43 years old (Born on September 12, 1981)
Happy Birthday, Jennifer Hudson! From belting out notes on "American Idol" to dazzling the world as Effie White in "Dreamgirls," you've shown us that talent (and vocal chords) have no limits. After all, not everyone can win an Oscar and make Simon Cowell speechless.Recently, your effortless grace as a coach on 'The Voice' and success with 'Respect' reminded us why we adore you—powerhouse performer by talent and absolute queen by personality. May your birthday be filled with applause louder than the standing ovation after "And I Am Telling You." Here's to another year of high notes!