5 Reasons Jennifer Hudson Had an Incredible Year in 2022

01of 06She Became an EGOTJennifer Hudson.Jennifer Hudson/InstagramAnd the youngest female EGOT, at that! After scoring a Tony Award in June 2022 for her production work on the musicalA Strange Loop,Jennifer Hudson, 41, cemented her status as thewinner of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony. “It’s something obviously that I aspired to, but it takes a long time to process,” she told PEOPLE. “It puts me in a better position to be able to lend more support.”

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She Became an EGOT

Jennifer Hudson.Jennifer Hudson/Instagram

And the youngest female EGOT, at that! After scoring a Tony Award in June 2022 for her production work on the musicalA Strange Loop,Jennifer Hudson, 41, cemented her status as thewinner of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony. “It’s something obviously that I aspired to, but it takes a long time to process,” she told PEOPLE. “It puts me in a better position to be able to lend more support.”

02of 06She Debuted Her Talk ShowSimon Cowell and Jennifer Hudson.Jennifer Hudson Show/YouTubeThe Jennifer Hudson Showpremiered nationwideto solid ratings, featuring a roster of A-list guests including Hudson’s formerAmerican Idoljudge,Simon Cowell. “I’ve been a guest on shows like this, but to come in from a host perspective and see the entire production, I think that’s the most surprising part,” she told PEOPLE. “I can’t say I knew what to expect.”

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She Debuted Her Talk Show

Simon Cowell and Jennifer Hudson.Jennifer Hudson Show/YouTube

The Jennifer Hudson Showpremiered nationwideto solid ratings, featuring a roster of A-list guests including Hudson’s formerAmerican Idoljudge,Simon Cowell. “I’ve been a guest on shows like this, but to come in from a host perspective and see the entire production, I think that’s the most surprising part,” she told PEOPLE. “I can’t say I knew what to expect.”

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She Scored Even More Award Nominations

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04of 06She Became a Mom to a TeenagerJennifer Hudson InstagramSome parents may not be overly excited about this milestone, but like many moments in her life, Hudson handled this one with grace. “Whew child. Being a mom to a teenage boy. I feel like I have a new child at 13,“Hudson told PEOPLEof 13-year-oldDavid, her son with exDavid Otunga. “Like, it’s like, hello I’m your mother! He has his own swag now, his own plans and ideas, and it’s trusting my teachers. He’s more independent and it’s like, well this is what we want them to be. So feeling confident enough to let him come into his own.”

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She Became a Mom to a Teenager

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Some parents may not be overly excited about this milestone, but like many moments in her life, Hudson handled this one with grace. “Whew child. Being a mom to a teenage boy. I feel like I have a new child at 13,“Hudson told PEOPLEof 13-year-oldDavid, her son with exDavid Otunga. “Like, it’s like, hello I’m your mother! He has his own swag now, his own plans and ideas, and it’s trusting my teachers. He’s more independent and it’s like, well this is what we want them to be. So feeling confident enough to let him come into his own.”

05of 06She Continued to InspireTaylor Hill/Getty ImagesIn her People of the Year interview, the star sprinkled wisdom and gratitude for the life she’s been given. “It’s hopping on a roller coaster every day as I hit the ground running,” she shared. “It has its highs and lows and everything in between. But it’s been a beautiful, beautiful ride. If God don’t do another thing, he’s done enough. And I am satisfied.”

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She Continued to Inspire

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In her People of the Year interview, the star sprinkled wisdom and gratitude for the life she’s been given. “It’s hopping on a roller coaster every day as I hit the ground running,” she shared. “It has its highs and lows and everything in between. But it’s been a beautiful, beautiful ride. If God don’t do another thing, he’s done enough. And I am satisfied.”

06of 06Jennifer Hudson on the cover of PEOPLE.Obidigbo NzeribeFor more with Jennifer Hudson and PEOPLE’s People of the Year, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday.

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Jennifer Hudson on the cover of PEOPLE.Obidigbo Nzeribe

For more with Jennifer Hudson and PEOPLE’s People of the Year, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday.

source: people.com