Jennifer Hudson: Towering in High Heels and Standing Tall at 5’9”

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Jennifer Hudson is 5 feet 9 inches (175.3 cm) tall, which is 5 inches (12.7 cm) taller than the average height for women in the United States, which is approximately 5 feet 4 inches (162.6 cm). She wears a shoe size 8 (US).

Jennifer Hudson bundles up in a long black coat and purple dress while filming a scene for Respect, walking alongside Forest Whitaker on the streets of New YorkJennifer Hudson bundles up in a long black coat and purple dress while filming a scene for Respect, walking alongside Forest Whitaker on the streets of New York on February 14, 2020 (Credit: Instar / WENN)

In the 2007 February/March issue of Giant magazine, Jennifer Hudson discussed her approach to shoes, emphasizing comfort over fashion.

She explained that while she tries to find dresses that make her feel good, she wishes she didn’t have to wear heels all day, admitting she’s not much of a “shoe girl.” Hudson revealed that she quickly kicks off her shoes once she’s home but opts for cute ones when necessary.

Frequently featured in high heels on Your Next Shoes, her favorite footwear brands include DSquared2, Nicholas Kirkwood, Casadei, Christian Louboutin, Manolo Blahnik, Saint Laurent, Sophia Webster, Versace, and Miu Miu.

To her Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony in 2013, Jennifer Hudson wore elegant Gianvito Rossi PVC pumps. Below, you can check out some of her most memorable shoe moments:

Jennifer Hudson flaunts her colorful pedicure in striking lace-up Christian Louboutin heels Jennifer Hudson flaunts her colorful pedicure in striking lace-up Christian Louboutin heels (Credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock)

Jennifer Hudson shows off her toes in black embellished strappy sandalsJennifer Hudson shows off her toes in black embellished strappy sandals (Credit: Nikki Nelson / WENN)

Jennifer Hudson stuns in a red gown paired with metallic Nicholas Kirkwood sandalsJennifer Hudson stuns in a red gown paired with metallic Nicholas Kirkwood sandals (Credit: Tinseltown / Shutterstock)

Jennifer Hudson rocks a bold pair of black Christian Louboutin sandals with oversized satin bowsJennifer Hudson rocks a bold pair of black Christian Louboutin sandals with oversized satin bows (Credit: Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock)

Jennifer Hudson steps out in chic Manolo Blahnik ankle-strap sandals, showing off her dark pedicureJennifer Hudson steps out in chic Manolo Blahnik ankle-strap sandals, showing off her dark pedicure (Credit: Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock)

Jennifer Hudson Rocks New Pixie Crop and $2,195 Knee-High Boots

In October 2013, Jennifer Hudson revealed her new pixie crop hairstyle at the BET Black Girls Rock show.

Jennifer Hudson wowed the audience at the BET Black Girls Rock show last week with her fresh pixie crop hairstyleJennifer Hudson wowed the audience at the BET Black Girls Rock show last week with her fresh pixie crop hairstyle

The Chicago-born actress and artist paired a black Balmain glitter jacquard dress featuring a v-neck and long sleeves with Christian Louboutin’s “Mado” knee-high boots.

Jennifer Hudson donning a black Balmain glitter jacquard dress featuring a v-neck and long sleeves at BET Black Girls Rock CoverGirl Style StageJennifer Hudson donning a black Balmain glitter jacquard dress featuring a v-neck and long sleeves at BET Black Girls Rock CoverGirl Style Stage on the red carpet at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey, on October 26, 2013 (Credit: Derrick Salters / WENN / FayesVision)

While we’re probably not alone in being envious of the 32-year-old’s knee-high boots, a pair will set you back much more than the average shoe budget.

Christian Louboutin "Mado" Leather Lace-Up Over-the-Knee BootsChristian Louboutin “Mado” Leather Lace-Up Over-the-Knee Boots, $2,195

Just to show you how Jennifer’s haircut has changed, look at the following photos from Variety’s 5th Annual Power of Women event earlier the same month.

Jennifer Hudson flaunts her legs in a Yigal Azrouel dress at Variety's 5th Annual Power of Women eventJennifer Hudson flaunts her legs in a Yigal Azrouel dress at Variety’s 5th Annual Power of Women event in Beverly Hills, California, on October 4, 2013 (Credit: Derrick Salters / WENN / FayesVision)

At this event, she paired Saint Laurent “Janis” platform pumps with a Yigal Azrouel dress and a Saint Laurent “Lutetia” clutch.

Jennifer Hudson steps up her style in sleek black Saint Laurent pumps with gold accentsJennifer Hudson steps up her style in sleek black Saint Laurent pumps with gold accents (Credit: Derrick Salters / WENN / FayesVision)