Remember when Jennifer Hudson was an unknown cruise singer in Chicago who decided to try her luck in Hollywood by joining “American Idol?”
A dozen years ago, Jennifer’s life changed because of one judge who gave her a second chance: Randy Jackson.
On September 27, 2016, Jennifer Hudson graced the scene as she departed from Revlon’s philanthropic luncheon at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, clad in a striking bodycon turtleneck ribbed dress (Credit: Michael Wright / WENN)
Jennifer reunited with the man partly responsible for her huge break at the Revlon “Love Is On” philanthropic luncheon at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles.
Jennifer Hudson looked sophisticated in a pair of Christian Louboutin “Uptown” pumps (Credit: Michael Wright / WENN)
The singer wore a bodycon turtleneck ribbed dress that featured a sexy racer front cut — showing off her hard-earned curves — paired with Christian Louboutin’s “Uptown” pumps in nude.
Jennifer Hudson was born on September 12, 1981, so she was 22 years old when she auditioned for American Idol in 2004.
In 2004, Jennifer Hudson auditioned for American Idol, was initially eliminated during the Hollywood round, but was brought back by Randy Jackson’s wild card pick (Credit: Jean Catuffe / INFGoff)
The Dreamgirls actress finished her look with silver jewelry and Christian Louboutin’s “Loubiposh” studded glitter clutch.
Jennifer Hudson showed off her hard-earned curves in a bodycon turtleneck dress (Credit: Michael Wright / WENN)
Jennifer took a photo with her “American Idol” savior and uploaded it on her Instagram with the caption, “And look who I ran into as I was on my way out! Randy Jackson! Fun fact: I was his wild card pick back on American Idol! Forever grateful !”
Jennifer Hudson shared a photo with Randy Jackson, her “American Idol” savior, on Instagram, expressing her gratitude for being his wild card pick on the show (Credit: Jennifer Hudson’s Instagram)
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