Jennifer Hudson Insists She is Not a Diva

0 Comments Published by Robyn on Monday, March 19, 2007 at 3/19/2007 02:58:00 PM.

Jennifer Hudson is trying to cover her ass... Even though most of her diva behavior have not been rumors, but actually quoted comments she insists she's been "hurt" by the backlash since her Oscar win. Maybe, she is realizing her dumb ass was over hyped and did not win the award because of her great acting skills?

She is especially upset about allegations that she tried to ditch the Soul Train Music Awards "Why would they dog me out after I was one of the only people to show up on the show?" asks Hudson.

She also insists she didn't intend to belittle American Idols influence on her career. "I didn't mean it in a bad way ... 'American Idol' is a stepping stone because had it not been for them, no one would have known of a Jennifer Hudson to call to audition for 'Dreamgirls.'" I love how she changed her tune! She forgets to mention that she compared American Idol to her getting fired at Burger King!

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Is Jennifer Hudson Bitter?

0 Comments Published by Robyn on Friday, March 09, 2007 at 3/09/2007 11:05:00 PM.

Jennifer Hudson has hit back at Simon Cowell by comparing her experience on American Idol to working at Burger King.

When she went onto Oscar success through her role in Dreamgirls, Cowell accused Hudson of failing to appreciate the "big opportunity" her appearance on the show offered her.

But Best Supporting Actress Hudson snaps back, "If I'd been any better at my job when I was at Burger King in my middle teens I wouldn't be here either, so should I thank them too?"

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The 79th Annual Academy Awards Mega Post: Jennifer Hudson

0 Comments Published by Robyn on Sunday, February 25, 2007 at 2/25/2007 07:35:00 PM.

Beyonce Fails to Impress in Dreamgirls

1 Comments Published by Robyn on Friday, December 15, 2006 at 12/15/2006 03:16:00 PM.

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Jennifer Hudson is the heart and soul of Dreamgirls.When she's on the screen, the movie shines. When she's not, the whole endeavor suffers.
It's all about the rousing musical numbers, notably Hudson's show-stopping, heart-wrenching And I Am Telling You (I'm Not Going). It's a rare thing for a movie audience to burst into spontaneous applause after an on-screen musical number, but it happened at my screening, and others.
Hudson's performance stands out from the rest, though Murphy is surprisingly moving as the fading singer who would like to tackle more relevant material but is held back by manager Taylor.
The weakest link is the stunning Knowles. The camera clearly loves her, and her singing is not in contention, but as an actress, she has a vapid quality. Despite the array of dazzling fashion ensembles, and the effort to channel Diana Ross, her performance remains one-note, particularly in contrast to Hudson's nuanced portrayal.
The film is worth seeing simply for the on-screen splendor of Hudson, a losing contestant on TV's American Idol. She's a natural — musically and theatrically — and delivers a tour-de-force performance.
Dreamgirls is all about the star-making machinery, loosely patterned on the career of The Supremes and Motown Records founder Berry Gordy Jr.The movie Dreamgirls has revved up that machinery, fashioning a star out of a virtual unknown. Perhaps the movie's tag line should read "A Star is Born."

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