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    Jennifer Hudson would gain weight for movie role

    KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) — Even though Jennifer Hudson has dropped more than 80 pounds, the singer and actress said she would have no problem gaining weight for Hollywood if the proper movie role comes her way.

    "When I do films, it has to be led by something through me — like my passion for it," Hudson said before a book signing in suburban Atlanta on Wednesday. "I just don't want to hop into anything. So if I commit myself to something, then it'll be worth it no matter what character it is."

    Last week, Hudson released her book, "I Got This: How I Changed My Ways and Lost What Weighed Me Down." The book touches on how she dealt with her weight issues throughout her career before she lost the extra pounds.

    In it, Hudson — who is both a Grammy and Oscar winner — also talked about how she turned down the lead role in the 2009 film "Precious." The role ended up going to Gabourey Sidibe, who was nominated for an Oscar for playing an obese 16-year-old girl who had an abusive mother, an incestuous father and faced extreme poverty.

    "I felt it was too graphic for me at the time," she said Wednesday. "It's something I didn't want to do at the time, but I would gain weight in a heartbeat. I have no issues with that at all."

    Hudson is a spokeswoman for Weight Watchers and wants to remain physically fit along with her fiance David Otunga, who has recently been wrestling for the World Wrestling Entertainment Inc.. They both want to set an early example of staying in shape for their 2-year-old son.

    "We really didn't realize how important health was until we were adults," she said. "We wanted to make sure we set an example for our son. He's health conscious, and I am health conscious."

    Hudson, who first earned fame as an "American Idol" finalist, won a Grammy for her self-titled album and a supporting actress Oscar for her role in "Dreamgirls."

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    90 comments

    • TwylaM  •  4 mths ago
      She contradicted herself here. I watched an interview with her on TV a few weeks ago, and she claimed then that she turned down the role to prevent being Hollywood typecasting her as the go-to overweight actress.

      And to reiterate what's already been said, she should preserve that standpoint if not to prevent typecasting then to at least preserve her health.
      • lily 4 mths ago
        I remember that interview , she totally contradicted hereself here !!
      • A Yahoo! User 4 mths ago
        Money talks
    • Regina  •  Omaha, Nebraska  •  4 mths ago
      People that have had a history of weight problems should never gain on purpose. I cannot believe she would want to put herself through that again. Not to mention how insulting she is being towards others who struggle with weight, by intimating that it is so easy to lose pounds that gaining weight is nothing more than a lark.
      • Bully MooMee 4 mths ago
        Just like homer simpson gained weight so he could work from home. Hey fatty a fridge too far.
    • Gee  •  4 mths ago
      Don't be foolish...no guarantee you could EVER lose the added weight.
      No movie is worth risking your health.
      • Yolanda 4 mths ago
        If she doesn't lose the weight, she'll just claim that she lost it all on weight watchers when in reality she'll just get it sucked out like everyone else again..ijs
      • W. Axl Rose 4 mths ago
        Gee, it's easy to say that when nobody is offering you millions.
    • laurie  •  4 mths ago
      THAT'S A DIRECT LIE. SHE SAID ON THE "TALK" she would not gain weight for any role.hello that was yesterday.
      • charlotte 4 mths ago
        She also said it with that interview late at night with that news guy. She can't make up her mind, or is it her publicist telling her what to say.
    • CM  •  Belle, West Virginia  •  4 mths ago
      It's not worth the $ putting all that strain on the heart etc.with a weight gain ...... and to do it on purpose is plain stupid!
      • Edward 4 mths ago
        CM, your comment is intelligent. Some people don't realize that "yoyo" weight gain and loss stresses the heart.
    • sg  •  Hollywood, Florida  •  4 mths ago
      Why gain weight? With computers and fat suits available these days.
    • blanka  •  4 mths ago
      Don't do it, Jenny. Don't do it. Step away from the light - don't go into the light!
    • Ahsoka  •  4 mths ago
      All she talks about is her weight! I am sick of hearing about her.
    • orlagh  •  Los Angeles, California  •  4 mths ago
      Someone like Renee Zellwegger, who is a runner and slim, can afford to gain weight for a role. If you have struggled with your weight, you should never consider it. As soon as you start getting that cocky, Mother Nature will change your metabolism and teach you a lesson.
    • Nobody  •  4 mths ago
      I'm so tired of hearing about her weight loss. Yes she looks great and its awesome but enough is enough! Old NEWS!! MOVE ON!!
    • Taurus  •  Hicksville, New York  •  4 mths ago
      It would be an un-healthy and un-wise decision ....no role is worth it. Actors (male) have done it much more than women...I can't remember any actress gaining weight for a role..but perhaps there have been. It can cause all kinds of problems that perhaps her weight loss has now conquered....
    • A friend  •  4 mths ago
      What a dumb comment. Why on earth would she REGAIN weight and jeopardize her health for a job. Idiot.
    • Sewing  •  Memphis, Tennessee  •  4 mths ago
      Well Jennifer....if the pay more then Weight Watchers, then you would. Isn't it all about money?
    • Michael  •  4 mths ago
      She is not a star. Her voice is only LOUD and IRRITATING.
    • what  •  4 mths ago
      yep, what don't celebs do to get some more money into their bank account! obviously she thinks she can loose it again after gaining some for a movie role. wake up sis you are like everybody else, your body isn't any better or different just because you have money to take care of it!
    • G33  •  San Francisco, California  •  4 mths ago
      It's not worth the money. She may not be able to lose the weight and no matter what, it'll shorten her life.
    • John Bynx  •  Pickering, Canada  •  4 mths ago
      Unless you need the money dont gain the weight for any reason. Your health is more important than those flashing images on the screen. There are many roles for nicely built women as there are for obese ones. Keep your shape. You're looking good girl.
    • SKEET  •  Austin, Texas  •  4 mths ago
      Like I care. WOW. You lost the weight. Now try giving the money to the homeless and let them gain weight. Please take the money to built homes for the homeless. How many people have she help from her hometown? Please donate the money to a nonprofit from your book sales and weight watcher. Then and only then will I look at you as being a "SUPER STAR" By the way my bank account number is CALL ON JESUS (NOTE THE US IN JES US) and my phone number is 1-333-777-7771, (THE BIBLE IS THE BEST NUMBER TO CALL. DO THINGS IN GOD EYES AND NOT MAN) .
    • JAZZYT  •  New York, New York  •  4 mths ago
      Every time I see her on tv I turn the channel. The woman is believing her own hype.
      Weight watchers please get a new spokeman. She is truly turning people off.
    • Janice  •  4 mths ago
      WHy not she got paid by wieight watchers to take it off... MONEY TALKS.
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