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JENNIFER Hudson is one of the few celebrities who has won different types of awards in different categories.

On June 12, 2022, she joined the elite group of people who are EGOT winners.

Jennifer Hudson at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2021, in Los Angeles, California
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Jennifer Hudson at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2021, in Los Angeles, California

Is Jennifer Hudson an EGOT winner?

Jennifer Hudson is an EGOT winner.

She made history at the Tony Awards on Sunday, June 12, after winning a Tony for A Strange Loop.

The show, for which she is a co-producer, was nominated for best musical.

This award made her the third Black EGOT winner and the fifth woman to win it.

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It should however be noted that Jennifer is already an Emmy, GRAMMY, and Oscar winner.

Who is Jennifer Hudson?

Jennifer was born on September 12, 1981, in Chicago, Illinois.

She is a veteran actress and singer who is sometimes referred to J.Hud.

Jennifer shot to fame as a finalist in the third season of American Idol in 2004, where she placed seventh.

In 2006, she made her film debut in the musical, Dreamgirls, where she starred as Effie White.

As a result of her stellar performances, she earned several awards such as an Academy Award, two Grammy Awards, a Daytime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.

Jennifer Hudson at the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
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Jennifer Hudson at the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild AwardsCredit: Getty Images

How can I watch the 2022 Tony Awards?

The 2022 Tony Awards aired Sunday, June 12 on CBS.

The ceremony itself was held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

The Tonys were available for live streaming on Paramount+ for subscribers.

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