In the years since Jennifer Hudson’s seventh place run on the third season of America Idol in 2004, the Chicago native has gone on to release two successful albums, win countless awards—Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, a Grammy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and five NAACP Image Awards—starred in five major motion pictures, is the face of Weight Watchers, released a book and just launched a clothing line. Simply put, Jennifer Hudson, better known as J-Hud, has earned her spotlight.

Today, September 12, marks her 31st birthday and we’re celebrating with a playlist of her greatest hits.

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