Lunch Break Video: Celebrating Jennifer Hudson’s 32nd birthday with some powerhouse performances

She has an Oscar, she has a Grammy, she has huge selling albums and is even playing Winnie Mandela in a new movie.

Just think if Jennifer Hudson had managed to finish higher than sixth place on American Idol all those years ago.

She really could’ve made something of herself.

The superstar has proven herself to be so strong as she has endured the murders of her mother, brother and and nephew and continued her life and career in a way that no doubt would make them proud.

In celebration of Jennifer’s 32nd birthday today, here are a few of her powerhouse performances: