King Baby Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 ‘Spotlight’ singer Jennifer Hudson shot to fame seemingly overnight with her acclaimed performance in 2006′s ‘Dreamgirls’ as Effie. The role, the career-defining moment in the American Idol alum’s stint in entertainment, later led her to the Academy Award stage to accept the Oscar for ‘Best Supporting Actress’ in 2007. Interestingly, as Hudson’s new memoir ‘I Got This: How I Changed My Ways and Lost What Weighed Me Down’ details, the songstress was almost the center of another acclaimed, Oscar nominated film – 2009′s ‘Precious’. The role, eventually landed by actress Gabourey Sidibe, may have won its leading lady a nomination for Best Actress at the following year’s Academy Awards, but Hudson says she was unwilling to pack on the pounds for the portrayal. Speaking on the offer, J.Hud says: ““I had done that with Effie… and as much as I was moved by this film,” she said. “I wanted to try a role that had nothing whatsoever to do with my weight.”” ****** Despite the missed opportunity, Hudson hasn’t looked back and continued with the other movie and music ventures that shortly followed. Fans can read more on this and find out what other gems Jennifer sheds light on in her new memoir, due January 10. (source) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Great for her. And she has her Oscar anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dungeon Dragon Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 I just can't see Jennifer in that film ... sidibe was definatly meant for that role. She played it to a T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 I just can't see Jennifer in that film ... sidibe was definatly meant for that role. She played it to a T Nobody else could give this much life in this Oscar worthy scene: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetDAYZ Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 I just can't see Jennifer in that film ... sidibe was definatly meant for that role. She played it to a T Took the words right outta my mouth. Nobody else could give this much life in this Oscar worthy scene: Is that Nuk running off with the Baltimore chicken box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*~WhitePicketDreams~* Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Ummm.....glad she didn't get the role. Or take it....should i say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 How in the hell was she going to pull off looking like a teenager? No matter her size, Jennifer does not look young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xu1993 Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 How in the hell was she going to pull off looking like a teenager? No matter her size, Jennifer does not look young. That's what I was just gonna post. She was damn near 30, and a few years younger than Monigue(sp). These stars and their tall tales to sell a few magazines kill me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrietta. Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Nobody else could give this much life in this Oscar worthy scene: I swear I was thinking about this same scene when I read the article. And I can't see Jen slapping that chick upside the head after being called fat. Matter of fact I can't see Jen doing anything in Precious...maybe Sherri's role or the waitress from that place Precious stole the chicken from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
art Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Good thing she turned it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetDAYZ Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 She'll be "Precious" alright ...once she gets off Weight Watchers .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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