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Jennifer Hudson Celebrates Completion Of EGOT Trophy Set, Flaunts Awards Proudly

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By Afouda Bamidele on August 27, 2022 at 9:00 PM EDT

As a proud recipient of the highly recognized Emmy, Grammy, Oscars, and Tony Awards, Jennifer Hudson is giving fans a full glimpse of her EGOT collection.

It is worth knowing that with Hudson's recent Tony win, she became the youngest woman and second black female to receive all four American entertainment accolades. In honor of the achievement, she could not help but showcase the award plaques with a lovely snap on Instagram, indicating that one of the medals had just arrived.

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Jennifer Hudson Displays EGOT Awards In New Praiseworthy Photo

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"Look what arrived yal !!! @thetonyawards @strangeloopbway," the "American Idol" alum penned alongside a vivid image of her beaming and holding her Tony Award. The picture also showed her Emmy, Grammy, and Oscar honor arranged on a surface by her side while she struck a pose, donning a purple lined long-sleeved dress, with her Tony.

She flattered her simple outfit with classic jewelry pieces comprising small ear studs and a thick gold choker paired with a slim necklace. At the same time, her nails were perfectly manicured and colored a darker shade of purple, accentuating her lighter-colored dress.  

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Naturally, fans flooded the post in no time with congratulatory remarks, hailing her for the admirable feat and expressing their happiness and pride for the EGOT winner. Earlier in June and following her EGOT accomplishment, The Blast reported that Hudson made an appreciation post on Instagram directed to her fans and everyone who supported her along the way.

She wrote, "Wow!!! I am overwhelmed by all the outpouring of love and support that I am still receiving, and I'm still processing this whole new ground. What an honor!" The "Dreamgirls" actress further expressed gratitude to her followers, who she could not live without, for sticking by her side during her journey.

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She also recalled her past quote when she won an Oscar, saying, "Look what God can do. Well, He did it again!" Many were delighted about the amazing news, including Michelle Williams, Viola Davis, Taraji P. Henson, and Melba Moore, among others, who all applauded the honoree.

After the appreciation post, Hudson shared a detailed picture update about the Tony Awards ceremony and featured glimpses of several other entertainment stars. Among the included celebs were the likes of Jessica Chastain, Jaquel Spivey, RuPaul, Benj Pasek, Myles Frost, Colman Domingo, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Billy Porter.

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It should be noted that the "JHUD" vocalist was awarded a Tony for her production, "A Strange Loop," which won the best new musical after receiving eleven remarkable nominations. In addition, the Awards ceremony was hosted at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday, June 12.

According to the news outlet, Hudson is the latest recipient in the select group of Tony honorees alongside past winners, including Richard Rodgers, Helen Hayes, Rita Moreno, John Gielgud, and Audrey Hepburn, among others. She also began her EGOT journey a while back, starting by bagging an Oscar for the 2007 film "Dreamgirls," followed by a Grammy win for her 2009 self-titled first studio album.

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Her Daytime Emmy Award came a few years later for her feature on the short animation "Baba Yaga," which she also voice-acted and produced. All the same, an Emmy Award may be another win in the stunning artist's future, given her upcoming talk show, "The Jennifer Hudson Show."

The "Black Nativity" Star's Daytime Talk Show Will Launch This September

Hudson may not have much experience in the daytime scene, but she is sure to bring fans the best with her new show, launching very soon. The Blast reported that she announced its release date not long ago via a Twitter message, leaving her fans looking forward to seeing her magic on screens.

The tweet read, "I can't believe I get to say this but welcome to my show !!! Let's light up daytime beginning September 12! Wait a minute, that's my birthday !!!" Another update from the "Sex and the City" actress about her new show featured a promotional video she sent to PEOPLE showing her introducing the program on its first day and revealing to viewers "how it all happens."

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Furthermore, her fans were at the center of her mind, and she expressed her wishes for them to experience a "good time," "discover their superpower," and "feel on top of the world before they leave The Jennifer Hudson Show."

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