Jennifer Hudson
Dreams do come true. If anyone's proof of that, it's me.Collection: Dreams
I hope that when I'm 80 years old, people will still be talking about my wedding.Collection: Wedding
Ever since grammar school, I knew I wanted to be famous - I always wanted to be a singer.Collection: Famous
It's one thing to lose weight, but it's another thing to eat healthy.Collection: Diet
There is nothing I love more than my role as a mom.Collection: Mom
Family makes a house a home.Collection: Family
Even though I am extremely blessed to have accomplished many of my goals at such a young age, I am still reaching, still striving.Collection: Age
I always say, you never know how much your parents loved you until you have a child to love.
I like to have songs with me that have substance. That's missing from a lot of today's music. You might hear a song with a catchy beat, but what's it about? It's not empowering or helping anyone.
Don't block your blessings. Don't let doubt stop you from getting where you want to be.
When people said Africa would change me, I didn't understand what they meant. To see the poverty in the townships, for instance, is overwhelming. I found it heart-wrenching to see young children walking barefoot and hungry in the dirt. I'm the kind of person who wants to change the world right here and now, so I got frustrated.
To me, the biggest notes and the longest notes are the easiest notes.
I don't believe in doing things just to do them.
When you hear my music and you feel the emotion, it's real. When you see me in a film and you see a tear, it's real.
I was a homebody growing up.
I love being nurturing and caring because I love to see other people happy.
I didn't even know I was considered plus-size until I was on the red carpet here in L.A. one day and a lady said, 'How do you feel about being a plus-sized girl in Hollywood?' I was like, 'What's she talking about?'
I actually stopped working out because I don't want to lose my jelly.
My mother was a very wise and strong person.
I don't believe in voodoo.
Traditional values are big in my life.
My grandmother always taught me, 'If you don't have a home, family, and church, you don't have anything.'
I don't get a chance to be home much.
I want to be around for a long time, singing and making albums and movies.
Long before 'American Idol', people used to call me a diva. And I be like, 'Hold on, are you calling me something else on the sly? You gonna call me a diva, call me a good diva.'
I accept any challenge.
I used to sing in the church choir. People would say it was unusual for such a small girl to have such a big voice. They would say, 'She sounds like she's grown.'
Everything I see, I now see through a mother's eyes.
What people need to know is that if you don't eat what you want, then you'll just continue to eat, because you're not fulfilled.
Food is meant to be used as fuel for our bodies. If you're using it for any other reasons, take a step back and ask yourself, 'What's up.'
All the ladies can feel sexy and have fun in my clothing and that makes me feel like I am offering something truly unique to the people who have been gracious enough to show me such love and support over the years.
I'm really not sure what people think or expect me to be, but I am surprised when people say, 'You're not supposed to be like that... ' I'm not exactly sure what 'that' is, so I choose to take it as a compliment.
Well, I don't really eat cereal that much because on Weight Watchers it's not worth the points.
I once had a crush on one of my teachers. I wrote him a love letter and stuck it in a bag in his office. I didn't write my name on it, but I'm sure he figured out it was me.
I didn't start singing with my eyes open until I was 19 - that's how shy I was!
My son is very into music and really familiar with my voice.
I feel like I've lived about three or four different lives.
Music is my home.
The church has given me balance.
I am the biggest Destiny's Child - Beyonce, Kelly, Michelle, all of them - fan in the world.
I've always had a love for making things my own.
I cook all my meals at home.
I don't believe in overdoing myself.
I like meat on my bones.
I try to dress a little casual before my photo-shoots. I can be comfortable before I go into my... transition.
I'm proud to represent the average woman.
My ultimate film role would be to play the queen of soul, Aretha Franklin.
Chocolate is what I love. I have it every day.
Going jogging makes me feel powerful and free - like Rocky!
You're not living if you don't go out and try things for yourself.