Jennifer Hudson has signed to play Winnie Mandela in Winnie, a biopic about former South African president Nelson Mandela’s powerful but disgraced ex-wife.
“I was compelled and moved when I read the script,” the Oscar-winning actress tells trade rag Variety. “Winnie Mandela is a complex and extraordinary woman, and I’m honored to be the actress asked to portray her . This is a powerful part of history that should be told.”
Filming begins May 30.
Jennifer Hudson gave birth to her first child, David – named after her fiancé, David Otunga – on Aug. 10. Here’s a look inside Jennifer’s life as a mother:
“I love being nurturing and caring because I love to see other people happy,” says Hudson. “Who better to devote my time to than my own child?”
How hard was it keeping your pregnancy under wraps?
“David and I were the only people who knew for a long time. I would forget I was pregnant, it was so easy. I didn’t have any morning sickness, no cravings either. I just thought, ‘Oh, well, we’ll wait until it’ll tell on itself.’ I didn’t show until I was seven months so that made it easy right there.”
Your son was delivered via C-section, what was your recovery like?
“Everybody told me how much it was going to hurt afterwards but I think I have a different tolerance for pain than others. By that night after I had the baby, I’m like, ‘Look, I can’t sit in this bed anymore. I’ve got to get up!’ I’ve been up and about since he was born. To me, the pain is no different than when you work out a muscle you’ve never worked out before and it’s sore.”
Has his personality emerged yet?
“He has a lot of personality, like David. He’s always been a good sleeper. His favorite time to smile now is diaper changes. Or when he spits up on you – he just cracks up like he thinks it’s the funniest thing. And his bottle is his pacifier. With a pacifier, it’s like he knows, ‘Ain’t nothing come out of here. No, I don’t want that. Where’s the real deal?’ His best friend is that bottle; that’s all he wants.”
Jennifer Hudson may have kept mum about her pregnancy, but when it comes to her baby boy, she’s just another outspoken and proud mama.
“He’s the cutest thing in the world!” raved the Grammy-winning singer, who gave birth to David Daniel Otunga Jr. on Aug. 10. “There are no words for it. He’s the best. It’s just amazing – us discovering each other, me becoming a mom.”
Jennifer Hudson is in NYC preparing for the VH1 Diva’s show. She just had a baby and we all know it’s hard to get back in shape afterwards. Most women need a little help sucking it in, tucking it right, making sure you don’t jiggle to much and you can clearly see she has some help. Whatever she’s using is visible up under that grey dress. I won’t even discuss those lil grandma boots. LOL
Oprah Winfrey danced (you know she’s not really good at dancing) her way through her 24th season kickoff show. The show was rich with talent from Jennifer Hudson and The Black Eyed Peas. The taping brought a crowd of over 20,000 people. By the way here’s another picture of Jennifer and her fiance David after giving birth.
Jennifer Hudson gave birth to a baby boy late on August 10. His name is David Daniel Otunga, Jr., named for his father and Hudson’s fiancee. Hudson says he weighed in at seven pounds, fourteen ounces. And Jennifer and David, Sr., by the way, did not know the sex of the baby in advance. They bought blue and pink clothes, just in case! Hudson’s pregnancy has been an unusual one for a star. For one thing, she never announced it. She simply turned up “showing” at a concert last winter and let the fans speculate for themselves. (more…)
truth: I love Paula but she needs to talk to Halle about wear to get the best pregnancy clothes....
mommahoney: Tyra’s been rockin the tight fitted clothes since she dropped that weight
mommahoney: Stripper poles is the fad that won’t go away.
mommahoney: when he is ready I’m sure he won’t have a problem finding any takers
Random Thoughts. Whatever happened to? Whats up with?
** No disrespect but Trick Daddy having Lupus explains a whole lot, now sh!t makes a lot more sense.
** Neffie needs to tie her damn tubes!
** Frankie is entertaining as hell but still an addict and they need to admit that. No recovering addict can drink, that's just not recovery folks..just isn't!
** Ron Christie is an idiot! Ron Christie is an asshole! Ron Christie is a sweaty, cross eyed punk who I would like to smash in the face.
** Rihanna is young and she needs to handle things her way with guidance from those close to her. Not fake media friends.
**Oprah should mind her own damn business and take her little flunky Tyra Banks with her.
**Foreclosures hitting celebs big time.
**Spring is close and I can't wait.
**Y'all new those Atlanta Housewives were lying anyway...no shock.
** AIG= Disgusting!
** Now there is another little girl missing watch out for Nancy Grace to exploit her family.
**Jamie Foxx has the best album I've heard in a while!
My President is awesome!