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2011: Jennifer Hudson's Hottest Hairstyles of the Year

2011: Jennifer Hudson's Hottest Hairstyles of the Year
By · Updated October 28, 2020
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Longer Lengths

Jennifer started off the year in her signature waist-length locks when we saw her at the 4th Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood event.

2011: Jennifer Hudson’s Hottest Hairstyles of the Year
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Oh So Pretty

At this year’s Grammy Awards, Jennifer was totally stunning in ultra-straight hair with bronzed tips and a center part.

2011: Jennifer Hudson’s Hottest Hairstyles of the Year
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Totally Bangin’

Jennifer sported lush, eyebrow-grazing bangs paired with va-voom curls at the Clive Davis 2011 Pre-GRAMMY Gala. Totally gorge!

2011: Jennifer Hudson’s Hottest Hairstyles of the Year
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All Dressed Up

J-Hud was pure perfection at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards in this classy updo with subtle auburn highlights.

2011: Jennifer Hudson’s Hottest Hairstyles of the Year
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Retro Chic

Jennifer goes retro chic with a loose, face-framing finger wave. So pretty with her braid!

2011: Jennifer Hudson’s Hottest Hairstyles of the Year
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Going Glam

At this year’s Costume Institute Gala, Jennifer looked ultra glam in a half up/half down hairstyle swept over one shoulder.

2011: Jennifer Hudson’s Hottest Hairstyles of the Year
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Beautiful Bangs

Jennifer arrived on the set of 106 and Park in super long locks paired with fun, face-framing bangs. We love her subtle blonde streaks!

2011: Jennifer Hudson’s Hottest Hairstyles of the Year
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Do the Twist

The pop diva hosted an AOL listening session wearing a teased side twist pulled over one shoulder.

2011: Jennifer Hudson’s Hottest Hairstyles of the Year
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Tressed to Impress

Jennifer attended her album release party this year in long, touchable tresses with soft curls and subtle highlights.

2011: Jennifer Hudson’s Hottest Hairstyles of the Year
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Curly Girl

We fell in love with J-Hud’s soft curls backstage this summer at the ESSENCE Music Festival. So darling!

2011: Jennifer Hudson’s Hottest Hairstyles of the Year
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Sleek and Chic

At the Versace for H&M party, Jennifer Hudson was luminous with super sleek strands with auburn lowlights.

2011: Jennifer Hudson’s Hottest Hairstyles of the Year
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Red Carpet Ready

At SELF Magazine’s 4th Annual Women Doing Good Awards, Jennifer hit the red carpet in Rapunzel-length, layered tresses tossed over one shoulder. So sexy!

2011: Jennifer Hudson’s Hottest Hairstyles of the Year
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Soft Waves

At the Weight Watchers Lose for Good press conference, Jennifer Hudson shook things up in a loosely waved hairstyle.

2011: Jennifer Hudson’s Hottest Hairstyles of the Year
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Straight Up

At Fashion’s Night Out in Japan, Jennifer sizzled in this shoulder-length, bone straight ’do. Did you peep the auburn lowlights? Simply fab!

2011: Jennifer Hudson’s Hottest Hairstyles of the Year
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Ride the Wave

Jennifer looked adorable with her long, softly curled coif at the grand opening of the Jennifer Hudson Weight Watchers Center in her Chicago hometown.

2011: Jennifer Hudson’s Hottest Hairstyles of the Year
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Simply Stunning

At the Givenchy fashion show during Paris Fashion Week, Jennifer looked sleek and sharp in this bone-straight ’do with peek-a-boo auburn-colored lowlights.

2011: Jennifer Hudson’s Hottest Hairstyles of the Year
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Blonde Ambition

Jennifer took a walk on the wild side with bright blonde lowlights at the Swarovski Elements Installation for Rodeo Drive event.

2011: Jennifer Hudson’s Hottest Hairstyles of the Year
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Polished and Pretty

We loved seeing Jennifer rock her sleek tresses with bright brown lowlights again at the American Music Awards.

2011: Jennifer Hudson’s Hottest Hairstyles of the Year
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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.

2011: Jennifer Hudson’s Hottest Hairstyles of the Year
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Holiday Haute

At the Christmas in Washington event, Jennifer Hudson was stunning in waist-long locks and a deep side part.

2011: Jennifer Hudson’s Hottest Hairstyles of the Year
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Short Notice

Jennifer made us do a double-take when she arrived at the VH1 Divas Celebrate Soul event in this faux bob with a soft layers.

2011: Jennifer Hudson’s Hottest Hairstyles of the Year
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Going Glam

At this year’s Costume Institute Gala, Jennifer looked ultra glam in a half up/half down hairstyle swept over one shoulder.

2011: Jennifer Hudson’s Hottest Hairstyles of the Year
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