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Home • Red Carpet

Jennifer Hudson Red Carpet Moments

Jennifer Hudson Red Carpet Moments
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Simply Stunning!

When Jennifer Hudson steps out to an event, she never disappoints. We’re taking a look at her most fabulous red carpet moments, like the stunning Atelier Versace gown she wore to the 2011 Academy Awards.

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Red Carpet Goddesss

This white Grecian-style Roberto Cavalli gown J-Hud wore to the 2009 Oscars was pure elegance!

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It’s In the Details

The ruching in Jennifer Hudson’s black dress — that she wore to the March 25, 2009 premiere of “The Secret Life of Bees” — highlights her fantastic curves.

Jennifer Hudson Red Carpet Moments
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Marilyn Moment

Back in March 2010, Hudson gave us Marilyn Monroe in a knee-length dress and a fresh bob hairstyle.

Jennifer Hudson Red Carpet Moments
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Award Winning Look

J. Hud wore this dramatic color-block dress to accept her trophy at the 2009 Grammys.

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All Dressed in Black

The singer and actress later stunned in a form-fitting black dress. She was still rocking the oh-so chic bob in those days.

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Pretty in Pink

Jenifer switched it up with long, jet black curls and a pale pink Versace gown at the Whitney Museum Gala in October 2009.

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Bold and Beautiful

Hudson’s gorgeous complexion works well with bright colors. This fire-engine-red body-con dress looks beautiful on her and the red lip and gold accessories make it pop even more.

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Fit for a Queen

Another beautiful bright color, royal purple looks great on Jennifer. She added some edge choosing a leather dress with pronounced shoulders.

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Something to Talk About

Fashion and beauty aficionados were talking about Jennifer Hudson’s 2010 Grammy Awards look for weeks after the show. Her little black dress hugged her curves perfectly and that luscious pink lip was to die for.

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Feeling Blue

Jennifer beamed in a royal blue flowy gown at the 2010 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 7, 2010.

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Short and Flirty

Jennifer continued to excite us with fabulous looks every day during the Cannes Film Festival.

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True Blue

If there were ever a color made just for J. Hud, it would have to be blue. Every time she steps out in it the fashion community gives a standing ovation.

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A Cut Above

Jenniver experiments with a low-cut L.B.D. at a private party during the Cannes Film Festival.

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So Romantic

Jennifer attended Alicia Keys’ annual Black Ball for the ‘Keep A Child Alive’ foundation in a strapless, crushed velvet dress that gushed romance. Her free-flowing curls topped of the look perfectly.

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Lady in Red

A draped cranberry-red wrap dress shows off Jennifer Hudson’s new size-6-frame at the Happy Hearts Fund’s Land of Dreams Thailand at the Metropolitan Pavilion on November 20, 2010 in New York City. Did you notice the steel-toe pumps?!

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So Sophisticated

Hudson kept the draped look with this chic black dress when she attended the Kennedy Center Honors on December 5, 2010. Her shoe game continues to be fierce and the polished up-do was perfect for the event.

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Just Right

It’s clear that Jennifer likes her little black dresses these days. She still keeps a little color around, though. Check out her purple nail polish.

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Va-Va-Voom

Jennifer looked absolutely fabulous in a hip-hugging body-con dress and peep-toe Christian Louboutin pumps at Clive Davis’ pre-Grammy bash this year.

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What a Beauty

She blew us all away in her navy blue Versace dress that she wore to the 2011 Grammy Awards. She was elegant, ethereal and simply stunning.

Jennifer Hudson Red Carpet Moments