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Home · Red Carpet

Style Evolution: Jennifer Hudson

Style Evolution: Jennifer Hudson
By · January 24, 2011October 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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