JENNIFER HUDSON & FOREST WHITAKER DO IT BIG AT THE OSCARS!
Monday, February 26, 2007

After sitting through about 3 hours of pure garbage, I was elated when Jennifer Hudson and Forest Whitaker took home their Oscars. Jennifer won in the Best Supporting Actress category, while Forest Whitaker took it home in the Best Actor category. I’m a big fan of Forest and I’m glad he finally got his props from the acting world.
Here is the list of black Oscar winners from the past:
1939: Hattie McDaniel, Gone with the Wind
1963: Sidney Poitier, Lilies of the Field
1982: Louis Gossett Jr., An Officer and a Gentleman
1989: Denzel Washington, Glory
1990: Whoopi Goldberg, Ghost
1996: Cuba Gooding Jr., Jerry Maguire
2001: Halle Berry, Monster’s Ball
2001: Denzel Washington, Training Day
2004: Jamie Foxx, Ray
2004: Morgan Freeman, Million Dollar Baby
1939: Hattie McDaniel, Gone with the Wind
1963: Sidney Poitier, Lilies of the Field
1982: Louis Gossett Jr., An Officer and a Gentleman
1989: Denzel Washington, Glory
1990: Whoopi Goldberg, Ghost
1996: Cuba Gooding Jr., Jerry Maguire
2001: Halle Berry, Monster’s Ball
2001: Denzel Washington, Training Day
2004: Jamie Foxx, Ray
2004: Morgan Freeman, Million Dollar Baby
This list does not include winners in the Best Original Song, etc catergories. But damn, you would think more black people would get Oscars! Congrats to J.Hud and Forest!







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1.
RicaBee
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
i’m very happy for Jennifer & Forrest.
ESP. Forrest
he was AMAZING
i did think that ms. notes on a scandal would beat Jennifer out. But im glad she won
BLACK POWER
2.
miss thang
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
black star power was in full force tonight. Even though Anika wasn’t nominated for anything her performance made a stan for life. She looked fab and sounded fab to. She killed it on stage.
After Eddie lost in the supporting actor i was kind of worried for jen. However I do think the coon-a-licious Norbit played a part in this.
3.
eZ
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
im happy for J.Hud and Forest!
J.Hud is truly a star.
4.
Jazz
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
GO J-HUD GO, SHE DESERVED VERY BUT OF THAT AWARD. SO DID FOREST. I’M REALLY THINKINH NORBIT HAD A LOT TO DO WITH EDDIE LOSSING BUT IT DOESN’T SEEM LIKE HE WAS WORRIED ABOUT IT ALL…
5.
Bubbles
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
Congrats to JHud & Forest as well as Eddie Murphy & Will Smith they all are incredible talents.
6.
someone with a brain
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
Big Ups 2 Jennifer and Forest!!! I’m especially happy for Jen because she is such a beautiful, humble, and amazing person. Also i’m definitely looking forward to her debut album!!!
7.
B
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
Go J-HuD! This girl continues to do it big in 07, and this is only the beginnig. Do It Girl!
8.
TeTe
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
i didnt watch it but im so happy for j.hud and forest whitaker.he is an amazing actor especially the role he played on ER not too long ago
9.
MrLightEyez
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
YOU WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THE GIANTS WON THE SUPERBOWL WE WERE CHEERING SO LOUD!! LOL LOL. I AM SOOOO HAPPY FOR JENNIFER, ESPECIALLY SINCE THIS IS HER FIRST MOVIE…AND SHE SWEPT JUST ABOUT EVERY AWARD SHOW FOR MOVIES! NO ONE CANT TAKE THAT FROM HER…..EVEN BE-YAWN-CE WHO WAS PLAYING LIKE SHE WAS HAPPY SHE WON!
HEY BEY….MEMBER THAT OLD SAYING - IT’S WRITTEN ALL OVER YOUR FACE, YOU DONT HAVE TO SAY A WORD??? LOL LOL
10.
TIBABYMOMMA
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
first off im still upset that oprah and whoppi didnt get win or atlease nominated for their damn good roles in THE COLOR PURPLE BUT having hally and denzel sumwhat help with that and even though BEYONCE, EDDIE AND THE FILM IN ITSELF was ROBED frm its truly deserved winnings i am so proud for the awards they did recieve espicially JENNIFER i pray she goes ferther than other effies so with that said congrats to all those nominated and winners BUT truly to ALL OF OUR BLACKS FOR SETTING A GREAT EXAMPLE OF FOLLOWING UR DREAMSSSSSSSS GIRLS AND BOYS LOL
11.
anon
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
J-Hud do the damn thing! Forrest that speech was just honest and beautiful just like your heart, well deserved Oscar. Will Smith I Love U, you’ll always be an Oscar winner in my eyes.
12.
pretteyeyez
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
What a way to end Black History month!!! Congrats to both of them.
Did anybody see Jennifer Holiday perform before the Oscars?
13.
Diana Ross teeth
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
Damn I wanted Will to win. But I was also rooting for Forrest! J-Hud needs to learn how to give speeches! LOL!
go ahead and say I am hating! Hollyweird is setting her up for failure!
14.
Honeybee
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
Forrest Whitaker is such a sweet, humble, and beautiful Person! And an amazing actor! I’m so happy he won, he deserved it! Go J Hud!!! Looking forward for great things to come her way!
15.
jrj
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
@13 why would Hollywood wanna set her up to fail, why just her they don’t set nobody else up to so call fail. Like you said yo ass is hatin. Anyway, congrats to Jennifer @ Forest. I wish Eddie would have won. I also loved the Dreamgirls performances they all did great. I know ppl gonna get on here and say so and so out did so and so. But they all sung and looked great.
16.
jrj
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
I mean congrats to Jennifer & Forest.
17.
Coko
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
Go Forest! He has been in the biz for a minute and I am happy that he has gotten something for all his hard work! I was just wondering if any black actors ever won twice…one and only so far…Denzel!
18.
BronzeTrinity
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
I’m just so happy! Of course I didn’t watch the show but I am so happy about the results! I hope J-Hud gets lots of endorsement deals and acting roles so that we can have a strong black woman as a role model for people instead of ding-bats like Britney Paris (racist) Hilton and the rest of the plastic people. Forrest is great, he never does a bad job.
19.
STAN PATROL
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
CAN YALL PLEASE JUMP OFF THE J-HUD BANDWAGON! ITS OVER THANK GOD. NOW SHE NEEDS TO BRING OUT A CD WITH HER BORING PERFORMANCE ASS! I SEE SHE DIDN’T TOUCH THAT I’M TELLING YOU SONG! AND HER CD WILL NOT GO PLAT! YALL FAKE ASS STANS!
FORREST WHITTAKER YOUR THE MAN! & ANIKA NONI ROSE IS FAB ALL THE WAY AROUND! EDDIE MURPHY…… hahahahahahah! WILL SMITH……….NEXT TIME BABY!
20.
charae
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
Congrats to Jennifer on her Oscar win. I can’t wait for her cd to come out , I for one will help it go double platinum.
21.
2nice
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
YEAAAA FOREST!!! Unlike some people you actually deserved that Oscar. I think Eddie should have won over Jennifer…..I’m sorry but she wasn’t all that great of an actress just a good singer who delivered a good song in a mediocre movie BTW I think Beyonce` and Anika did the better job of performing live, screaming does not mean better Jennifer (and while were at it PATTI!!!).
22.
jrj
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
@19 shut the fuck up
23.
jrj
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
@21 grunting like beyonce also doesn’t make you a good singer.
24.
Brown Sugar
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
Congratulations J. Hud & Forest W. do the damn thang! I agree with ya # 9. MrLightEyez, it was written all over Bey’s face when J. Hud won the Golden Globe! Bey stick to what you know best, singing…
Note: Sometimes its good to take the under-dog roles to get really good recognition!
25.
jen
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
There’s nothing more to say than: !!I’M SO PROUD!!
26.
Bouga
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
Well done to Jhud and Forest. They both deserved the gongs. they were awesome in their respective roles. I’m yet to see The Last King Of Scotland though.
@#12…that’s so true…it’s a great way to end Black History Month.
27.
Nikki
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
Congratulations people!
28.
datdude
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
I know some ppl may think i’m hating hard on JHud, but i like ole’ girl, she can sing and she cute, but c’mon an Oscar already, r u serious. Okay homegirl did a good job, but look at Forest and other black actors, they put in good, sometimes great work for years and they rarely win an Oscar. JHud ain’t even pay her dues yet, i mean Halle Berry had to damn near do a porno to win one, Jhud ain’t even show a nipple, i mean wat the hell is dat about.
29.
Darrel
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
Jennifer won and deserved it, stop hating bytches! Congratulate or MOVE THE F*CK ON!!!
30.
cookie monster
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
go jennifer!!!
31.
ACHOO!!...SORRY, GOT BEYONCITIS
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
WHY IS EVERYONE HATING ON JENNIFER ALL OF THE SUDDEN, A FEW DAYS AGO ALL Y’ALL WERE ON HER JOCK!!!
YES, THEY MIGHT BE SETTING HER UP FOR FAILURE, BUT THEY DO THAT WITH ALL CELEBRITIES. BUT IF ANYONE IS SETTING HER UP, ITS THE HATERS ON THIS PAGE WHO LOVE YOU ONE MOMENT AND HATE YOU THE NEXT.
THE ONLY THING TO HATE ABOUT J-HUD WAS THAT UGLY ASS OUTFIT SHE HAD ON THE RED CARPET. FASHION POLICE ARE GONNA ROAST HER ASS TODAY!!!
AND WHY IS EVERYONE SYMPATHETIC FOR BEYONCE (SITTING NEXT TO DADDY DICTATOR KNOWLES)??? SHE LOOKED QUITE SALTY WHEN JENNIFER WON!!!
AS FAR AS THE PERFORMANCE IS CONCERNED, WHO THOUGHT IT WOULD BE A GOOD IDEA FOR THEM TO PERFORM TOGETHER? ALL THEY DID IS SCREAM OVER EACH OTHER IN VARYING TONES…..THEIR VOICES DO NOT SOUND GOOD TOGETHER IN CONCERT. SEEMED LIKE JENNIFER WAS OVER-DOING IT AND BEYONCE WANTED THE SPOTLIGHT CUZ SHE HAS “9 GRAMMYS” BUT STILL NO OSCAR….
32.
msblacknasty1
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
GO JEN GO; im so happy even tho by the time she won i waz so sleepy lolol. bey dress suck as well as her attitude she so phony maybe thats why daddy was wiff her and not jay. hes to embarrass and hatful he prolly sed “i aint goin to that shit you aint gittin nuffin” lolololol GO GO GO GO GO JEN GO GO GO. oh before i for git jada was so ewww wif dat homey hairstyle and will looked sad for some reason or another.
33.
Gina
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
CONGRATS Jennifer…hooray for us black folks, AND dark “skinndeddd” women!!
Disclaimer: I didn’t like their performanace either-both were trying to outsang each other…
34.
littlemamajtb
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
Why do some folks say the same shyt every year? u know and I know that’s how the Oscar’s r and that’s how it will always be. I could care less if more blacks won the Oscar’s or not, as if they give a dayum about our po azzes. I was happy for Jennifer and Forrest, more power to em. Beyonce with her fake azz and Jenn know her azz is fake to after saying that shyt last month about she should have played Elfie, jealous ghetto azz heffer. Last but not least, funniest shyt of all is how ordinary folks always getting mad about what white folks do to famous blacks when most of famous black men don’t even fugg with black women, smh.
35.
sahlina
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
Congrats F.W. and Jen
I’ve been digging FW every since A Soldier’s Story
36.
warrior princess
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
Jennifer Hudson is so pretty.
37.
ACHOO!!...SORRY, GOT BEYONCITIS
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
JENNIFER SHOULD HAVE WORN THAT DRESS (IN THE PIC ABOVE) ON THE RED CARPET
38.
BKYW
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
Beyonce went OFF on Ms Jennifer Hudson!!!!!! She stormed her fierce on her own song!!! LOL LOL
I just watched the performance again and BEYONCE clearly OUTSUNG Jennifer’s church singing. LOL There was NO competition!!! Even with the power of Jennifer’s voice, it didn’t make it stronger than Beyonce due to the unclarity and poor diction. Beyonce’s voice rang out OVER Jennifer’s church runs. LOL
Jennifer was NOT holding back! She actually tried her HARDEST to oversing and it just didn’t work out.
Beyonce made it known that she is the better singer. Not only did she slay Jennifer, she also slayed Anika Noni Rose and the other guy up there. They were all ad libbing and Beyonce’s ad libs were more distinct and powerful than ALL of them!!
What happened was Jennifer was doing all of those church muffled screams and gospel runs while Beyonce was projecting the song to make it powerful and big. It takes more than gospel runs to turn a song. You have to know how to project your voice and excel the song. You cant just start singing crazy right from the jump. You have to carry the song to another level and emote.
I am truly impressed by Beyonce. She broke down Ms Hudson’s powerful voice with technique!
39.
Queen Nefertiti
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
Black star power in full effect, so let rain, let it rain, and let’s get it, let’s get it. lol. Congrats to Jhud and Forrest W.
40.
Slovely
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
Me and my mom was jumping up and down when Jennifer & Forest W. won! They totally deserve the when. I was mad Djimon H. didn’t win for his performance (such a shame!)in Blood Diamond, Lea and Mark W. should have also won an Oscar for their characters in The Departed. I know its good that the Latin community it starting to get noticed but I’m sorry some of them didn’t deserve to win a Oscar! It was like the Spanish parade or something. Anywho, this Oscar was waaaaaaaaaay better then last years. Ellen was halarious!
41.
Chelly
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
Congrats To Forest and my girl Jennifer!!!!
I am soooooooo proud of Jen she has come a long way since they booted her from Idol. Her winning this Oscar makes winning Idol look so silly!!!
42.
Slovely
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
Its so sad how very little blacks are recognized for their work or win awards for a performances. We need to prove those hollywood stereotypes wrong!
43.
Chelly
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
And ppl please try to not make this Jennifer VS Beyonce, Jennifer did win, Beyonce was not nominated.
And Beyonce can not possibly outsing Jennifer, thats a laugh.
44.
Slovely
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
Her winning this Oscar makes winning Idol look so silly!!!
^
You aint never lie! Lol, Simon you’s a fool!
45.
msnett
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
Congrats to both, well deserved!
During the dreamgirls performance I thought Jennifer was going to have a wardrobe malfunction the way those puppies were bouncing.
Beyounce “tried” to go of on Jennifer but she just sounded like she was screaming…jealousy was so obvious.
46.
whateva1
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
Congrats to Forest and J-Hud, I’m glad I’m not the only one who thought when Beyonce and J_hud performed together I was watching that seen from “The Five Heartbeats” when *J.T. was singing against/with I think his name was Flash*
47.
faffy2hottie
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
well done jennifer and Forrest..nice one!! beyonce for what its worth, you looked good.
48.
THE TRUTH
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
1996: Cuba Gooding Jr., Jerry Maguire
Why didn’t Cuba win an Oscar for Men of Honor. That
was his best performance.
2001: Halle Berry, Monster’s Ball
2001: Denzel Washington, Training Day
Jadakiss song “WHY” already explains this.
49.
Slovely
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
Angel you forgot Queen Latifah for Chicago!
50.
compton_chick23
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
I liked Forest Whitaker in that movie.
@10
Oprah and Whoopi were nominated for the color purple.
@44
Simon didn’t vote her off, America did.
51.
Mel
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
The bottom pic of jen is beautiful..U GO JEN…
52.
Déjà
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
I am so happy for Forest and Jennifer. Forest is an exceptional actor with such humility. Congrats to them both!
53.
ACHOO!!...SORRY, GOT BEYONCITIS
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
#49… Queen Latifah was nominated, but didnt win.
#38….You gonna post that comment on every post? Please limit your hating to one blog only.
(The performance reminded me of the “Heavy, Heavy scene in Dreamgirls “Your still too loud” -Curtis Taylor (Jamie Foxx) only direct it to the both of them)
54.
TheTea
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
Wow thats all I have to say!!!! I am happy for JHud but I was moved when Forest won.. He is such a great actr and when he speaks it is like poetry!!!!! It was well deserved for both of them you could feel the shocknes and like WOW factor, I can’t belive I did it!!!!
Check out: www.miss2Ms.com
55.
Clearminded
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
Again, HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO FORREST — a really skilled, accomplished actor, with a wonderful spirit. He SO deserved that award. He is a masterful actor with a wonderful track record.
GO FORREST!
56.
Slovely
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
44
Simon didn’t vote her off, America did.
^
Lol, and…..What you want me to say?
57.
compton_chick23
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
@56
Nothing LoL I’m just sayin though
58.
Quietstorm
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
Congrats to both of them! They both deserved it.
59.
JOLIE
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
I feel like a proud momma, even though im like 5 yrs younger than her.. but anyways.. Go on girl, when God has something in store for you, it’s YOURS!
You didnt have to play a crooked role or get naked in a movie 2 get that Oscar, some don’t get it.. BUT I DO!
The media could try and set her up for failure, but this girl’s blessed (if that wasn’t obvious).. I think God is the one setting her up for GREATNESS. So who want to try and mess with her, let them.. But I doubt it will budge her.
And a BIG Congratulations to Forest!!! He deserved that Oscar. WOW.. BLACK STAR POWER in FULL Effect!
*now only if every oscar award show was this good*!
60.
darkandbeautiful
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
im so happy for them it was jennifers time maybe beyonces time would come later. Congrats to all the winners and those nominated.
61.
vancouver lady
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
Again, congrats to J-Hud anf forest!
And for whoever said that Jen’s album isn’t going platnum. Just watch… I’m in Canada and EVERYONE love her! The funny thing is people here don’t support black folks unless they are already famous, however when it comes to J-Hud, it’s a whole another thing. I know me and my girls will support her and buy at least 2 copies each…
62.
Joni
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
Ok, I was very elated when J. Hud’s name was called, but is anybody in agreement with me that for her not to mention and thank her cast - Oscar winner Jamie Foxx, Grammy winner Beyonce Knowles, and Tony award winner Anika Noni Rose, was just plain rude. Yes, thank your mama and ‘nem, but ma’am, for you not to even mention these people was just wrong. But this is not her first time I’ve noticed how rude she can be. Even at the Golden Globes when in her acceptance speech she said this was ‘good for her self esteem’. It came across as a joke, but ma’am, you can’t be a diva yet. But wait, for her to mention Jennifer Holiday as an afterthought.. enough. You may say she was nervous, but homegirl has been racking up awards all season and knew she was a front runnr for the Oscar, so why not prepare a thank you list. When Mary J. Blige won her award, they had to run her off the stage b/c she had to thank so many people. Just wondering if anybody else peeped this?
63.
SoCute
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
Norbit came out after the Voting ballots were due…..maybe alot people changed it up?
Academy Award Winner Jennifer Hudson is FANTASTIC! Go Forest!
64.
Schaeffer
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
Congatulations to Jhud, i’m really proud you achieve something of worth in your life,the world can’t stand blessed people so don’t worry about what they said, God is in control and keep the praise on.
My man Forest, i’m happy you finally got it and a very nice speech bro.
65.
Ti
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
I ALREADY knew she was going to win!! get it Jennifer Im so proud of her.
66.
tee
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
#38 has lost her mind… Anika Noni Rose KILLED it.. you think Beyonce was better than her, girl please… oh the hate is all up and thru… Jennifer was probalby nervous as heck… she was emotional… she just won an oscar… that can take you off your game… that girl can sing her behind off, Beyonce has had “training” since she was 9 by the dictator, JHud just got in the game, trust Clive Davis is going to get her the training she needs to succeed… just be happy for the girl… and
#28 why not? it happens to white actors and actresses all the time, why not have an African American get one out the gate?
67.
QS8
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
Congrats on the winners regardless of who won or did not win!!! this is a historic accomplishment!!! but remember that hollywood is still not ready to open all the doors for African Americans. We have a long way to go!!!
68.
Diamante-Michelle
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
13 and 19. That’s really sad. Black people will never go far in life, because we (myself NOT included) are always finding fault in each other and talking negative about one another. Its really sad. People like #13 and #19 have goals they want to set out to accomplish, but you are too worried about someone will say about you. Keep on with your miserable lives. BIG UPS JENNIFER HUDSON! She is paving the way.
69.
melisus
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
I am so proud of Jennifer Hudson she did what I know she would do win that Oscar.I am happy for Forrest as well.
70.
Chicky
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
I still say Simon Cowell should have been her date.
#62, I am sure that thanking the cast was on her mind, but she was caught up in the moment cause she had to go back to the mic and mention Jennifer Holliday. Charge it to her head and not to her heart. She did thank them backstage during her press conference and she thanked AI too.
71.
Coko
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
Actually, considering the others in her category, it wasn’t really a surprise that Jennifer won. I didn’t even know who any of the other ones were! (not riding the bandwagon)
72.
Tyson
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
Yay we won, we won.
73.
Kee
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
Wow…BKWY,trust me you are in RARE company,I know many “Die Hard” B fans,and even they admit,B has alot of qualities over Jen,but SINGING ain’t one…not even in the same galaxy!!! sorry to break it to you,but ain’t enough love in the world,to have me in that much denial!
But anyways congrats to all the winners,Forest’s speech was incredible,very deserving,Jen of course,and most of all Wonderful performance from the whole Dreamgirls cast,ALL did a great job..*Standing ovation* to Anika,epitomy of elegance,and grace…Damn I ain’t know she had it like that!If you ask me,she was giving it to both of them.B,Jen who…?
74.
Mellymel
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
@#62(Joni)
She did mentionned her cast , she thank the cast as a whole…Here’s the link.
http://www.youtube.com/wa...h?v=oADA1-6YhjE&eurl=
75.
jewel13
Monday, February 26, 2007 /
Congrats to both of em, they deserve it!!!!!
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