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?’ – Jennifer Hudson
I try to dress a little casual before my photo-shoots. I can be comfortable before I go into my… transition. – Jennifer Hudson
Don’t block your blessings. Don’t let doubt stop you from getting where you want to be. – Jennifer Hudson
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. – Jennifer Hudson
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. – Jennifer Hudson
Even though I am extremely blessed to have accomplished many of my goals at such a young age, I am still reaching, still striving. – Jennifer Hudson
Well, I don’t really eat cereal that much because on Weight Watchers it’s not worth the points. – Jennifer Hudson
I always say, you never know how much your parents loved you until you have a child to love. – Jennifer Hudson
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. – Jennifer Hudson
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. – Jennifer Hudson