The musician, Jennifer Hudson, paid tribute to the Icon Whitney Hudson, sparking speculation about their possible familial relationship.
Jennifer Kate Hudson is an established singer and actress who has received several awards for her contributions to the music industry.
Highlights
- Jennifer Hudson and Whitney Houston share common professional background and African-American roots.
- Hudson was born in Chicago, Illinois to her mother, Darnell Donerson, and father, Samuel Simpson.
- Houston was raised by her mother Emily “Cissy” and her father John Russell Houston Jr.
Moreover, Hudson gained prominence after becoming a finalist on the third season of the reality music show American Idol, where she ranked seventh.
Likewise, Whitney Elizabeth Houston was a respected and reputed American singer, actress, and film producer. She is one of the most awarded musicians.
Moreover, she is the only artist who has got seven consecutive number-one singles on Billboard Hot 100. She began her acting career with her debut film “The Bodyguard.”
Jennifer Hudson Has No Blood Connection With Whitney Houston
Jennifer Huston hails from Chicago, Illinois. She was born to her mother, Darnell Donerson who was mu*dered, and Samuel Simpson, who has passed away.
For most of her life, the musician lived without the support of her father. However, she reunited with him when she was a teenager and found out that she had dozens of half-siblings.
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Moreover, she is the youngest one in the family. She has two older siblings including her older brother, Jason who was a mechanic, and her older sister, Julia who works as a bus driver.
Similarly, Huston proudly represents her music. She became the third African-American celebrity to appear on the cover page of Vogue magazine.
Despite having similar professions and passions for music, Hudson, 43, does not have any connection to Whitney Hudson.
The Best-Selling Music Artist, Whitney Houston Shared A Common Heritage With African-American Singer Jennifer Hudson
Whitney Elizabeth Houston came from Newark, New Jersey. She was born to her mother Emily “Cissy” and her father John Russell Houston Jr.
Furthermore, her mother was a Grammy-winning gospel singer. She was a member of The Drinkard Singers and founded a girl group, “The Sweet Inspirations.”
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Also, Houston’s dad was a former Army serviceman. Later he became an administrator under the Newark mayor.
Similarly, both of her parents were African-American. Her mom had a partial Dutch and native American.
The Iconic singer had three older brothers including John III, her paternal half-brother, Gary, her maternal half-brother who is a former basketball player and singer, and Michael.
Despite sharing a common background, Whitney Houston and Jennifer Hudson are not related to each other.
Additional Information
- Jennifer Hudson’s net worth is estimated to be around $30 million, meanwhile, Whitney Houston had about $250 million of assets.
- Hudson was married to actor and former wrestler, David Otunga, and the two have a son, David Daniel Otunga Jr.
- Houston married Bobby brown and the couple had a daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown.
