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Jennifer Hudson as Effie White; inspired by Supremes member Florence Ballard, [10] Effie is a talented yet temperamental singer who suffers when Curtis, the man she loves, replaces her as lead singer of the Dreams and his love interest, and later drops her altogether. With the help of Jimmy's old manager Marty, Effie begins to resurrect her ...
In 2006, "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" was recorded by Jennifer Hudson for her film debut, as Effie White in the DreamWorks/Paramount motion picture adaptation of Dreamgirls. Her recording of the song peaked at number 60 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, and number 14 on the R&B chart.
Jennifer Hudson at the Oscars in 2007. In the film adaptation of the 1982 Broadway musical, Hudson played Effie White, one of three young Black women in a 1960s girl group.
Jennifer Kate Hudson (born September 12, 1981), also known by her nickname J.Hud, [1] is an American singer and actress. Having received numerous accolades for her work in music, film, television, and theater, Hudson became the youngest woman and third African-American recipient of all four major American entertainment awards: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony in 2022. [2]
Jennifer Hudson exploded into the pop culture zeitgeist two decades ago as a contestant on the singing competition series “American Idol.” And although she was eliminated early from the third ...
Hudson played Effie White, the lead singer in the 1960s girl group who keeps getting pushed aside. Hudson's singing voice and acting chops earned her the best supporting actress award in 2007.
"Love You I Do" is a R&B and soul song inspired by the early 1960s work of female singers such as Aretha Franklin and Mary Wells.. In the context of the film, the song is performed in a scene set in 1963 by soul singer Effie White (Hudson), and expresses Effie's romantic feelings for her boyfriend and record label head, Curtis Taylor Jr. ().
Of course, Hudson later went on to win an Oscar for her breakthrough portrayal of Effie White in Dreamgirls. So it's safe to say that dream was fully accomplished! So it's safe to say that dream ...