![]() ![]() Jennifer Hudson at the premiere of Dreamgirls at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City, where it received a standing ovation (Credit: WENN) I was told to know the song inside and out because for my original audition I didn’t have all the sheet music so I didn’t know the song all the way through.” “I didn’t even know what a screen test was at the time. “I felt like that whole audition lasted a good six hours,” Hudson told EW. “I think she got a little lost in the middle of it.” “It’s hard to walk into a room and sing ‘And I’m Telling You,’” he said. Condon told Bustle that she seemed “unprepared” in that first audition, saying that it was likely due to nerves. ![]() The auditions for Dreamgirls were rigorous, and Hudson did at least three separate auditions. This was understandable, considering she had no prior film experience and had only just become accustomed to the limelight. While on American Idol, the singer also caught the eye of casting directors - within the next two years, she was auditioning for Dreamgirls.Īnika Noni Rose as Lorrell Robinson, Jennifer Hudson as Effie White, and Beyoncé as Deena Jones in Dreamgirls (Credit: DreamWorks Pictures)Īccording to director Bill Condon, Hudson’s initial audition for the film was. It was not just the fans who saw Hudson’s endless potential. “Everybody is little, why do I have to be little, too? They need some normal-sized people around here, so that doesn’t bother me at all.” “ is definitely a part of the industry, but it keeps you separated, and helps you stand out from other people,” Hudson added about her weight. I was like, ‘Oh, that’s what I’ve been rejected from’,” Hudson told ABC News about the overweight lead singer of the Dreamettes. “I have never experienced anything of the extent that Effie went through, but everybody has been rejected. I knew the music, but never the storyline or the character.” “And I was like ‘Who’s Effie White?’ I didn’t even know who Effie White was. “When I was on American Idol, I would see articles saying ‘Jennifer Hudson for Effie White,’” Hudson recalls. Her loss didn’t affect her career - in fact, she is considered to be one of the most successful American Idol competitors of all time, along with season one winner Kelly Clarkson and season four winner Carrie Underwood.įans took notice of Hudson’s powerhouse vocals. To great shock, she was eliminated, ultimately receiving seventh place. She was a fan favorite while on the television show, winning high numbers of votes from fans.īeyonce Knowles, Anika Noni-Rose, and Jennifer Hudson attend the premiere of “Dreamgirls” at the Odeon Cinema in Leicester Square in London on Janu(Credit: Daniel Deme / WENN) Jennifer Hudson first entered the spotlight in 2004 when she was 23, as she competed in the long-running singing competition, American Idol. ![]() Hudson’s portrayal of the talented Effie White is one of the most breathtaking film performances of the early 2000s, even netting her an Oscar - based on her emotional rendition of “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going”, her win is no surprise! Shockingly, Dreamgirls was Hudson’s film debut The most astounding performance in Dreamgirls has to go to Jennifer Hudson, who played the role of the Dreamettes’ leading lady, Effie White, who finds herself going through many trials and tribulations as the Dreamettes rise to fame. The film centers around the R&B girl group called The Dreamettes, following them along with their careers through the 1960s and 1970s, showing the evolution of Motown throughout the years. Left to right: Anika Noni Rose, Beyoncé Knowles, and Jennifer Hudson star in DreamWorks Pictures’ and Paramount Pictures’ big-screen version of the Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation Dreamgirls (Credit: DreamWorks Pictures) The film is absolutely stacked, featuring a star-studded cast with actors and musicians such as Beyoncé, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Hudson, Eddie Murphy, Danny Glover, Anika Noni Rose, and Keith Robinson.Īdapted from the original Broadway musical, Dreamgirls is inspired by the history of Motown and The Supremes. ![]() It has officially been 15 years since the legendary film adaption of Dreamgirls was released. ![]()
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