Jennifer Hudson

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/jennifer-hudson

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Jennifer Hudson born?September 12, 1981
2. Where was Jennifer Hudson born?Chicago, Illinois, USA
3. What is Jennifer Hudson known for?EGOT winner, acclaimed singer, Oscar-winning actress, producer, and talk show host
4. What is the major awards?Academy Award (2007), Grammy Award (2009), Emmy Award (2021), Tony Award (2022)
5. What is the hollywood walk of fame induction?2013
6. What is Jennifer Hudson famous for?Jennifer Hudson is a superstar singer and actress. She has won many awards, including a Grammy, an Oscar, a Tony, and an Emmy.

EGOT: The achievement of winning a competitive Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award, representing the pinnacle of recognition in American entertainment.
Billboard 200: A weekly music chart published by Billboard magazine, ranking the performance of albums in the United States based on sales and streams.
Academy Award (Oscar): An annual award presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for excellence in cinematic achievements.
Tony Award: An award presented annually for excellence in live Broadway theatre productions.