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Home • Red Carpet

Style Evolution: Jennifer Hudson

Style Evolution: Jennifer Hudson
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Jennifer Transforms from Eclectic to Elegant

In one of her earliest red carpet shots in May 2005, Hudson turns up in a knee length skirt, pointy toe pumps and a head wrap.

Style Evolution: Jennifer Hudson
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Jennifer Transforms from Eclectic to Elegant

A year later,in February 2006, a more polished Hudson attends the NAACP Image Awards in a glam slip dress, diamonds and high-heeled sandals.

Style Evolution: Jennifer Hudson
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Jennifer Transforms from Eclectic to Elegant

In May 2006, Hudson continues her to polish up her look with this long silk dress and the same gold sandals.

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Jennifer Transforms from Frumpy to Fab

By December 2006, Hudson, here on promotions for “Dream Girls,” takes a glam turn and never looks back.

Style Evolution: Jennifer Hudson
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Jennifer Transforms from Frumpy to Fab

A sexy Hudson struts her stuff in a bright colored mini with a plunging neckline.

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Jennifer Transforms from Eclectic to Elegant

Still working the sleek hair, the voluptuous beauty transforms into the lady in red, here in 2007.

Style Evolution: Jennifer Hudson
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Jennifer Transforms from Eclectic to Elegant

Hudson goes for the drama at the February 2009 Grammy’s.

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Jennifer Transforms from Eclectic to Elegant

In February of 2009, a newly pregnant Hudson, opts for a figure hugging black dress with cap sleeves.

Style Evolution: Jennifer Hudson
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Jennifer Transforms from Eclectic to Elegant

In October of 2009 Hudson, here with Donatella Versace, flaunts her glam style in an empire waist Versace gown that glides over her curves.

Style Evolution: Jennifer Hudson
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Jennifer Transforms from Eclectic to Elegant

At VH1’s Divas concert in September 2009, Hudson shows off a futuristic glam look with onyx accessories and an iridescent gown.

Style Evolution: Jennifer Hudson
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Jennifer Transforms from Eclectic to Elegant

In January of 2010, Hudson debuts chic, edgy bangs and a similarly edgy style in this leather dress with strong shoulders.

Style Evolution: Jennifer Hudson
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Jennifer Transforms from Eclectic to Elegant

By January 2011, Hudson has found a way to blend her old world glamour with new school edge in this cinched waist ensemble.

Style Evolution: Jennifer Hudson
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Jennifer Transforms from Eclectic to Elegant

Snakeskin embellishment injects a shot of sex appeal into Hudson’s glam gown during the awards season.

Style Evolution: Jennifer Hudson
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Jennifer Transforms from Eclectic to Elegant

In April 2010, Hudson officially reveals her new slimmed down shape – along with a younger, fresher look.

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Jennifer Transforms from Eclectic to Elegant

That same month she shows off a business glam look in this midi-dress witih lucite bangle and roun dtoe platform pump.

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Jennifer Transforms from Eclectic to Elegant

In May 2010 Hudson takes full advantage of her trimmer physique with this belted cream mini.

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Jennifer Transforms from Eclectic to Elegant

A belted, silk jumpsuit is one of the new shapes we see the star wearing as her figure continues to slim down.

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Jennifer Transforms from Eclectic to Elegant

In November of 2010, Hudson continues exploring colors with this burgundy, jersey wrap dress.

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Jennifer Transforms from Eclectic to Elegant

Hudson slips her slightly slimmer frame into this floor grazing gown at a post awards party in March 2010.

Style Evolution: Jennifer Hudson
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Jennifer Transforms from Eclectic to Elegant

In may 2010, Hudson appears at Cannes flaunting her new body and her new love for adventurous shapes like this bold knee length dress.

Style Evolution: Jennifer Hudson
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Jennifer Transforms from Eclectic to Elegant

Wearing this one shouldered red mini, Hudson officially ushers the new years in with a fresher, younger style.

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Jennifer Transforms from Eclectic to Elegant

Just this month a sleek and stunning Hudson looks radiant in one of her long time favorites: a little black dress.

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