Jennifer Hudson Year is off to a Great Start

On Feb 10th, the multi Talented Jennifer Hudson will be performing at the White House in a “Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement”. The event will focus on music that captures the struggles of the Civil Rights Movement in honor of Black History Month. PBS will air a presentation of the events activities on Feb. 11th at 8pm (EST) Mark Your Calendars.

Additionally, in 2009 Jennifer signed on to play Winnie Mandela, ex-wife of South Africa's first black president and the world's most famous prisoner, Nelson Mandela. The film "Winnie" will start production in South Africa in May 2010. Portions of the film will be shot at the prison where Nelson spent 18 of his 27 years in prison. Jennifer says that Winnie is a "complex and extraordinary woman" and she is "honored to be asked to portray her."  Congrats to Jennifer I hope 2010 continues to be good year for her.