Jennifer Hudson -- Liar, Ingrate?

Click to return to TMZ.comJennifer Hudson has been trash-talking "American Idol" and dissing on Simon Cowell. But the video evidence makes it clear -- the Dreamgirl is dreaming it all up.

"EXTRA" rolled back the tapes of Hudson on "Idol," and Simon clearly gave her props throughout the season, saying that she was a "front-runner" and calling her "great" multiple times -- high praise from the often harsh Cowell.

Why would Hudson rant about the show and the judge who moved her from obscurity to Oscar winner? Is she an ingrate? Watch the video, then vote.



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31. Simon didn't vote her out. the AMERICAN PUBLIC DID.

Posted at 10:55AM on Mar 6th 2007 by Michelle L

32. OK I think that even though she may not thought it was important she should have thanked american idol.like carrie underwood does. I did not know her till american idol. It is always good to be thankful to people who may and may not helped you. In other words even when i get laid off i still keep in contact and never burn bridges.

Posted at 12:59PM on Mar 6th 2007 by ds

33. FArrah - I couldn't be LESS jealous of Jennifer Hudson and her ugly, fat ass. She is a dog. sorry, but it's true.

Posted at 10:47AM on Mar 6th 2007 by Jannette

34. Simon told Jennifer she was in over her head once they got down to the final 12 or so. American Idol did not help her get this part. She tried out with 700+ people to get the part and got it on her own merit, not because of American Idol. Also, she was a size 16 when she was on AI and went down to a 10 by working out and eating well. She is not grossly fat as someone suggested. She looks great.

Posted at 9:06PM on Mar 6th 2007 by Shannon

35. So over her from long ago. Sent her publicist and other representatives an interview with Flo Ballards sister after she lambasted Motown regarding Miss Ballard. J-Hud stated in her Golden Globes speech that "this award is fro Florence Ballard who never got a chance." Well, the interview with Florence Ballard sister said that many things were not true of Dreamgirls and things that actually happened at that time. Her sister was raped as a teenager, she suffered from depression, Diana Ross was always the lead singer, and her sister was an alcoholic as was their father. She also told how Diana Ross sent money so she would not lose her house, only for someone to steal the fund (Ballard found out she sent the money). Ross also continued to send money to her three children until they were grown and she felt they could make it on their. Ballard never hated Ross or Wilson, she was disappointed in the chain of events; they were sisters. One never knows what actually happens between people in this midst of this ruffian business called show business. Hudson acted like she knew what happened to everyone; however, she nor the producers (and Paramount) paid a dime to the estate of Florence Ballard; royalties should have been paid for them ripping off everything from their hair styles, album photos, and their friggin moves and dress'. They changed it just enough to not pay royalties, and recently took out a full page ad to apologies to Berry Gordy, as not to mess up their Oscar chances since Gordy and others were voicing how pissed they were.

For the next awards Hudson one, she didn't mention Florence and on Oscar night she changed out Florence Ballard's name for her grandmother's "who was never given a chance." Bitch must have gotten my memo. She is tacky and uninteresting. Nothing special actually...is she now typecast as a sassy Aunt Jemiyma? Hate on Bouncy, but she'll have another hit record (can't act for sh*t) and continue in the industry. J-Hud, I don't know...hope she will "get another chance", but I will not be paying attention.

Miss Hud...do not talk sh*t in the game in which you just began, when those you slight have made a significant impact in the industry and have been around a long f***in' time.

No spell check...deal with it folks.

Posted at 10:51AM on Mar 6th 2007 by Kimmie

36. ITS DISAPPOINTING HOW JENNIFVER HUDSON HAS FORGOTTEN WHO DISCOVERED HER AND THAT WAS SIMON, PAULA AND RANDY. THE SHOW IS CALLED AMERICAN IDOL BECAUSE THE AMERICAN VIEWING AUDIENCE IS IN CONTROL OF WHO STAYS AND WHO GOES HOME. SIMON, PAULA AND RANDY ARE JUST THERE TO GIVE THEIR OPINION (WHICH EVERYONE IS ENTITLED TO THEIR OWN OPINION) AND TO GIVE THESE HOPEFULS ADVISE. DO YOU EXPECT THAT THEY ARE GONG TO SUGAR COAT EVERY COMMENT THEY MAKE? THE TRUTH HURTS, BUT WOULD IT BE BETTER TO LIE? JENNIFER HUDSON WILL DISAPPEAR, THE NEXT TIME WE SEE HER WILL BE AS A CAST MEMBER ON THE SUREAL LIFE.

Posted at 11:33AM on Mar 6th 2007 by JEN

37. Simon didn't vote her out, the AMERICAN PUBLIC DID.

Posted at 10:49AM on Mar 6th 2007 by Michelle L

38. Martin Scorcese has been nominated numerous times and FINALLY won? And then this person wins an Oscar? I think it is a slap in the face to a lot of actors out there.

Posted at 10:49AM on Mar 6th 2007 by T

39. 3 things. 1st her voice is what propelled her. Yeah she got the necessary exposer from AI, but she lost. Loser=no contract. But people with musical taste (unlike many hear) heard the quality of her singing and made a move. 2nd, the shallowness of you, YES YOU, is demonstrated in your willingness to purchase someones AUDIO album on the basis of the looks as opposed to the musical talent. This is so backwards that your opinion is considered moot by those with over an 80 IQ. And lastly, some of you need to check yourselves. Do you even know what a hater is? Or is it en vogue now? You children with your wacky attitudes. Just like you feel free to comment on what an ungrateful bitch she is, she also is entitle to express how she feels, yet still you hate on her because she exercised the same right you feel entitled to. Hypocrit, shallow, and brainwashed consumer = a person who really needs to do some introspection and less criticizing. Food for thought, if that's within your capacity.

Posted at 12:33PM on Mar 6th 2007 by rub

40. Oh come on Hudson! Don't be such a spoiled baby and a sourpuss. You should be thanking your lucky stars you got picked to be on AI. Tons of people would have killed to have been in your situation. BTW you aren't that pretty and you need to hit the gym. Please enjoy your fifteen minutes the clock is ticking..........................

Posted at 10:58AM on Mar 6th 2007 by Old Salty

41. This is stupid. Talk about a slow news day. For the record, Simon was all about Fantasia that year and trashed everyone else at one point or another. If you look back at even second place finisher Diana DeGarmo's clips you can piece together a story similar to this one: Diana would say Simon didn't like her, Extra would pull the clips of Simon telling her she performed well on a few songs, but downplay all the criticism he'd give her every other week. Whatever. Either you're eager to trash Jennifer or you're clueless to the workings of the world. This is entertainment, people. Wake up.

Oh yeah, there's nothing wrong with thanking god for your accomplishments. Heck, how many times a week do you thank god for something, like passing a test or winning a game. But as soon as someone has the audacity to thank god on the big screen we pull in the hoohah about god being busy in Iraq. He wasn't busy when you were asking for an A, was he?

Posted at 10:55AM on Mar 6th 2007 by d

42. Kimmie - great post!!

Jennifer Hudson is a trash-talking, big mouthed bitch. Go figure.

Posted at 10:56AM on Mar 6th 2007 by Jannette

43. Its not her fault...she's fat, it's the hormonal inbalance making her do it. BFW Big Fat Women all must smell and what about her 125th street look is it that some find goodlooking? ghetto and fat are 2 no no's. lemme cut some bacon off your back girl

Posted at 10:58AM on Mar 6th 2007 by tarell

44. THIS IS THE MORE REASON WHY I HATE THIS SITE....TRASH TALK
YOU WERE NEVER ON THE IDOL STAGE AND YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT SHE WENT THROUGH BEHIND CLOSE DOORS, ALL BLACK GIRLS.
FANTASIA MADE A MOVIE ABOUT HER LIFE ON IDOL AND JENIFFER IS SPITTING OUT.
GROW UP GUY'S AND GET A LIFE.

They is soo much hatered going on in this world.
Learn how to love,been fat can also be a blessing.

Posted at 10:59AM on Mar 6th 2007 by Joe Structure

45. I do not understand why Clarkson and Hudson are trash talking Idol if it was not for Idol they would be no one. They go on the show knowing what it's going to be like. They are VERY ungreatful. Even Taylor is ungreatful and his CD stinks. I will never buy a Clarkson and Hudson CD because of the way they are trashing Idol. Underwood and Daughty are GREAT!!

Posted at 11:11AM on Mar 6th 2007 by had enough

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