A Lot Of Singers Stink At Acting, But These 14 Absolutely Killed It In Their Breakout Roles
By BuzzFeed - MusicOct 22, 2023 | 8:16 AM
Though Jennifer Hudson came in seventh place on American Idol, her performances on the show caught the attention of the Dreamgirls casting directors, who invited her to audition for Effie White. She won an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and a Critics’ Choice Movie Awards for Best Supporting Actress for the role.