Jennifer Hudson has paid a heartbreaking tribute ... My condolences to you Barry, and all who knew and loved her.” American Idol contestant Clay Aiken, who appeared on the show in 2003, shared ...

Follow him on Instagram. American Idol season 3 (2004) - Seventh place Perhaps the contestant who didn't win but found fame the most from this list is Jennifer Hudson! This lovely lady came in ...

Jennifer Hudson is an American singer and actress. She rose to fame in 2004 as a finalist on season 3 of American Idol. In 2006, Hudson starred in Dreamgirls and won an Academy Award and a Golden ...

NEW YORK—Jennifer Hudson assumed that her big break had come when she was chosen to be a contestant on TV’s American Idol. However, something happened on the way to the final round.

“What can’t Jennifer Hudson do?” We can’t wait to see what other projects are up the American Idol alum’s sleeve, but we know whatever it is, we will be tuned in.