DREAMGIRLS' Jennifer Hudson

She does look healthy enough to reprise the role of Effie originated by Jennnifer Holiday in the Broadway musical. I'm not sure if she had to gain more weight for the movie version. The reviews generally praise her performance, even going as far as outshining everyone else. Her photos above are from a concert she did last December (photos by Mark Rupp for Broadway World) except for the first one which is from the movie showing in Manila soon. I'll be lining up for it.

Here's an article about how Beyonce and her family are furious at and giving the cold-shoulder to Jennifer Hudson.