Who's hotter than Jennifer Hudson right now? From a coily bob to her super short pixie cut, here are Hudson's most memorable styles since her days as an "American Idol" ingenue.
From multi-colored highlights to her current bangs-and-waves ‘do, here are Jennifer Hudson’s most memorable hairstyles since her days as an “American Idol” ingenue.
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2006: Curly Top
At the Mercedes-Benz Carousel of Hope Ball, Jennifer Hudson wore her curls swept up in a princessy, half-up/half-down style.
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2007; Curly Cue
At a fete honoring Clive Davis, Jennifer Hudson sported a mass of springy, shiny, corkscrew curls.
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2007: Old Hollywood
At the Academy Awards, Jennifer Hudson was the picture of Old Hollywood glamour with her retro curls, swept over to one side.
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2008: Fresh Face
Jennifer Hudson sported sweet, chin-length spirals at “The Secret Life Of Bees” premiere.
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2008: What About Bob
At the 2008 BET Awards, Jennifer Hudson debuted a sleek, razor-sharp bob with lightly tousled bangs.
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2009: Shag-a-delic!
At the 40th NAACP Image Awards, Jennifer Hudson debuted her new choppy, piece-y shag cut.
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2010: Pony Up
Jennifer Hudson sported a sleek, high pony and eyelash-grazing bangs at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards.
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2011: Pinup Queen
Jennifer Hudson sported her sexiest look—Bettie Page-style bangs and long, loose waves—at Clive Davis’ annual pre-Grammy’s dinner.
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2011: Haute Hippie
Jennifer Hudson went for a hippie chic look at the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood luncheon, wearing her tresses long, flat ironed, and parted down the center.
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2011: Oh So Pretty
At 2011’s Grammy Awards, Jennifer Hudson was totally stunning in ultra-straight hair with bronzed tips and a center part.
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2011: All Dressed Up
Jennifer Hudson was pure perfection at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards in this classy updo with subtle auburn highlights.
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2011: Do the Twist
Jennifer Hudson hosted an AOL listening session wearing a teased side twist pulled over one shoulder.
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2011: Blonde Ambition
Jennifer Hudson took a walk on the wild side with bright blonde lowlights at the Swarovski Elements Installation for Rodeo Drive event.
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2011: Tressed to Impress
Jennifer Hudson attended her album release party in long, touchable tresses with soft curls and subtle highlights.
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2011: Going Glam
At this year’s Costume Institute Gala, Jennifer Hudson looked ultra glam in a half up/half down hairstyle swept over one shoulder.
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2011: Beautiful Bangs
Jennifer Hudson arrived on the set of 106 and Park in super long locks paired with fun, face-framing bangs. We love her subtle blonde streaks!
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2011: Straight Talk
At Fashion’s Night Out in Japan, Jennifer Hudson sizzled in this shoulder-length, bone straight ’do. Did you peep the auburn lowlights? Simply fab!
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2011: Taking Sides
At SELF Magazine’s 4th Annual Women Doing Good Awards, Jennifer Hudson hit the red carpet in Rapunzel-length, layered tresses tossed over one shoulder. So sexy!
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2011: Short Notice
Jennifer Hudson made us do a double-take when she arrived at the VH1 Divas Celebrate Soul event in this faux bob with a soft layers.
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2011: Polished and Pretty
We loved seeing Jennifer Hudson rock her sleek tresses with bright brown lowlights again at the American Music Awards.
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2011: Cascade of Curls
At the taping of the “Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade” TV special, Jennifer Hudson looked luscious in a head full of ravishing ringlets.
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2012: Making the Braid
Jennifer Hudson attended a book signing to celebrate the release of “I Got This: How I Changed My Ways and Lost What Weighted Me Down” in a fun and funky side role with a hanging braid.
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2012: Ride the Wave
At another book signing for her new book, Jennifer Hudson wore a free-flowing half-up/half-down ’do complete with crimped waves.
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2012: Ultra Glam
Jennifer Hudson’s long locks were ultra glam when she attended a book signing at a local Los Angeles Weight Watchers Center. We love her accent braids, too!
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2013: Long and Luscious
Jennifer’s Long, wispy layers help create the perfect silhouette for a modern look.
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2014: Tousled Pixie
Hudson sports a tousled pixie on and off the red carpet.
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2015: Pixie Power
Jennifer Hudson knows how to demand your attention—not only with her sultry voice but with her statement pixie cut.
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2015: Short and Sweet
Jennifer’s new super short and sleek ‘do with tapered sides is fresh and flirtatious.