Jennifer Hudson is looking great as one of the
singers in Dreamgirls, a Broadway musical that Dreamworks is bringing to the big screen. The production
company released some behind-the-scenes video on its website in
which Jennifer is featured prominently. She plays Effie White, one in a trio of black female soul singers who cross
over to the pop music charts in the early 1960s. While previous reports I cited back in
November claimed that Hudson landed the lead in the movie, the behind-the-scenes video and the trailer tell a different
story. I believe she is actually a supporting actor to big names like Beyonce Knowles, Jamie Foxx and Eddie Murphy.
Hopefully Jen makes some good connections on this flick that lead to more opportunities in Hollywood. She was a feisty
gal with a lot of fans when she was on Season 3 of American Idol.[Via Pop Candy]
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6-18-2006 @ 10:02PM
Josie said...
Effie may have been the lead in the play but this is the big screen and you know this is gonna be a Beyonce love fest... unfortunately.
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1-01-2007 @ 8:18PM
angel said...
you are totally right about that Josie!! How did you predict that beyonce will definitely attempt to steal the show when in fact it's supposed to be about Effie not Deena!!! Karma is a b--Bey
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1-20-2006 @ 10:01AM
Christina said...
For what it's worth, Effie is the lead role in the actual show.
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1-26-2006 @ 1:23AM
Rami said...
We've been waiting nearly a quarter of a century for Jennifer Holliday's infamous character, Effie, to come to the big screen. It's been well worth the wait. Get ready for a ride on Better-Than-Ever Street!!!
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