Jennifer Hudson's Rise to Stardom

From "American Idol" alum to a Grammy winning superstar, click forward to see how Jennifer Hudson followed her dreams through the years braving tragedy and triumph.

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Jennifer Hudson's Rise to Stardom

From "American Idol" alum to a Grammy winning superstar, see how Jennifer Hudson followed her dreams through the years braving tragedy and triumph.

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