is a good one. Will sings it to uncle Phil.
I can't wait to see Jennifer's Oscar dress. She is also performing too! Gonna be a big night for her!
I didn't think so JK. I've seen it on other blogs. It's really dumb and quite pointless.
4Totally
5Ive seen that episode of Fresh Prince it was Funny Will was singing it to Uncle Phil lol
6Oh no no no. No FIRST stuff on this site. I beg of you!
7I don't really understand the excitement about being the first to comment on a post, either. LOL But maybe some people get the same thrill from being the first to post as I get when I'm the first one to pour coffee for myself from the machine at work. Just silly amusement.
Anyway, I'm happy for Jennifer Hudson. I love to see success stories like this...people who have genuinely worked hard for fame. Not like the "famous for no reason types" like Nicole Ritchie.
8First is funny. Good job.
I agree these pix are better than the Vogue.
9I like JHud, so many times society tries to make heavier people apologize for who they are (like Britney or Janet) but JHud doesn't seen to submit herself to the opinions of other and let them judge her which is infinitely cool.
10I have seen "first" on here a LOT of times! lol I agree, these photos are fab, esp compared to the crappy Vogue pics.
11i can't wait to see the Oscars, and so happy for Jennifer. I loved her on American idol and was so mad when she got the boot, and so happy to see her star raise. She deserves it.
12That's so funny she first heard "and i am telling you" on the fresh prince of bel air. I remember that episode, and i believe that was the first time hearing it.
****"Everything in life is only for now."-Avenue Q****
I watched this.
13I like her boyfriend. sounds like a sweet support guy. Now if someone could teach that to mine! lol j/k
14I really love those photos. The first one is really beautiful.
15i'm really happy for jennifer hudson too. she seems so genuine and still blown away by all the buzz surrounding her, which i like. these photos look great and i'm glad her bf is so supportive and encouraging
yeah that episode of fresh prince was hilarious.
16Could she be any more gorgeous? I love Jennifer's skin. I'm going the Sisley route, and will hopefully see a turnaround like hers!
17WOW -- how boring does ones life have to be - First (???) -- okay -- are you stalking Popsugar or something -- Go Jennifer -- I totally love her.
18lol, i remember when i was reading 'sugar rush' and jennav's post was "first". i thought wtf jennav? turned out the post was tpo a question about your birth order. yeah, we don't really do the first thing here, but i guess that means it's all yours if you want it
i am so happy to see someone like jennifer hudson going places, so humble and grounded.
19Usually the newer people are the ones who do first...
I like her.
20ha ha greatest episode of fresh prince
21i wish jennifer hudson would get a boob lift or wear a better bra, she is BEAUTIFUL but her breasts are like pancakes
it's sad when everything else is working so so well
Love Jennifer Hudson. Fantastic pics.
22Here's will singing it to uncle phil. Hilarious!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmMqL-eu9Ts
23~Men lower your self esteem and your I.Q.~
I love her and I love how she made it big so fast.
24~Men lower your self esteem and your I.Q.~
I bet Simon is gritting his teeth. He wasn't very nice to her on AI.
25I care a lot more about hearing about Jennifer Hudson than I do Paris Hilton!!!! At least Jennifer Hudson is talented!!
26i freaking love this woman! i am so sick of reading about beyonce's jealousy and crap like that. thank you for sticking to the positive on this one and reminding all of us once again about a beautiful and talented woman that is making her way in hollywood!
27Good for her. It helps to have someone so supportive when you're going through such changes.
28ohhh jen looks gawgeus..yup yup
292 thumbs up for Jennifer Hudson.
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