'American Idol' has changed the face of television.
— Jennifer Hudson
Dreams do come true. If anyone's proof of that, it's me.
I try to do everything to say, 'OK, will my mother like this? Will she be pleased? Will she be proud of that? How do I know she's happy and she's smiling down at me from heaven?' And that's what I try to go by and walk by.
My biggest thing is banana pudding, but it's the devil! So no one is allowed to bring it into my house. Because I can't control myself. So why put it in my domain?
I don't believe in voodoo.
When you're shopping you forget about eating!
Chocolate is what I love. I have it every day.
I didn't even know I was considered plus-size until I was on the red carpet here in L.A. one day and a lady said, 'How do you feel about being a plus-sized girl in Hollywood?' I was like, 'What's she talking about?'
I like meat on my bones.
I've always had a love for making things my own.
The church has given me balance.
I love being nurturing and caring because I love to see other people happy.
I didn't start singing with my eyes open until I was 19 - that's how shy I was!
I don't believe in doing things just to do them.
I actually stopped working out because I don't want to lose my jelly.
Family makes a house a home.
There is nothing I love more than my role as a mom.
I'm just not a shoe girl.
When people said Africa would change me, I didn't understand what they meant. To see the poverty in the townships, for instance, is overwhelming. I found it heart-wrenching to see young children walking barefoot and hungry in the dirt. I'm the kind of person who wants to change the world right here and now, so I got frustrated.
I have a serious love for clothes, like no other.
I slept with my mom until I was 16 years old.
To me, the biggest notes and the longest notes are the easiest notes.
You're not living if you don't go out and try things for yourself.
My ultimate film role would be to play the queen of soul, Aretha Franklin.
I try to dress a little casual before my photo-shoots. I can be comfortable before I go into my... transition.
I don't believe in overdoing myself.
I am the biggest Destiny's Child - Beyonce, Kelly, Michelle, all of them - fan in the world.
Music is my home.
My son is very into music and really familiar with my voice.
Ever since grammar school, I knew I wanted to be famous - I always wanted to be a singer.
Well, I don't really eat cereal that much because on Weight Watchers it's not worth the points.
I'm really not sure what people think or expect me to be, but I am surprised when people say, 'You're not supposed to be like that... ' I'm not exactly sure what 'that' is, so I choose to take it as a compliment.
Food is meant to be used as fuel for our bodies. If you're using it for any other reasons, take a step back and ask yourself, 'What's up.'
I always say, you never know how much your parents loved you until you have a child to love.
When I'm acting I don't sing, and when I'm recording I'm not acting.
Don't block your blessings. Don't let doubt stop you from getting where you want to be.
I'm prouder of my weight loss than my Oscar!
It's one thing to lose weight, but it's another thing to eat healthy.
I hope that when I'm 80 years old, people will still be talking about my wedding.
Going jogging makes me feel powerful and free - like Rocky!
I'm proud to represent the average woman.
Even though I am extremely blessed to have accomplished many of my goals at such a young age, I am still reaching, still striving.
I cook all my meals at home.
I like to have songs with me that have substance. That's missing from a lot of today's music. You might hear a song with a catchy beat, but what's it about? It's not empowering or helping anyone.
I feel like I've lived about three or four different lives.
I was a homebody growing up.
I once had a crush on one of my teachers. I wrote him a love letter and stuck it in a bag in his office. I didn't write my name on it, but I'm sure he figured out it was me.
When you hear my music and you feel the emotion, it's real. When you see me in a film and you see a tear, it's real.
All the ladies can feel sexy and have fun in my clothing and that makes me feel like I am offering something truly unique to the people who have been gracious enough to show me such love and support over the years.
What people need to know is that if you don't eat what you want, then you'll just continue to eat, because you're not fulfilled.
