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By Karu F. Daniels, AOL Black Voices
Armed with a string of major award wins and an Academy Award nomination, 'Dreamgirls' star Jennifer Hudson is becoming a mainstream media darling for sure.
Already gracing the cover of best-selling black women's magazine 'Essence,' the 'American Idol' cast-off will reportedly grace the cover of 'Vogue' magazine.
Today, fashion newspaper 'WWD' reports that the plus-sized Chicago born powerhouse will be the cover subject of the legendary fashion industry bible's 'Power' issue.
"Hudson was photographed by Annie Leibovitz at the Apollo Theater as part of a seven-page photo essay inside, but the chances of one of those photos ending up on the cover were high even before Hudson won a Globe late last month. But, presumably, her win helped seal the deal," reports Stephanie D. Smith. "Vogue has featured only two African-Americans on its cover since December 2002 - Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry and model Liya Kebede."
And then there was all that drama that the magazine's longtime editrix Anna Wintour reportedly put media mogul Oprah Winfrey through to lose weight for her big cover shot in the late 1990s.
My, oh my have times changed.
I wonder what Hudson had to endure -- she has been spotted and photographed over the past few months with the magazine's Editor At Large Andre Leon Talley, who is presumably an instant fan of hers.
Perfect timing for 'Vogue' -- this month is Black History Month.
Next month is Women's Herstory Month.
On Feb. 25, Hudson may win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.
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By: G on 3/05/2007 1:02PM
# 7 - SL
Please don't post anymore til you can spell and type grammatically correct english. (I'm assuming you can at least speak it.) U B hearing what I is saying?
G
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By: Wendea on 3/05/2007 1:46PM
I did not have the pleasure of watching Jennifer on American Idol.But, I am very pleased to that she has been blessed like she has. She is a beautiful woman with a sweet spirit. I too hope she remain humble. She will go far.
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By: Step on 3/06/2007 8:31AM
Congratulations to Jennifer and Beyonce. They both have suceed. People stop tripping and be proud of your black sisters. God made each and everyone of us. We should praise him and support each other. Peace Out.
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By: greg porter on 3/07/2007 4:11PM
I am so proud of Jennifer Hudson, because it shows that even in the midst of adversity, and most of all rejection, you can still make it, only if you keep beleiving in yourself and letting GOD direct your pathway. As far Beyonce, and as a Texan, I am extremely proud of her and all her accomplishmentsm for she truly make me and other TEXANS "TEXAS PROUD". JH was a great contestant on IDOL, but lets not spite fantasia, cuz she was a magnificent talent and very strong competitor. GP, longtime Hollywood Agent with one of the longest operating black owned Talent agencies in the business. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!
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By: Clarance on 3/07/2007 12:15PM
I got a request, Would you please stop referring to famous people in nickname form her name is Jennifer Hudson not J Hud about you don't hear anyone calling Helen Mirren H Mir what they say is Academy Award winning actress Helen Mirren .
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By: ernestine on 4/03/2007 4:02PM
I am extremely happy for Jennifer.She has a sweet spirit and she gives God the glory on the front end.I have heard people say after a devestating situation that God had a reason for doing it.I don't think that He does bad things although He doesn't always stop bad things from happening, that's just life, but I know that He does good things for people.He can open doors that no man can shut and viec versa. I love Beyounce too. you go girls.
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By: june bugg on 3/07/2007 2:12PM
we are sick of BEYONCE ......she is way over exposed ....JENNIFER HUDSON,new comer....MARY J BLIGE swept the music award...yes black people are doing great things......no one person can have it all..michael jackson he self destructed, very talented but nobody wants to hear anything about him now,because there are other young black men doing greater things.
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By: susan on 3/22/2007 12:10PM
Go away already you ungrateful bitch! Why do you people support this over rated talentless piece of crap! She needs to take her saggy boobs and fat ass behind and just go hide in a desert somewhere. geez
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