Jennifer Hudson has come a long way in just a matter of years. The singer is celebrating her 39th birthday on Sept.
12, and we’re celebrating by reminiscing on her career from the very beginning to now. Of course, J-Hud got her start on season three of American Idol in 2004, where she finished in seventh place.
Jennifer has proven that you certainly don’t need to win the show to have a successful career, though! J-Hud was just 22 years old when she appeared on American Idol, but she had a voice that was just as big as any superstar.
She wowed the judges week after week with her effortless performances. It was a major shock to viewers when Jennifer was voted off in seventh place.
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