It’s always been my dream to play Aretha, and it’s actually happening. Jennifer Hudson More Quotes by Jennifer Hudson More Quotes From Jennifer Hudson When you're shopping you forget about eating! Jennifer Hudson shoppingeatingforget My focus has always been on talent over looks. This theme of people putting an emphasis on looks first has been a constant reminder throughout my life that most people don’t see things in the same way that I do. Jennifer Hudson focuspeopleway I used to sing in the church choir. People would say it was unusual for such a small girl to have such a big voice. They would say, 'She sounds like she's grown.' Jennifer Hudson church-choirvoicegirl You have to want weight-loss success so badly that no mountain, river, or ocean could keep you from reaching your goals. If you have that drive, passion, and commitment, there is no way you won’t get there. Jennifer Hudson passionoceancommitment There's no rule that says attraction warrents trust. If that were the case, then more wedded couple would be happier. Jennifer Hudson casescouplewould-be There's no heaven on earth. God would have to guide her through the problems. Jennifer Hudson problemearthheaven Ye canna give up hope when that is all ye have. Jennifer Hudson giving-upgiving You're not living if you don't go out and try things for yourself. Jennifer Hudson ifstrying The key thing is figuring out what your issues are, and it's really never about the food. You have to be real and honest with yourself. I had to stop and look and ask myself, ‘Why do I want this? What is the real reason?’ At times it was comfort food like chocolate. I love chocolate and I realized it relaxes me, so when you acknowledge what the issue is, you can control it better. Jennifer Hudson issueskeysreal My family always says my voice is a gift—a precious jewel I inherited from my maternal grandma, Julia Kate Hudson. My sister and I used to joke that the 'Kates' in our family got all the talent. Jennifer Hudson voicegrandmajewels I love being nurturing and caring because I love to see other people happy. Jennifer Hudson nurturingcaringpeople I was angry at God until I came to understand that it isn't God's fault when people mistreat me. I still have my doubts at times, but I try to remember that God has given them the same free will that He's given me. Jennifer Hudson doubttryingpeople Embrace it. Especially because of the lives we live, a lot of times other people have to care for [our kids] and you have to have that mommy time, Get your sleep! Jennifer Hudson sleepkidspeople I am the biggest Destiny's Child - Beyonce, Kelly, Michelle, all of them - fan in the world. Jennifer Hudson destinyfanschildren My biggest thing is banana pudding, but it's the devil! So no one is allowed to bring it into my house. Because I can't control myself. So why put it in my domain? Jennifer Hudson control-myselfdevilhouse Food is meant to be used as fuel for our bodies. If you're using it for any other reasons, take a step back and ask yourself, 'What's up.' Jennifer Hudson fuelbodysteps I accept any challenge. Jennifer Hudson acceptingchallenges I actually stopped working out because I don't want to lose my jelly. Jennifer Hudson jellywork-outwant Traditional values are big in my life. Jennifer Hudson traditional-valuestraditionalbigs My ultimate film role would be to play the queen of soul, Aretha Franklin. Jennifer Hudson queenssoulplay
