JENNIFER HUDSON COVERS GIANT MAGAZINE
Thursday, February 1, 2007
ON HER SIZE
“Look, I used to be a size 22. Now, I’m a size 12. When I go to Hollywood stuff, I’m the biggest girl there. And I could care less. I still feel sexy and pretty whoever I’m standing next to because when I’m out in the real world, I’m the size of the average woman. And there is nothing wrong with us. There’s something wrong when you’re just skin and bones. It’s not cute. I love my size, period…. You gotta be comfortable in your own skin! I’m comfortable in mine. I don’t have a problem with it at all. I work with a trainer these days—to tone, not to lose. This jelly ain’t going nowhere.”
ON THE RUMORED FUED WITH BEYONCE
“I’m too busy trying to enjoy my blessings to be dwelling in mess. It’s not about that. It’s supposed to be about enjoying it. But then again, when something is good, people are always gonna try to find something wrong with it and try to throw a monkey wrench in there somewhere. We support each other as much as we did on day one. I mean, come on! That’s Beyoncé! We’d rather see people focus their attention on our work.”
ON FILMING DREAMGIRLS’ “AND I’M TELLING YOU”
“I think that was the most exposing scene, you know? And it was hard because I’m a newcomer, and everybody wants to come and watch the scene being done, so that was a little nerve-racking—like do they really need to have all of these people in the room? And I’m the only person on this stage, other than [co-star] Jamie [Foxx]. Just being able to match the emotion, when it was needed from the different angles, being able to hold on to it—it was a long process, and it was the last week. Everybody else was wrapped, and I was the very last to wrap. It took about three, four days to shoot. I had just shot “One Night Only” and “I Am Changing,” so all three of those, back to back to back… It was a blessing to have such a patient and kind director [Bill Condon] and for him to be able to know how to approach talent and get what he wants and needs from you.”
ON HER LOVE LIFE
“My boyfriend is my childhood sweetheart. We’ve been together since 1999! It’s crazy. I’m the dreamer and he supports my dreams – always has. He’s happy to be my rock and let me fly. I think it makes more sense to date someone outside of showbiz. He is stationary, stable, a home base. I’m on planes, here and there and always on the go. It’d be a whole different story if he was moving around, too. Instead I have a patient, understanding man who’s there for me when I get home. He’s home to me.”
Images by photographer Mark Alesky // Interviewed by Scott Poulson-Bryant









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1.
Heather
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
Love her!
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MsDiva
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
ANYWAY…jennifer looks real good on the cover…and im glad her boyfriend supports her…happy 2 be her rock…awwwwww
3.
atreyou82
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
Ms. Hudson looks lovely in this magizine.
4.
RomeoinFl
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
J-Hud is on Fiyaaaaaaaaa! Don’t worry girl, we already love you. Just don’t get crazy on us.
5.
Blkenese
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
Go JHud! Just don’t sell out…..
6.
carolinawhenyouspeak
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
Love, Love, Love this sister!!!
That’s a lot of weight to go from a 22 to a 12. She looks good and she’s doing big things. I just wish she would stop looking so shocked when people talk to her or give her compliments. I can’t wait to see what God has in store for J-Hud!!! She’s highly favored.
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Nycol
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
Awwww she is so humble….I love her!!!!
8.
She's Soulfull
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
Nice cover and pics! Go girl!
9.
Such Magnificence
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
I bought this mag last weekend…I saw her on the cover and snatched it up ASAP!
I haven’t had the time to read it yet though lol…
10.
decatur
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
She looks nice but her her man is Broke down…with a capital B…hahaha!!!! it’s time to upgrade….
11.
I'm already a star! I got 9 Grammys
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
I just wish she would stop looking so shocked when people talk to her or give her compliments. I can’t wait to see what God has in store for J-Hud!!! She’s highly favored.
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I'm already a star! I got 9 Grammys
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
I meant to Cosign with #6, not just straight up jack her comment
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b@#$%^& will nevr when an oscar
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
shes going to take home the gold so is eddie.
j-hud is the best singer out right now!!!1
and shes not selling her soul for fame like that birth day bitch.
i just cant wait to see her win
14.
Adjoa
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
she is blessed and more blessing are yet to come from her, lov ya J-Hud
15.
stylishlibra
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
She looks really good in this mag and I love how she doesn’t dwell on the negative stuff. You can tell that she knows she’s blessed, she hasn’t let the awards go to her head.
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I'm already a star! I got 9 Grammys
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
I thought she said she was a 10. She still looks like a 14 to me, but no big deal. Just tell the truth.
17.
Quiche-A
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
Love her.
Maybe since she has set the record straight, some people will ease up on that stupid, nonexistent feud with Beyonce. She also set the record straight on Oprah the other day. It was a great show!
Go Dreamgirls!
18.
I'm already a star! I got 9 Grammys
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
By the end of the year, these same ppl on here praising her will be trying to bring her down. I see the future.
19.
Natural Mystic
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
Jennifer has SPOKEN………………
20.
kay kay
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
i have this issue j.hud is great congrats on her sucess
21.
pinklibradiva
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
SHE LOOKS REAL NICE AND I’M GLAD THERE ISN’T A FEUD WITH HER AND THE OTHER ARTIST FROM DREAMGIRLS.
22.
Shatailavia
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
SHE I SMY ROLE MODEL N EVRYTHING I WANT TO BE!!! SHE IDS SO BEAUTIFUL AND SHE DON’T CARE ABOUT THE SHIT THAT SOME PEOPLE B TALKIN ABOUT HER!!! Y BECAUSE SHE IS TOOOO BLESSED FOR YALL MESSS N SHE DON’;T CARE.. THATS RIGHT JENNIFER , KEPP DOIN YO THING!!!!!
23.
hood_shit
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
2007 is yours ma!
24.
YEUP
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
Shes amazing
25.
JillyBean819
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
carolinawhenyouspeak said:
“I just wish she would stop looking so shocked when people talk to her or give her compliments.”
My mom said the exact same thing! She just needs to tone that down a notch and she’ll be perfect.
26.
TANNA AKA NE-HO
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
#10 You are so wrong for that. LMAO
Jennifer is wonderful! I just hope and pray that all of these people loving her now stay with her through her music career. I know I will be since I’ve been ridin with Jennifer since American Idol.
27.
Taj The Photographer
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
She is beautiful inside and out. I wish her only the best in all of her endeavors.
28.
hdizzle
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
as soon as this chick loses weight peopl in here will begin to hate, and counting
29.
Dont talk shit*
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
THATS WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT GO J HUD!!!
30.
H-Town Chic*
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
Jhud is cool, congrats to her!!!
I have a subscription to GIANT magazine. Everyone should check it out.If you’re music lover and like to know what goes on behide the scene of the music industry then you would love it!!!!!!
31.
**She Said**
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
LOVE HER!
Yes 2007 is her year definitely!
I will be first to buy her album when it drops.
32.
Shun
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
I think that J Hud is a good role model and I just hope that she keep up the good work and don’t let the fame go to her head and stay humble
33.
sugarB
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
Loving me some Jennifer - does my heart good to see a sister prosper.
34.
KI KI
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
MUCH LUCK TO THIS YOUNG LADY JUST STAY HUMBLE!
#10 THAT REALLY WAS NOT NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!
35.
Hudsonsacow
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
She looks nice, but Beyonce is beautiful!!!!
36.
Ms. Truth
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
Just sweet and humble. And the comment about her leaving her man…. HELL NO!! Keep the man get rid of any drama that might hold you back.
37.
You already Know
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
@35
This is not about Beyonce…Move on to another blog for that subject please.. J Hud is the shyt and this is her blog…I hate when people try to steal her glow.
38.
You already Know
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
I meant @ 36.
My bad @ 35..
39.
DivaB
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
She looks great. Im happy for her!
40.
You already Know
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
Yall know what, I did mean 35. It’s still a little foggy. Still waking up but I meant what I previously stated. J. Hud is the Shyt right now!
41.
ThinkAboutIt
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
I’m already a star! I got 9 Grammys said:
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By the end of the year, these same ppl on here praising her will be trying to bring her down. I see the future.
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And that’s the unfortunate truth.
Justlike she said, the devil is always busy.
She is deserving of all of the accolades, awards and opportunities. Proof that when GOD closes one door [AI], he opens another - or many more.
42.
Ninagirl1
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
I dont think we will ever stop loving JHUD. She is a diva. Love her.
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You already Know
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
@ I’m already a star! I got 9 Grammys said:
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By the end of the year, these same ppl on here praising her will be trying to bring her down. I see the future.
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I rebuke all that negativity in the name of Jesus. The gyrl is blessed (first and foremost and will testify on sight) and talented. Period.
44.
tola
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
she is beautiful. I really like her. I hope the pressure of hollywood wouldnt make become a stick. She is a 12? wow. I think she is big boned and her height makes her look quite big. She is truly an average woman. I hope they have body shots of her in the magazine because I can only see face shots. They better have body shots as well if not I will know they are insane in the membrane.
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hdizzle
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
No I garuntee give it some time. the same peopel in here praising her will be the ones in here doggin her out. I think the main reason peopl are so vocal in praising Jhud is to spite that other chick from the movie that shall remain nameless. I mean shes just as talented as she was on american idol and she didnt even make it to the top 3 , what happened? B happened. As soon as Jhud loses any more weight and gains more noteriety she will become less relatable then the hate will set in becuase thats what people do.
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Drippin_N_Dollaz
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
This girl has such a beautiful spirit - seemingly. I love the fact that she recognizes what’s normal and what isn’t in comparing herself to Hollywood and reality. Stay that way Jen. Others have unfortunately gotten caught up and gone for the knife to fit in only to look jacked up in the end. Love yourself Jen…do you…be you.
47.
Courtney
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
GET IT, JHUD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
48.
nonya bizness
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
shut de hell up courtney
49.
Right BHINDU
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
Shut that shit up!! So Damn childish. Jennifer is the ish-
50.
Courtney
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
fuck you bitch, dont be talkin shit
you dont know me!!!!!!!!!!!
dont let me see u on the street, bitch!!!!!!!!
now, like i was saying…….
GET IT, JHUD!!!!!!!!!!!!!
51.
Right BHINDU
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
FUCKIN RETARD
52.
nonya bizness
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
bitch sit yo ass down. like imma be scared of a cyber threat. shut yo ass up, and girl below me, we was playin so u can hush
53.
Right BHINDU
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
I LUV U KINDRA, ITS ME
54.
Ninagirl1
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
Its her perogative if she decides to loose weight, I will support her in whatever she decides. Her frame supports her size and she looks healthy. Tocarra from A.N.T.M. looks like she lost weight but she is still looking big and healthy. I guess some ppl will b madd just bcuz big girls are making headlines in the new millenium and skinny girls are getting a lot of pressure for setting bad examples to lil girls who are dying to be just like them.
I am a size 6 but my mother is big boned so I got luv for sistahs who represent their size with pride and class like JHUD, Queen Latifa, Raven Simone, Toccara Monique from the Parkers and newly added to the list Tyra. They give woman who are like them confidence to dress sexy and feel beautiful. Everyone in America cant all look the same, variety is the spice of life.
55.
Right BHINDU
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
COURTNEY ITS SAM
56.
ya mama
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
All of yall stupid ass muthaa fuckas need to get a life
57.
BKWY
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
She’s on Oprah’s Pre-Oscar special right now and O just asked her about all the rumors that she and Beyonce aren’t getting along bc Bey wasn’t nominated and she was. J.Hud said it’s so funny how people can make up stuff or say anything about she and Beyonce when they don’t know either one of them personally! She also said Beyonce supports her just like she did from the beginning and that they are both just happy the film is being recognized. She said the rumors are ridiculous!
Oprah said she didn’t believe it anyway. She said the media always tries to put women up against one another but never men. SO TRUE!
Oprah also said…. she is BEYONCE KNOWLES for goodness sakes (saying that she shouldn’t have a reason to be jealous - O even knows that.. lol) and J.Hud agreed. J. Hud also said she’s bringing her mom to the Oscars with her.
I’m so happy that was said. It’s all nonsense!
58.
nonya bizness
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
boi imma choke you!! u is crazy! i was bought 2 get crunk on yo ass 2. lol
59.
CJ
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
hmmmmmm, well i hope all these bandwagon fans support her when her album comes out,y’all know soem of these folks r just liking her to dog beyonce,so dman pathethic and lame.anyhow congrats to jhud on her success
60.
sharonda
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
im happy for her.
61.
BashyBoo
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
I DONT THINK SHES PRETTY BUT SHE IS STUNNING ON THIS COVER, AND HMM IS SHE BRAGING ABOUT BEING WITH A MAN FOR ALMOST 10 YRS AND SHE HASNT BEEN WIFED YET???
62.
nonya bizness
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
im meant about not “bought” im sorry
63.
RNB 4 Life
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
She is so beautiful, amazing, and talented! She is shaking those rumors off, and telling those haters to fall back! Go ahead, Ms. Jennifer!!!
64.
Chantye22
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
I Love the fact that shes comfortable witb herself. I feel that every woman should feel that way instead of looking at celebrities and wishing they look like them.
What I’m trying to say is that women of all sizes should love and except themselves as she is. I love that she is comfortable with her size.
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trinib
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
I hope she doesn’t end up only on the adult contempory charts like the another talented ‘big’ girls….all the fans need to keep supporting her….
and what’s with the deliberate misspelt words? Is that suppose to be cute?
66.
mphsmade
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
go jen!!!!
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chacha123
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
I agree with #18. I love Jennifer but as soon as she does one little thing (in word or deed), SOME of the same people who are so in love with her now will be tearing her down. It’s the way of human nature so I hope she really does have a thick skin.
So, Jen here are your list of “don’ts” to stay in public favor (like that is even possible):
DON’T gain too much weight, then again don’t lose too much weight.
DON’T leave your high school beau for a white man or Jamie Foxx.
DON’T get plastic surgery.
DON’T start wearing blond weaves.
DON’T start posing half naked all over the place.
DON’T become over-exposed.
DON’T come out the crib looking busted…EVER!
Obviously, many of the above “don’ts” are dripping with sarcasm, but I hope my point was grasped.
Peace.
68.
chacha123
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
I meant as soon as she does one little thing “wrong” (please note the bunny ears).
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d234p
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
BashyBoo-not everyone wants to marry young shes 25, not 35 meaning they were childhood sweethearts. Im around her age I do not want to think about marriage until Im 30. Ive known my off and on since 1999 too and we are even thinking about it yet. Maybe they were waiting on JHud’s career to take off first. Since he is an engineer, he is letting her live her dreams right now. IMO, he is a great BF for that. Anyway great article, keep doin you..stay true and humble and get some rest.
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messagebroad
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
can’t wait for the album
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You already Know
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
@ 50
Courtney - It’s not becoming to be a “keyboard gangsta”. It’s just not a good look. It’s not like you are going to see these people in real life. Better yet, get a life, honey…
72.
precious
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
I just had to say this. Since when is a college educated, gainfully employed, loving, supportive, patient, and understanding man broke down. Sure he’s not a celebrity or a Denzel, but that’s still a dam good catch especially considering what black women have to work with these days. K
73.
tee
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
No everybody was reporting she was a 10, she looks about a 12(depending on who’s clothes). and i don’t think she should upgrade, stick with the one that was there from day 1, I hate when men do that, make it then dump the one their with.
as far as looking shocked when people compliment her, it’s all new for her, this is her dream come true she still cant believe it, give it some time, she will get it, she is meeting people that she has idiolized for years, sitting with Oprah, it’s all so much to take in…
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stella
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
… i recently heard two songs that j.hud did. my advice - stay with the broadway show tunes that is where your strength is. you are not ready for the rnb race. you are right beyonce is BEYONCE. j.hud will lose her fans fast if she releases an album that sounds like the two songs that leaked recently. if you recall the people voted her off american idol - for good reason. STAY WITH THE BROADWAY SHOW TUNES J.HUD. don’t think that just because you wailed on a song that i have heard many sistas throw down on, you are ready for the rnb race. learn a lesson from jennifer holiday. she was the ish after dreamgirls on broadway - then she released an album. and that was that.
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LilMamaKatz
Thursday, February 1, 2007 /
Shes really cute.
I dont think i will ever stop lovin her.
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